All articles by FPJ Staff – Page 34
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Nigel Jenney: Overwhelming response from members kicks off year of new developments at FPC
With the madness of Christmas firmly behind us we crack on into the New Year with renewed vigour, and we have great plans
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Peruvian citrus on the up
With Peru being Fruit Logistica’s partner country for 2013, Lisa Kjellsson asks Sergio del Castillo Valderrama of Peru Citrus Growers’ Association what lies ahead for the Latin American nation
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Chris Redfern: US still teeters on the edge of the fiscal cliff
The US Congress didn't quite manage an 11th-hour compromise on the budget. It turned out to be a 13th-hour deal, with the
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Trading places
In the first of a series of articles over the coming month looking at the relationship with the US, David Shapley tracks the evolution of a vital trading route
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Market forces
For many UK wholesale markets, 2013 is shaping up to be a year of major change and influence, with the role they play in feeding the nation receiving greater attention from the government and public. Samantha Lyster reports
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May it all work out
Despite the Mayans’ best efforts, 2013 is finally upon us. Speaking to key members of the fresh produce and retail industries, Thomas Hobbs finds out what’s in store over the coming 12 months
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Andy Harris: Caterers must strive to use sustainably and ethically sourced fruit and vegetables
As a nation with such a rich and diverse cultural heritage, I'm sure all of us could come up with a huge list of reasons why
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Promising times ahead for wholesale
Many industry figures have been spelling out their wish lists for 2013, with better weather and improved retail relations
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High hopes for berries in 2013
Soft fruit is still a category enjoying growth despite the tough conditions. And although there is a potential short period of supply, producers are confident for a
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Kendall's fresh policy call
NFU president Peter Kendall has called for fresh thinking on farm policy as growers and farmers try to recover from a year of devastating weather.
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Italian trade mourns death of Bruno Di Lenardo
The fresh produce business in Italy is mourning the untimely passing of Bruno Di Lenardo, who reportedly took his own life just two days before Christmas and one day after a devastating fire destroyed his company's packhouse in Padua, according to Eurofruit.
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New website for British Growers
The British Growers Association has unveiled a new website at www.britishgrowers.org.
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New director for French potato body
The French potato industry and vegetable wholesalers’ federation Fedepom has appointed Christophe Mallet to be the post of director from 2 January.
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Beds Growers plan 50th celebrations
Bedfordshire Growers is marking its 50th anniversary this year with a day of displays and celebrations at its site near Biggleswade.
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Woo wooing the fruit trade
It took an American television series to boost the popularity of cocktails, but it’s the fruit suppliers that keep the drinks flowing. Samantha Lyster reports
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Chris Redfern: Huge fall hits yen as Japanese change government
The yen was last week's stand-out currency, but not for the best of reasons. It fell by three per cent against the pound and
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Richard Jones: RFID: Why Soviet World War II favourite could end up as a worthy successor to the barcode
RFID, or Radio Frequency Identification, promises the dream for the consumer. Imagine a busy supermarket at Christmas time:
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Jane Anderson: Making a difference
A busy end to the year has seen the Worshipful Company of Fruiterers continuing with the valuable charity work carried out throughout the year
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Price rises fail to deter veg fans
The rain has not dampened the enthusiasm of vegetable producers in the run up to Christmas, as price rises show the category overall in value and volume growth
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Is there room for new categories in store?
Newly discovered fruits have variously been called "queer gear" and then "exotics", so there is perhaps room for a new