All articles by FPJ Staff – Page 42
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ArticleAvocados bounce back
Now a firm favourite among consumers, producers are looking to increase exports after a difficult year with the weather. Michael Barker reports
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Busy days at the FPC with overseas trips and banquets to attend - get your tickets now!
November will see us heading for warmer climes with a delegation of importers on a four-day visit to the Dominican Republic.
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ArticleM&S reaches GlobalGAP agreement
Marks & Spencer has agreed to share standards with international horticultural certification provider GlobalGAP, enabling fresh produce companies potentially to reduce the amount of auditing required in order to supply the group, Eurofruit reports.
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ArticleNadorcott row rumbles on
Much is at stake as the South African citrus industry awaits the outcome of a challenge to Nadorcott plant breeders’ rights. Fred Meintjes reports
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ArticleTractor hits top gear
Last week 12 years of farm-assured food was celebrated during Red Tractor Week, with new research highlighting the importance of quality production. FPJ finds out more
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ArticleSoft-fruit sales defy the rain
Despite some concerns over growers’ profitability, sales of soft fruit continue to be strong and supermarkets are optimistic about the category’s future potential
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Closer working is more vital than ever
There are a range of problems facing the various sectors of fresh produce at the moment.The fruit sector is facing up to the
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Jazz and jam welcome autumn to the shelves
Should future horticultural authors ever decide to trace the 21st century history of the humble spud, the last few years will
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AnalysisTony Chambers: Can established food brands survive growing consumer appetite for healthier fresh food?
Today's consumers demand a wider choice of fresher produce for a healthier lifestyle, a trend which is sustaining despite
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Street food gets a makeover
Bushel Box: The popularity of foodie haunt Street Feast means new names have been added to its events menu
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What’s in a name? A fresh description
Descriptive terms are the name of the game in retailing, with fresh produce offering numerous opportunities
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ArticleSales up at Sainsbury's
Sainsbury's has released its trading statement for the second quarter ended 29 September, revealing year-on-year growth in total sales of 4.3 per cent, or 4.4 per cent excluding fuel.
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ArticleTotal Berry upbeat over new raspberries
Further evidence that the British raspberry season has changed beyond all recognition was evident this month when Total Berry, research and development division Redeva and its growers joined forces at the second farm walk of the year at Gaskain's Farm at Selling, Kent to review the results of this season's raspberry trials.
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ArticleNewman set to retire
The managing director of one of the UK’s largest fresh produce growers, Newmafruit Farms Ltd, will step down from daily operations on October 31.
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ArticleChallenging market takes its toll on Tesco
Tesco has announced a drop in profit for the half year to 25 August, despite a slight increase in group sales.
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ArticleChiquita names new CEO
Chiquita Brands International has named Edward Lonergan as its new president and chief executive, replacing Fernando Aguirre.
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ArticleProduce Investments acquires Rowe Farming
Greenvale's parent company Produce Investments has acquired Cornish potato and daffodil growers Rowe Farming Ltd.
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ArticleRob Cushen: Customer insight offers the key to unlock growth in the fresh produce industry
If Google search is to be believed, I am about to join a very select group of people to ever include the words ‘fresh
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ArticleRichard Jones: Evolution of the barcode: How those little black lines have come to improve our lives
The humble barcode started life on supermarket products in 1974 when The Wrigley Company put the first barcodes on packs of