All articles by FPJ Staff – Page 43

  • Grown in the USA
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    Grown in the USA

    2012-10-25T11:10:46Z

    Despite the downturn in fresh produce shipments from the US, the UK remains an important export destination. Lisa Kjellsson reports

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    Don’t judge fruit and veg by its cover

    2012-10-25T11:10:46Z

    Some labels, it seems, have more success than others. Lidl is highlighting its Lincs-sourced broccoli heads at 69p, with the

  • Road trip through America’s heart
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    Road trip through America’s heart

    2012-10-25T11:10:46Z

    Two years ago I was fortunate enough to travel across America, from the East Coast to the West Coast via Utah and Nevada.For

  • Theo Randall: Why British farmers should consider growing more Italian vegetables
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    Theo Randall: Why British farmers should consider growing more Italian vegetables

    2012-10-25T11:10:18Z

    While it might seem that provenance and sustainability are relatively new topics on the agenda, these values have really been

  • Spain: Spain keeps UK retailers stocked
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    Spain: Spain keeps UK retailers stocked

    2012-10-25T11:08:51Z

    Spain is a crucial supplier of produce to the UK, and the relationship has built up over many decades and indeed centuries. Kathy Hammond speaks to John Grieve of Lisons to hear more

  • Clive Goatham, technical manager Nigel Stewart and Tony Smith
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    Zari plans to take its place at early season top table

    2012-10-25T10:57:43Z

    In the battle for early season market share, a new contender has entered the market and is promising to make a real impact. Michael Barker reports

  • Florida and Spain bear brunt of citrus challenges
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    Florida and Spain bear brunt of citrus challenges

    2012-10-25T10:53:11Z

    The Spanish citrus sector has issued repeated warnings over the last three months, with growers and exporters seeking to prevent the collapse of the European citrus heavyweight. But other sources are concentrating on the renewed focus on New Year detoxes and the uplift in demand. Anna Sbuttoni reports

  • Time to look at Spain
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    Time to look at Spain

    2012-10-25T10:22:44Z

    Northern Spain has perfect growing conditions for certain apples but, according to one grower, for too long rigid attitudes and exclusivity have kept its producers out of the limelight, writes Elspeth Waters.

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    Italians eye up UK market window

    2012-10-25T10:17:38Z

    Italian grape has an assured place in the UK procurement calendar and with the continuation of good quality product and competitive prices, 2004 could well be the season to erase the memory of difficult years gone by. Emma Hatfield reports.

  • Driscoll's berries score highly
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    Driscoll's berries score highly

    2012-09-30T13:01:02Z

    Consumers have voted with their tastebuds and given high marks to blackberry varieties marketed by leading berry supplier Driscoll's.

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    Costa Rican pineapple exports grow

    2012-09-28T13:01:03Z

    Pineapple exports from Costa Rica have risen sharply as banana shipments have fallen, new figures show.

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    Sterling breaks free of euro shackles: Moneycorp

    2012-09-28T11:01:03Z

    After eight weeks of upward progress on the back of the European Central Bank's "Draghi Plan" to save the single currency, the euro ran out of steam this week, Moneycorp reports.

  • The French connection
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    The French connection

    2012-09-28T09:46:55Z

    With French apple production way down, supply is tight but thanks to special relationships the British market is looking forward to its share of the harvest. Samantha Lyster reports

  • Consumers get the taste for Sweet Potatoes
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    Consumers get the taste for Sweet Potatoes

    2012-09-28T09:46:29Z

    With shoppers increasingly understanding the health benefits of sweet potatoes, producers are seizing the opportunity to grow the category further. Gill McShane and Michael Barker report

  • Vegetables look for balance
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    Vegetables look for balance

    2012-09-28T09:45:37Z

    Across the vegetable category there’s been some good news with more shoppers buying in, but concerns about the supply-demand balance remain for certain crops

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    French unveil purchasing stats

    2012-09-28T09:24:26Z

    The French government prices and market monitoring agency FranceAgriMer last week released a review of the fresh produce market from Christmas 2011 to August 2012.

  • Scotty: A brand for all seasons
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    Scotty: A brand for all seasons

    2012-09-26T14:02:48Z

    Scotty Brand is claiming to have become the first brand to offer a portfolio of solely Scottish-grown produce that switches from one product to another according to the season.

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    Russia bans Monsanto corn

    2012-09-26T13:14:28Z

    Russia’s consumer rights watchdog, Rospotrebnadzor, said it has suspended the import and use of Monsanto GM corn.

  • Asda wins best multiple produce retailer award
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    Asda wins best multiple produce retailer award

    2012-09-26T11:18:11Z

    Asda has been named multiple fresh produce retailer of the year at the 2012 Retail Industry Awards.

  • Fruit and veg at heart of new Shell format
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    Fruit and veg at heart of new Shell format

    2012-09-23T08:01:02Z

    Petrol giant Shell is working on plans to put fresh produce at the forefront of a brand new store format.