All articles by FPJ Staff – Page 54
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ArticleCarrots emerge fit for summer
The weather has both boosted and hampered carrot sales and production over the past few months but, as Lisa Kjellsson reports, the overall mood remains upbeat
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ArticleItalian summer fruit: Le Riunite helps expand Natoora’s fresh offer
Italy’s summer fresh produce still has a key place in the UK market, as Natoora’s new partnership with Le Riunite confirms. Mike Knowles reports
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ArticlePoland overcomes the blues
Having endured one of the harshest winters on record, Poland’s blueberry export business remains remarkably upbeat as companies look to expand their reach to new and growing markets. Eurofruit’s Mike Knowles reports
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ArticleBlue Whale: Growing the Anglo-French link
Blue Whale provides a vital supply of apples complementing the English offer. Kathy Hammond finds out how the company has stayed at the top of the game
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ArticleNew Zealand: Crossing the oceans
There is a long history of apple exports making the journey from New Zealand to the UK, and that is very much set to continue, as Kathy Hammond finds out
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ArticleUS apples: Empire state of mind
The US and UK have had a long and fruitful trading relationship, with Empire apples still finding a place in consumers’ hearts, writes Kathy Hammond
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ArticleCanary Islands: Canaries’ sunny outlook
The Canary Islands have a longstanding trading partnership with the UK, with strong supply of salads in particular. Kathy Hammond looks at the development of the relationship
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ArticleSouth Africa: To King George from George King
As HM Queen Elizabeth II celebrates her Golden Jubilee, South African fruit growers reflect on their special relationship with the British monarchy and the country’s people. Fred Meintjes reports
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ArticleFyffes: Branding bananas
The Fyffes name has appeared on bananas for decades, and is credited with setting a new benchmark in produce branding. Chloe Ryan reports
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ArticleWorldwide Fruit: Promoting grower interests
Adopting the producer organisation model, Worldwide Fruit exists to keep its grower shareholders profitable. Chloe Ryan talks to CEO Robert Balicki
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ArticleSinclair: Union Jack helps to market more home-grown produce
The national flag has been helping Britain’s fruit and vegetable growers to market fresh produce for longer than you might think. Chris White reports
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ArticleRichard Jones: Richard Jones expands with Bridge buy
Two of the oldest businesses on Manchester Market have come together this week to strengthen the supply of a wide range of produce. Michael Barker reports
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ArticleQV Foods: Quality and value
From humble beginnings QV Foods has seen strong growth in recent years to become a major player on the UK potato and vegetable scene. Chloe Ryan reports
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ArticleProduce World: Evolving to meet customer needs
Produce World has been around since the 19th century, and the Burgess family has seen a fair few changes to the industry in that time, as Chloe Ryan finds out
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ArticlePoupart: From wholesale to retail
One of the oldest fresh produce businesses in the land, Poupart has evolved from its days as a pure wholesaler. Chloe Ryan finds out more
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ArticleChinese keen to replicate Spitalfields blueprint
A tenant at New Spitalfields Market has impressed visitors from China to the extent that they want him to work with them in establishing a new wholesale market in Shandong province.
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ArticleNorman Collett: Collett tweets and tags its future
Top-fruit marketer Norman Collett is embracing social media to promote new varieties, writes Chloe Ryan
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ArticleNew Covent Garden Market: All about the people
New Covent Garden Market, in its various forms, has been around for centuries, but continues to be at the forefront of supplying London’s food, writes Chloe Ryan
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ArticleFresca Group: From Matthew Mack to Thanet Earth
The Mack name has had a major impact on the development of the UK fruit and veg trade. Chloe Ryan hears more from current chairman Chris Mack
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ArticleFlorette: Bagging a new market
The consumer of 60 years ago would have struggled to believe the range of bagged salads on offer today. Chloe Ryan discusses the evolution of the category with Florette’s Elaine Smith