All articles by FPJ Staff – Page 61
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Supermarkets show seasonal strength
Patriotism comes in all sorts of different guises, and anyone who lives on, or has an affinity for the Isle of Wight, will
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Clear debate needed on the subject of GM
You only need to mention the phrase GM and it’s enough to send everyone into a cold sweat and an awkward silence for
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ArticleNick Rainsley: The new normal: preparing for the unexpected as weather patterns fluctuate
Whether you believe in global warming or not, there has definitely been a greater variation in climate in the last few
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AnalysisWhat’s in a name?
South African soft citrus exporters are having to re-evaluate their strategies in the wake of EU intervention, as Fred Meintjes reports
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ArticleProduce World 'back in profit' after £8m accounting error
Produce World has moved to reassure staff and customers it is back in profit after a multi-million pound reporting error at Marshalls led to a major loss for the past financial year.
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ArticleAmbitious growth plans for AgraQuest
Biopesticide producer AgraQuest has unveiled ambitious growth plans boosted by consumer and government requirements for lower pesticide residue levels.
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ArticleIsrael’s new start
It’s been all change in the Israeli fresh produce market in the past year, with Agrexco’s much-publicised travails opening the door to other exporters to increase share. Tom Bonnett and Michael Barker examine the new state of the country’s industry
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Issues need resolving ahead of London 2012
I don’t know about you, but I’m really excited about the Olympics.At a time when there’s quite a bit of
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Tarragon shortage highlights progressive fresh herb industry to be proud of
The panic brought by the recent tarragon shortage in the foodservice arena has highlighted the commercial revolution that the
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New British arrivals mark start of spring
Spring is certainly in the air when it comes to British produce, which is now beginning to appear on the shelves. There was
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ArticlePear decline drives top-fruit fall
Despite an increase in apple sales, a fall in the popularity of pears has pushed the top-fruit category into overall decline
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ArticleGrowing for tomorrow
The skills needed to be a successful grower extend far beyond making crops flourish. Chloe Ryan asks leading British growers what it takes to come out on top in today’s challenging environment
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ArticleA convenient truth
The convenience sector is set to grow in value by more than a quarter in the next few years. Lisa Kjellsson looks at the factors behind its success and how fresh produce is taking centre stage
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ArticleRoute to market
Britain’s wholesale markets are a crucial link in the foodservice chain, and the industry is proving an attractive alternative to growers disillusioned with the supermarkets. As part of FPJ’s foodservice series, Chloe Ryan finds out more
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ArticleCautious welcome for the Budget
The Budget has sparked screaming headlines over the scrapping of pensioner tax breaks but, for fresh produce, the big news is investment in increasing exports and a rise in fuel duty, writes Tom Bonnett
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ArticleIsrael’s new start
It’s been all change in the Israeli fresh produce market in the past year, with Agrexco’s much-publicised travails opening the door to other exporters to increase share. Tom Bonnett and Michael Barker examine the new state of the country’s industry
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ArticleNew TV campaign for Florette
Florette has unveiled a new TV ad campaign as part of plans to add £30m of value to the brand in the next three years.
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AnalysisRobert Frost: The $64,000 question: Should you go all in on ERP or go for a lower-cost alternative?
There is considerable debate in the industry currently on the costs of ERP systems deployment. Opinions vary on what it is
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ArticlePutting veg at the heart of the plate
The government might not want to commit on what it sees as a sustainable diet, but foodservice companies have become tired of waiting. Will a series of ‘smarter’ sustainable menus see fruit and veg push meat to the side, asks David Burrows
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ArticleAll about the flavour
What will be the next big thing in the fresh produce aisle? Finding exciting new flavours is not so much an art form as a complex process. Lisa Kjellsson talks to leading breeder Hargreaves Plants and chef Ben Tish to find out how it is achieved