All articles by FPJ Staff – Page 64
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ArticleRobert Front: The many attractions of a “hub & spoke” approach to IT implementations
The risks of the “one size fits all” approach to large multi-company business management solution deployments were
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ArticleAction Stations
During the most important peak of the floral calendar, the run up to Mothers’ Day is crucial for growers, suppliers, florists and retailers alike. Elizabeth O’Keefe looks at how the industry is shaping up for the event
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ArticleA fresh approach to frozen food
In the current economic climate frozen food is experiencing a renaissance, with sales figures growing every year. Lisa Kjellsson looks at the factors behind the category’s success
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ArticlePotatoes seek shoppers’ eye
A reduction in potatoes sold on deal has led to volume declines in the category, but a number of new product developments show that innovation is still alive and well
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Enthusing consumers about fresh produce
Creating a sense of adventure when it comes to taste is another weapon in the retail armoury to boost sales, and among those
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ArticleYesterday’s future
At last week’s City Food Lecture Sainsbury’s CEO Justin King discussed whether we are seeing a return to old-fashioned retailing. So what did he conclude? Michael Barker reports
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ArticleLiz O'Keefe: More confidence needed: Young fruit and veg generation inspired by bespoke conference
Oddly, I felt nervous on my way to the first conference for young people in the fruit and vegetable business, Fresh
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Supply chains firmly back in the spotlight
The situation at Del Monte Fresh in York is sure to get everyone talking about retail supply chains again (page 4). The
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ArticleEmerging Giants
Outside of the established export powerhouses, a number of other countries are starting to make a name for themselves. Liz Bonsall, a research analyst at Promar International, reports
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ArticleTaking Fairtrade a step forward
Ahead of this year’s Fairtrade Fortnight, Chloe Ryan examines how the movement has withstood the economic crisis and asks what is in store for 2012
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ArticleSummer of salad
Lettuce has managed to weather the lack of sun over the past year to maintain momentum and there is optimism that this summer’s events could provide a real sales boost
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Presentation is key in the fruit and veg aisle
The multi-purpose role packaging plays is often forgotten. I once heard an expert give a definition which he said could be
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Annual Dinner with China proved to be one of the finest in the long history of the event
Our 66th Annual Dinner was a resounding success, with a capacity crowd at the Savoy celebrating the Chinese New Year in style
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Producing the successful varieties of tomorrow will take more than just money
With not much spare cash floating around at present, the news that the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council
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Effects of E. coli case still felt by producers
There was much talk at Fruit Logistica last week about the handling of last year’s E. coli crisis, and in particular the
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ArticleSainsbury's CEO pledges to help consumers understand fruit and veg
Sainsbury’s chief executive Justin King has said the supermarket plans to do more to promote understanding of fruit and vegetables.
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Asparagus conference details unveiled
At this year's Fruit Logistica in Berlin, Asociafruit and Euro Asper have revealed the official programme for the ninth edition of the European asparagus conference, Euro Asper 2012, as well as the event website, reports Eurofruit.
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ArticleSarah Dawson: Government must take the lead in fixing the leaking R&D pipeline
Applied horticultural R&D and its translation into practice is crucial for our industry to keep pace with its competitors on
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ArticlePassion for veg
Heather Mills has got a packed schedule with her food commitments and training for an appearance at the 2014 Winter Paralympics. Lisa Kjellsson finds out more
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Stores thinking ahead of winter weather
Spring is in the air at Sainsbury’s and, while the majority of the country has been freezing, grow-your-own kits are