All articles by FPJ Staff – Page 65

  • King of grocery
    Article

    King of grocery

    2012-02-10T09:13:24Z

    On 15 February Sainsbury’s chief executive Justin King will be delivering the City Food Lecture on the subject ‘UK grocery retailing - back to the future?’ Ahead of the event, he tells Michael Barker about how Sainsbury’s plans to meet its British sourcing targets, how he sees the role of the importer and the evolution of the modern supply chain

  • Has GM hit the buffers?
    Analysis

    Has GM hit the buffers?

    2012-02-10T09:10:49Z

    The debate over genetically modified food had gone quiet until last month’s decision by BASF to move its GM operations out of Europe threw the issue back into the spotlight. David Burrows asks where that leaves the future of biotechnology

  • Looking for positives
    Article

    Looking for positives

    2012-02-10T09:09:52Z

    A continued decline in both value and volume is being seen in the organic produce sector, but insiders remain optimistic that the worst is behind them

  • An audience for ugly food
    Article

    An audience for ugly food

    2012-02-10T09:09:16Z

    A Kent MP has launched a new charitable company this week aimed at “re-educating” the public about imperfect-looking produce. Kathy Hammond examines how it will work

  • Peter Hill: Supermarkets need to commit to lower specs and higher prices to ensure future for Bramleys
    Article

    Peter Hill: Supermarkets need to commit to lower specs and higher prices to ensure future for Bramleys

    2012-02-10T09:08:30Z

    In recent months a number of growers in the south-east region have expressed their concern about the future of growing Bramley

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    Evolution of the modern supply chain

    2012-02-10T09:06:36Z

    The rapid evolution of the modern retail supply chain, and its impact on suppliers, makes next week’s City Food Lecture

  • BayWa extends T&G bid by one month
    Article

    BayWa extends T&G bid by one month

    2012-02-09T15:10:10Z

    German group BayWa Aktiengesellschaft has extended its takeover offer for New Zealand agribusiness Turners & Growers (T&G) for a further month until 7 March, Asiafruit reports.

  • Independent retail revival
    Article

    Independent retail revival

    2012-02-03T09:21:39Z

    Times are tough for greengrocers, but while shops across the UK are closing their doors for the last time, there are some fruit and veg stores pulling shoppers away from the major retailers. Tom Bonnett examines how independents are finding success in the face of austerity

  • Be my veggie Valentine
    Article

    Be my veggie Valentine

    2012-02-03T09:20:25Z

    Who says you have to say it with flowers? With Valentine’s Day looming, Lisa Kjellsson discovers a range of creative campaigns promoting the romantic qualities of fruit and vegetables

  • Banana price crisis persists
    Article

    Banana price crisis persists

    2012-02-03T09:17:42Z

    Despite the complexities of global sourcing, logistical issues and the skill it takes to produce in volume, the banana remains one of the cheapest lines in the basket

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    Home cooking boosts fresh produce range

    2012-02-03T09:16:04Z

    While consumers are often branded convenience conscious, every year a loyal band of buyers still makes their own

  • Article

    High street dream is just that as local produce ventures still struggle to survive

    2012-02-03T09:15:17Z

    Plotting the changing shape of the fruit and vegetable industry on a weekly basis includes more than the major news breaks,

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    Time to promote the best of fresh produce

    2012-02-03T09:14:35Z

    According to the weather app on my phone, it’s currently -16°C in Berlin, which could prompt a rethink of my packing

  • Greenery UK acquires Baarda shares as tough times bite
    Article

    Greenery UK acquires Baarda shares as tough times bite

    2012-02-01T15:41:26Z

    Greenery UK has acquired all the shares in John Baarda after the tomato specialist approached it for financial assistance for the third time in less than two years.

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    Lantra calls for growers' feedback

    2012-01-30T19:26:00Z

    Skills council Lantra is calling for growers to take part in an extensive review examining roles, skills and responsibilities of those working across horticulture.

  • Total Berry seeks brix alternative
    Article

    Total Berry seeks brix alternative

    2012-01-30T12:01:01Z

    Total Berry is working on a new technique to provide a more accurate assessment for strawberry taste, quality and maturity measurement than brix.

  • Major lettuce glasshouse project faces opposition
    Article

    Major lettuce glasshouse project faces opposition

    2012-01-30T08:01:01Z

    Plans to build a multi-million pound 50-acre glasshouse site to grow lettuce and ornamentals in West Sussex are being opposed by locals.

  • Zespri predicts kiwi output fall
    Article

    Zespri predicts kiwi output fall

    2012-01-29T14:01:02Z

    Zespri, the international marketer of New Zealand kiwifruit, has forecast this year's harvest at 90m trays, down from 105m in 2011.

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    Mediterranean focus for Medfel show

    2012-01-29T13:01:01Z

    This year’s Medfel trade show will take place from 24-26 February in Perpignan, France.

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    Bayer backs "New Vision for Agriculture"

    2012-01-29T12:01:02Z

    The private sector is committed to play a strong role in transforming agriculture to address urgent global needs, according to Bayer CropScience.