All articles by FPJ Staff – Page 68
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Collaboration is the topic of the day
There’s only been one word on everyone’s lips this week, and for once it isn’t Tesco.Collaboration is the
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ArticleBlow to GM as BASF pulls research base out of Europe
BASF is moving its Plant Science base out of Germany to the US due to “a lack of acceptance” for GM technology in many parts of Europe.
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ArticleThanet Earth is right on cue
Thanet Earth has this week won the race to get the first English cucumbers of the season onto supermarket shelves.
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ArticleEnglish apple sales soar
Sales of English apples have soared by 21 per cent year on year on the back of new plantings and investment.
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ArticleSputnik plans cherry and plum PR push
Sputnik Communications is to promote both the British cherry and plum industry campaigns this year.
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Wild Harvest to double capacity
Catering supplier Wild Harvest is undergoing an expansion at its New Covent Garden Market site that will double its capacity.
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ArticleLAMMA moves up a gear
The farming and rural community is gearing up for the biggest machinery trade show of the year, LAMMA. Lisa Kjellsson previews the event
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ArticleShepherd guides the next generation
David Shepherd has had a fascinating career both in the industry and outside of it. Now, ahead of taking on a mentorship for the Fresh Inspirations conference, he tells Elizabeth O’Keefe that it’s time to give something back
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ArticleUnited States exports soar
As new figures show US agricultural exports hitting record levels, Eurofruit’s Carl Collen looks ahead to the outlook for the coming citrus season
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ArticleA man for all markets
The National Association of British Market Authorities, NABMA, is continuing to place wholesale markets at the forefront of its priorities for 2012. Chief executive Graham Wilson talks to Elizabeth O’Keefe about the changing face of the UK wholesale scene
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ArticleThe cherry on the cake
A category that has struggled over the past couple of years, the stonefruit sector is now seeing consistent value and volume retail sales growth
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It still all comes down to taste for shoppers
You can have all the PR in the world, but when it comes down to it, even the most intriguing colours and unusual shapes
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ArticleHayley Campbell-Gibbons: The NFU's wish list for 2012: Backing for growers and more profitability
What will be on growers’ new year’s wish list? Here are some of my predictions, goals and aspirations for the
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Redevelopment plans show market strength
The multi-million pound redevelopment plans at Bolton and Brighton markets show the wholesale and street market scene is alive
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ArticleDanielle Pinnington: Consumers are realising value is not always about price in the fresh produce aisles
There is no doubt the UK grocery retail environment has seen great change in 2011, and shoppers are at the heart of this. With
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ArticleTesco predicts 'minimal profit growth' after poor results
Chief executive Philip Clarke calls results "disappointing" and says plan to improve shoppers' experience will hit profits in the year ahead.
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ArticleTalent pool
After 25 years, the fruits of the Management Development Services (MDS) scheme were clear for anyone to see as more than 50 former students gathered from over the years to celebrate the fresh produce postgraduate certificate’s anniversary. Elizabeth O’Keefe became an honorary graduate for the night
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AnalysisWhat's in store in 2012?
Full of ups and downs, last year proved to be a highly eventfulone for the fresh produce industry. So what’s on the cards for 2012? Lisa Kjellsson speaks to seven leading industry figures to find out
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AnalysisWhere’s the funding?
It’s a common question that abounds throughout fresh produce industry conferences and meetings. But is it as bad as some make out? Elizabeth O’Keefe looks at where funding is going in horticulture
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ArticleThe core of the issue
Waning purchase levels caused a decline in the top fruit category in the last year but the discounters still managed to achieve growth