All articles by FPJ Staff – Page 69
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Packaging innovation out in force in January
Presentation still seems to hold sway in an industry where there are occasional flourishes to save packaging. Mixed
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Pledging to raise more issues on your behalf, challenge injustices and lobby government
The anticipation at the start of a new year is undiminished as we plough headlong into 2012. The madness of Christmas is over,
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AnalysisAnalysis: Unlocking the flavour
A new flavour analysis is promising big things for new product development in the fresh produce sector. Kathy Hammond finds out more
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The ‘value for money’ mantra will be trumpeted even louder in the year to come
Looking forward to the year ahead has always been a tradition, although you don’t need a crystal ball to see that 2012
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Does the UK have an export opportunity?
Good to see Jim Paice kicking off the year with strong words of support for the British food production industry at the Oxford
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Sandys Dawes: Three new initiatives show how industry is finding the way to overcome its challenges
In November the Fruiterers held their Master & Wardens Dinner at the Barber Surgeons Hall. Our special guests included John
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David Hurley: Next year will see a titanic struggle for market share between major ERP suppliers
Many people would describe 2011 as a challenging year. Patchy growing conditions, increasing costs, margins squeezed and more
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ArticleFreight opportunity
As the competition for cheaper global supply in the wake of the supermarket price war hots up, airfreight looks like an increasingly expensive option. Alex Lawson visits Heathrow to discover why it is still a vital link in the supply chain
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ArticleAnd the winner is...
It’s been another extraordinary 12 months in the fresh produce industry, with major running stories, impressive innovations, spectacular rows, bankruptcies and the odd charity single. Michael Barker rounds up a year to remember
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ArticleCold weather stimulates citrus sales
The citrus offer continues to grow in popularity as retailers move from volume to price-based deals
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Variety is the spice of the Christmas aisle
Soft citrus, pineapples, dates, nuts and cranberries are historically an integral part of Christmas fare, with Tesco adding a
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ArticleHanging in the balance
In their latest attempt to save Birmingham’s historic Wholesale Market from closure, its supporters last week launched a report highlighting the market’s importance to Birmingham city and the wider economy. Lisa Kjellsson examines the evidence
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ArticleMark Oughtred: Attracting new talent and sharing ideas is critical to ensure a thriving industry
Having worked in fresh produce for several years now, I’ve noticed a wealth of knowledge in individuals, many of whom
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Retailers can’t keep up the same tactics
Ever since Tesco announced its Big Price Drop initiative, suppliers were asking themselves who would really be funding
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ArticleDisquiet in the Cape vineyards
There are some grumblings back in the table grape vineyards of South Africa - not so much about the prospects for the season or the present state of the world economy, but rather the marketing rights of certain new varieties available to growers
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AnalysisCan generic marketing work?
Neither costly government campaigns nor combined industry efforts have succeeded in increasing overall UK fruit and vegetable consumption. So what will it take to get consumers to eat their 5 A DAY?
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ArticleMajor retailers play catch up on prepared produce
The prepared category continues to show impressive growth, but the biggest retailers are still undertrading
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Retailers get a taste for new types of garlic
Maybe it has taken a long time to get noticed, but garlic has now become a staple in British cooking. So it is not surprising
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Panorama programme lacked the depth of what is really happening to affect pricing
Whether they liked it or not, the spotlight was turned on the country’s four major multiples this week both in terms of
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A fond farewell to two legends of FPJ
This week I’d like to take the opportunity to pay tribute to two great servants of this magazine and the fresh produce