All articles by FPJ Staff – Page 74

  • French connection
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    French connection

    2011-09-30T08:57:33Z

    From Golden Delicious, Gala, Granny Smith and Braeburn to newcomers Tentation, Cripps Pink and Honey Crunch, the French apple job has historically done very well out of the UK market. But will the drive for English apples dampen demand? Elizabeth O’Keefe and Mike Knowles report as the season is in full swing

  • The heat is on rival retailers at launch of British top fruit
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    The heat is on rival retailers at launch of British top fruit

    2011-09-30T08:57:10Z

    As retailers fly the flag for home-grown apples and pears, all eyes are on promotions and what they will mean for the category as the sector tries to make the most of its seasonal spotlight. Anna Sbuttoni reports on what is happening in store

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    Criticism of imported apples is wide of the mark

    2011-09-30T08:56:46Z

    If you can count on one thing at this time of year it is that there will be a heated exchange in the national media over the

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    Retailers focus on size and colour to boost offer

    2011-09-30T08:56:33Z

    Fruit size is commonly used as a promotional tool, but it doesn’t work for all categories.It seldom appears to enhance

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    HPA has a lot of tough questions to answer

    2011-09-30T08:56:14Z

    There was an argument in some circles that British growers could actually be the beneficiaries of the devastating E. coli

  • Karin Ridgers: Engaging consumers in the wonders of fresh produce
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    Karin Ridgers: Engaging consumers in the wonders of fresh produce

    2011-09-23T09:17:06Z

    I was asked recently to film as the “vegetarian and healthy eating” expert for VideoJug, and we filmed many ways

  • A special relationship
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    A special relationship

    2011-09-23T09:04:46Z

    The relationship between the US and the UK has always been strong, with a substantial number of US products coming into the country. As the new US seasons prepare for launch, Elizabeth O’Keefe reports on how things are shaping up

  • Grower-exporters find the ideal route to market in South Africa
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    Grower-exporters find the ideal route to market in South Africa

    2011-09-23T09:02:48Z

    Efforts by retailers to increase direct sourcing from their suppliers in South Africa are being challenged by increased efforts by grower-exporters and exporters to set up their own direct supply lines. Fred Meintjes reports

  • Meet the man from Del Monte
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    Meet the man from Del Monte

    2011-09-23T09:02:11Z

    Del Monte is one of the strongest banana brands internationally and a key player in a consolidated market. Alex Lawson caught up with UKmanaging director James Harvey to talk sourcing models, consumption and innovation

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    Software: Changing the way in which we work

    2011-09-23T08:59:29Z

    There is little doubt that we are in the middle of a broad technological and economic shift where companies are using software

  • Promotions push value not volume in a tight market
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    Promotions push value not volume in a tight market

    2011-09-23T08:59:06Z

    Supermarkets are promoting citrus on value not volume as supplies tighten, but returns to growers have been hit by the exchange rate and higher input costs. Anna Sbuttoni reports on a market characterised by rising prices but fears for the long term

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    Delia's domestic support as British takes centre stage

    2011-09-23T08:58:35Z

    With my modest vegetable patch awash with runner beans, I have been paying more than a passing interest in what the multiples

  • Market models offer food for thought
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    Market models offer food for thought

    2011-09-23T08:58:08Z

    A quick scan down the delegate list at this year’s NABMA conference shows that while the split between private and

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    New world order makes collaborative PR difficult

    2011-09-16T08:56:47Z

    Why is it that British horticulture, as far as its attitude towards co-operative promotion is concerned, always seems to be in

  • Analysis

    Can British produce step up to the plate?

    2011-09-16T08:56:07Z

    As we move into British Food Fortnight, we have something of a British-themed issue for you this week.With such an emphasis

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    English growers find new ways to meet demand

    2011-09-16T08:55:52Z

    Before any of our readers think that there has been a mistake, the reference and picture of a British asparagus pack at Marks

  • Consumers buy into philosophy of prepared fruit and veg
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    Consumers buy into philosophy of prepared fruit and veg

    2011-09-16T08:55:37Z

    On first impressions, the prepared fruit and vegetable market is on the up with both volume and value growth rising slowly but surely. However, the industry is divided and the clear message is that the sector is not out of the woods yet. Elizabeth O’Keefe reports

  • Flying the flag for Britain
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    Flying the flag for Britain

    2011-09-16T08:55:22Z

    Much has been made of the government’s ambitious plans to ramp up British production and supermarkets increasing local sourcing. But is it really happening? Chloe Ryan examines the latest official statistics to find out

  • Market mission
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    Market mission

    2011-09-16T08:55:10Z

    A champion for markets and one of their most constructive critics, Nicholas Saphir turned the wholesale scene upside down nearly 10 years ago with his London review. So what does he think now? Anna Sbuttoni finds out

  • Brazil faces real challenges
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    Brazil faces real challenges

    2011-09-16T08:54:59Z

    Money worries are weighing down the Brazilian melon sector and the South American country is struggling to serve the UK due to changeable exchange rates. But Brazilian growers are keen to reiterate their message on quality. Elizabeth O’Keefe reports