All articles by FPJ Staff – Page 86

  • Mind the generation gap
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    Mind the generation gap

    2011-03-04T09:35:04Z

    The fresh produce sector is facing the prospect of an ageing workforce and with the last decade or so seeing little funding for graduate positions, an epidemic is looming. Elizabeth O’Keefe reports from the Under 40s Fruit Growers’ Conference in Angers, France, to identify the rising stars and the difficulties that the new generation faces

  • Salad industry looks for the sun and signs of positivity
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    Salad industry looks for the sun and signs of positivity

    2011-03-04T09:32:58Z

    It has been a mixed picture on salads over the past year. There has been some welcome growth with more frequent shopping of the category, but trip volume is falling. The salad import business has also been affected this quarter due to climatic and political ramifications. Elizabeth O’Keefe reports

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    Supermarkets refresh aisles with unusual varieties

    2011-03-04T09:32:52Z

    One of the more unusual members of the Navel family to arrive at Marks & Spencer is the pigmented seedless Cara Cara, which

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    Spring feeling means Re:fresh is almost here

    2011-03-04T09:32:49Z

    Spring around the corner heralds a mood of anticipation for mild temperatures with plenty of sunshine, for England to win the

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    The art of science

    2011-03-04T09:32:45Z

    Heston Blumenthal is a household name, known for his experimental take on food and as the face of Waitrose alongside much-loved cook Delia Smith. Here, he talks about working for the premium retailer, his 600 dishes in development and why health campaigns should be about more than nutrition. Andy Greeves and Richard Aldhous report

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    DEFRA makes right noises but it’s all down to profits

    2011-03-04T09:32:39Z

    It’s always nice to know that government is supportive of UK horticulture. That would seem to be the case judging by

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    All change as retail mind games hot up

    2011-03-04T09:32:34Z

    There’s no doubt that psychology plays a huge part in supermarket negotiations.All the power in recent years seems to

  • Playing fair
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    Playing fair

    2011-02-25T09:32:28Z

    As Fairtrade Fortnight gets everyone talking about ethical shopping, Anna Sbuttoni asks what supermarket price wars mean for the brand and how sales of certified fresh produce can make a comeback after a difficult 12 months

  • At the heart of UK fresh produce
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    At the heart of UK fresh produce

    2011-02-25T09:32:23Z

    Spanning five counties in a key production area, the East Midlands is a hub for distribution to retail and catering, a mix of high volume products and forward-thinking entrepreneurs. Ahead of the FPJ Conferences - East Midlands event, Elizabeth O’Keefe reports

  • A global supplier of the future?
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    A global supplier of the future?

    2011-02-25T09:32:17Z

    As all eyes are on the Middle East, Promar International’s divisional director John Giles considers the region as a global fresh produce supplier of the future

  • No let up for organics as value and volumes fall
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    No let up for organics as value and volumes fall

    2011-02-25T09:32:10Z

    Organics have taken a hit this month, with a report from the Soil Association blasting the UK government’s support for the sector just as value and volume growth is sliding. Anna Sbuttoni reports on a sector that is still struggling to make a comeback

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    Retailers bring new variety to the fruit and veg aisles

    2011-02-25T09:32:04Z

    English apples have had an extra boost at Marks & Spencer with an illuminated shelf barker featuring a film strip now playing

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    Cloud ERP - is a hybrid solution the answer?

    2011-02-25T09:31:58Z

    While the scramble gathers pace for the IT industry to climb on the Cloud bandwagon, opinions are divided on how suitable this

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    Co-operative faces the ‘big retailer’ challenge

    2011-02-25T09:31:48Z

    The Co-operative has set itself quite a task by aiming to make 90 per cent of all possible products Fairtrade. It’s a

  • National treasures
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    National treasures

    2011-02-18T09:56:51Z

    Chips are a British institution served up everywhere from high-end restaurants, high-street chains and gastropubs to fish and chip shops and mobile vans. Anna Sbuttoni reports ahead of National Chip Week

  • Israel well-placed in short market
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    Israel well-placed in short market

    2011-02-18T09:56:43Z

    This season promises to be one of the best that the Israeli citrus industry has seen for a while, with climatic problems across the globe making the country the place to source both quality and volume. Elizabeth O’Keefe reports on why Israeli citrus suppliers are in confident mood

  • The banana market structure has been questioned in a new study
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    Supplies run tight as ink dries on EU trade deal

    2011-02-18T09:56:36Z

    The banana trade has been dominated by the rubber-stamping of the EU trade deal this quarter. But while the ink is still drying, supplies have been tight and sourcing structures called into question. Alex Lawson looks beyond the Brussels boardroom

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    Marketing chiefs find new ways to describe produce

    2011-02-18T09:56:32Z

    Retail descriptions to encourage the customer to buy have always been fascinating, and there is every indication to suggest

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    New Master takes the reins at annual Feast of the Conversion

    2011-02-18T09:56:28Z

    Fruiterers joined together in St Mary Abchurch on 25 January to celebrate the Feast of the Conversion of St Paul, the day when

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    Iconic brand is a giant boost for veg sales

    2011-02-18T09:56:23Z

    The appearance of the Green Giant - an iconic brand if ever there was one - on fresh vegetables in the UK (p4), is a welcome