All articles by FPJ Staff – Page 88

  • The life and strife of producer organisations
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    The life and strife of producer organisations

    2011-01-28T09:39:47Z

    January is synonymous with money worries, but the Christmas hangover is likely to linger for UK producer organisations. David Burrows asks if all the effort is worth it in the long term

  • A novel approach to home food production
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    A novel approach to home food production

    2011-01-28T09:39:42Z

    Thanks to climate change and the evolution of technology, the boundaries between what can be grown in the UK and what must be imported are starting to blur. David Shapley takes a look at the development of non-native fresh produce and asks how much further plant breeding in this climate can go

  • Stonefruit sector hopes for winter sales turnaround
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    Stonefruit sector hopes for winter sales turnaround

    2011-01-28T09:39:37Z

    Stonefruit sales have taken a beating in the last year, with both value and volumes falling significantly. With the South African season moving into full swing, Elizabeth O’Keefe looks for reasons for optimism as producers hope for a year of sales growth

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    Retailers reposition their offer ahead of promo peaks

    2011-01-28T09:39:28Z

    Encouraging the mass hunt for a bargain when the pennies are short is a powerful incentive, or so Morrisons must believe with

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    Has server hardware become just a commodity?

    2011-01-28T09:39:22Z

    In the distant past, ordering the right PC required more than a rudimentary knowledge of the technology. You needed to know

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    Paice of change: Minister plans domestic production increase

    2011-01-28T09:39:16Z

    DEFRA minister of state for agriculture and food, Jim Paice, tells Alex Lawson about his vision for UK production, the impact of the Comprehensive Spending Review and the future of the produce industry

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    Ambassador for health

    2011-01-28T09:39:09Z

    Magnus Scheving is best known to millions of kids and parents the world over as Sportacus, the hero of hit TV show LazyTown. But when he’s not fighting Robbie Rotten, Scheving is a tireless advocate of exercise and healthy eating. And, as he tells Michael Barker, he is on a mission to improve the health of UK children

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    Agrexco well placed to navigate changing retail marketplace

    2011-01-28T09:39:00Z

    Oded Yacovson, general manager at Agrexco UK, tells Michael Barker about his hopes and expectations for the new year and describes new developments within the company

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    Strength of trade will shine in Berlin

    2011-01-28T09:38:49Z

    It’s hard to believe that the annual pilgrimage to Berlin is almost upon us, and it’ll be fascinating to gauge the

  • Finding the key to sustainability
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    Finding the key to sustainability

    2011-01-21T09:41:08Z

    Adam Hill, procurement executive for salads at Greencell, won the prize for best synoptic paper among the most recent graduates of the MDS training scheme. Here, FPJ publishes his winning article

  • Serving up a promotions feast
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    Serving up a promotions feast

    2011-01-21T09:41:03Z

    Eating out is still “in”, but the trade is facing retail-style price wars and a consumer rethink on spending. Anna Sbuttoni asks how the sector will shape up in 2011

  • The packaging compromise
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    The packaging compromise

    2011-01-21T09:40:57Z

    The packaging industry is working hard to meet the changing needs of the fresh produce industry. Elizabeth O’Keefe finds that the sector may be on the way to keeping everyone happy

  • UK top fruit stays strong as continental volumes fall
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    UK top fruit stays strong as continental volumes fall

    2011-01-21T09:40:51Z

    It has all been about securing product this season as the top-fruit industry battles to gain volume, sometimes at any price. Alex Lawson looks at worldwide supply and how the UK supermarkets are dealing with the ever-elastic category

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    Shoppers spoilt for choice on premium pre-packs

    2011-01-21T09:40:45Z

    There’s no doubt that the fresh produce category is becoming more and more complicated when it comes to defining what it

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    A review of 2010

    2011-01-21T09:40:42Z

    In its first column of the new year, the Worshipful Company takes a look back at the wide range of activities it took part in over the past 12 months

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    Sustainability is the word for big suppliers

    2011-01-21T09:40:35Z

    At this week’s City Food Lecture Paul Polman, Unilever’s chief executive, gave a fascinating insight into his

  • Is 2011 the year for mushrooms?
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    Is 2011 the year for mushrooms?

    2011-01-14T13:06:52Z

    The mushroom industry makes up the third-largest vegetable category in the UK, and with the sector launching the biggest generic fresh produce advertising campaign of the year, things are looking rosy. Elizabeth O’Keefe reports

  • Portugal eyes the UK
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    Portugal eyes the UK

    2011-01-14T13:06:47Z

    The Portuguese fresh produce industry is stepping up to the challenge of supplying the UK marketplace like never before, despite experiencing major weather disruptions last season. Elizabeth O’Keefe visits vegetable and salad producers in southern Portugal to find out more

  • Morrisons in the limelight with strong citrus growth
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    Morrisons in the limelight with strong citrus growth

    2011-01-14T13:06:42Z

    Citrus makes a good stocking filler, and importers have worked hard in the last quarter to ensure shelves are full. Morrisons is leading the big four with a new strategy, making the most of last minute trade to reach the right price ticket. As the new year swings into action, Anna Sbuttoni asks what’s in store

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    New prepared offers for consumers’ winter tastes

    2011-01-14T13:06:37Z

    There’s usually something new to think about in the prepared salad section, even if it is only to wonder at the