All articles by FPJ Staff – Page 89
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A question of taste
The nation took Gino D’Acampo to its heart when he won I’m A Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here, but, as Richard Aldhous reports, there’s much more to the chef than just looks, lasagna and one liners
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Celebrity clout works wonders for brands
Celebrities are funny old things, aren’t they? We delight in their successes and even more so in their failures, loving
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ArticleA fresh start
The business landscape is set to change this year, with this month’s VAT hike marking the start of what is likely to be a tough 12 months. But what will 2011 mean for the fresh produce sector? Here, industry players reveal their predictions and aspirations
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ArticleSeeds of change
At a time of economic uncertainty, innovation could take a backseat as the fresh produce industry turns to a tried and trusted offer. But seed houses throughout the world are instead working tirelessly to bring interesting and profit-making new fruit and vegetable varieties to the fields, as Elizabeth O’Keefe reports
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Fruit looks to catch the eye in month of healthy eating
Catching the eye of the customer after the holiday has to be foremost in every section manager’s thoughts, particularly
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Retail battles will only intensify in the New Year
I wonder what consumers really think about the often-publicised relationships between growers and their multiple customers.
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Government’s voucher scheme is a head shaker
I trust you had a suitably fine break and that you successfully reached your Christmas destinations despite the snow-induced
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ArticleThe new year brings hope to prepared produce sector
The prepared fruit and vegetable enters 2011 with a strong hand and an industry brimming with new product launches. Elizabeth O’Keefe takes a look at what’s happening at a retail level and the latest trends
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Will 2011 bring a bit of much needed stability?
There’s no such thing as a quiet time in the fresh produce industry.If anyone thought the festivities of Christmas
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Environment at heart of DEFRA procurement review
The government is canvassing fresh produce companies on new buying standards for its public procurement contracts.
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ArticleGarner signed up for FPJ East Midlands Conference
Kantar Worldpanel director of communications Ed Garner has been confirmed as a speaker at the next FPJ Conference.
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ArticleTesco Protectorline to be rolled out in produce
Tesco is hitting back at proposals for a Groceries Code Adjudicator with a new whistleblowing service embedded with suppliers.
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UK government backs voluntary approach on pesticides
News that existing voluntary measures and legal requirements governing pesticides in the UK will be largely used to meet new European legislation has been welcomed as “a common sense solution”.
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AHDB faces struggle as board seeks a home
The heart of UK horticulture remains in a state of uncertainty as the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) struggles against adverse circumstances.
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ArticleA year to remember
With Christmas almost upon us, it’s time to ruminate on what’s been another extraordinary year for the industry. And so we give you the inaugural FPJ End of Year Awards, where we doff our collective caps to the weird and wonderful events that have caught our eyes this year, and hand out a few gongs of our own. Disagree with our selection? Let us know who you would have voted for
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ArticleThe death of the label?
In light of the news that sticky labels could be ousted in favour of “tattooed” information on fruit and vegetables, Elizabeth O’Keefe asks what’s next for labelling and whether the industry is delivering what consumers really want and need
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ArticleTurning the tide: UK ports defy tough commercial times
It’s no secret that the recession has hit the seafreight industry hard and the knock-on effect for British ports cannot be ignored. However, there are still a multitude of high quality options for bringing produce into the UK. Alex Lawson looks at the state of play dockside
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ArticleA warm welcome for Winter Salads
With all the emphasis on home-grown, seasonal produce in the media, consumers could be forgiven for questioning the overseas offer. But a new campaign to promote winter leafy salads from Spain, to complement British product when it is out of season and maintain and improve purchasing frequency, hopes to use some clever promotions and a cheeky chef to get their message across. Alex Lawson reports
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ArticleExotics take a hit as supplies tighten and rivals get competitive
A crisis has hit the exotics category this year in the shape of shortfalls, price promotions and relentless competition from rival products such as soft fruit and stonefruit. In fact, both value and volume sales have slipped as the sector struggles to find its feet. Anna Sbuttoni reports
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box of fruit is for life, not just for Christmas
Christmas has come around as quickly as ever and there is an inevitable focus on the wide range of festive lines aiming to