All articles by FPJ Staff – Page 92
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ArticleWealmoor emerges from trauma to push on with expansion plans
Ahead of next week’s FPJ Conferences - West Midlands event, which takes an in-depth look at the fresh produce supply chain in the region, Elizabeth O’Keefe interviews one of the main players in the Midlands, grower, importer and Re:fresh Fresh Direct Overall Produce Trader of the Year winner, Wealmoor
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ArticleNew blood shows Britain is far from dead
The economy might have been in intensive care for the last two years but, as Michael Barker reports, as it begins its recovery a number of promising new businesses are starting to emerge
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ArticleProducers expect a merry Christmas
Key lines such as Brussels sprouts, nuts and dates are never far away from any Brit’s Christmas plate, and producers are upbeat that nothing can stand in the way of another successful festive season. Doris Lee Butterworth reports
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ArticleIs soft fruit’s golden era finally coming to an end?
It has been a challenging season for UK soft fruit, with high retail prices that have been described as both necessary and welcome by growers, but lower sales as a result. But with new varieties coming through and reaching supermarket shelves, there is optimism the category’s success story will continue, as Elizabeth O’Keefe reports
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New brands hit shelves as retailers look for premium
Albert Bartlett started the ball rolling with its Purple Majesty potatoes on sale at Sainsbury’s, now backed by a glossy
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Markets show the great diversity of produce trade
October was undoubtedly the month of the markets. Providing that all-important link between global agri-exporters and UK
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Diversity proves key to major growth spurt at QV Foods
QV Foods is one of the fastest growing businesses in the grocery sector. Its director, Simon Martin, talks to Alex Lawson about QV’s transformation from a “nice, small company” into one of the industry’s biggest players
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West Midlands firmly in the FPJ spotlight
The West Midlands is a heartland of horticultural production, a centre of growing excellence and plays host to a wide range of
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ArticleThe unsung brands of Britain’s wholesale trade
A brand can carve out a strong reputation, gain a loyal following and command a premium, but well-known fresh produce names are less apparent in the wholesale arena than they are in the rest of the grocery market. However, as Anna Sbuttoni reports, behind the scenes, brands built specifically for wholesale have become the backbone of the trade
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ArticleIsrael’s winter wonders
Growers and exporters are preparing to fill UK shelves with new season winter lines and even though concerns remain over the state of the UK economy and the exchange rate, producers are hoping the quality of their crops will win consumers over. Doris Lee Butterworth discusses prospects with leading producers
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ArticleCanary Islands salads on the road to recovery
Last year was extremely tough for Canary Islands producers, with low prices, pest problems and tough competition from rivals. But, as Michael Barker explains, things are looking far more optimistic this time around
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ArticleCold winter planning gives UK growers more options
After a tough, dry summer, UK producers will be looking for some respite from the weather. But with a cold winter forecast and the boom in straw prices set to affect some crops, Alex Lawson weighs up the current prospects for home-grown vegetables
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New packs and formats in abundance this autumn
There was a time when the South African stonefruit season was heralded with the first white-fleshed Mayflower peaches arriving
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The charge of the club brigade is set to continue
It would have been close to sacrilege even a decade ago to attend our National Fruit Show and suggest that Cox was in danger
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Large-scale economies prove key for wholesale
Held under the theme “A Global Supply to Meet Demands of All Kinds”, 205 delegates from 30 countries recently
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Berlin state of mind
As the fresh produce industry begins to make preparations for the annual exhibition extravaganza that is Fruit Logistica, Michael Barker speaks to the event’s global brand manager, Gérald Lamusse, to find out what visitors can look forward to in 2011
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Zero tolerance to exploitation is vital
Two years ago I was invited to join a Gangmasters Licensing Authority (GLA) raid in Lincolnshire. It was a real eye opener,
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ArticleWest Midlands seeks out investment
As the concept of regionality takes hold of both the industry and the public, focusing on the different production areas of the UK has never been so important. In the lead up to FPJ Conferences’ next stop in its series of events concentrating on individual supply chains throughout the UK, Elizabeth O’Keefe takes a look at how well equipped the fresh produce industry in the West Midlands is at grass roots level
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ArticleWhat next for Borough as stand-off turns ugly?
The battle lines have been drawn at Borough Market, in what is fast becoming a feud that could change the shape of trade forever. The wholesale tenants are locked in a dispute with the board of trustees, which could end in court and see the wholesalers evicted from their trading home of more than 1,000 years. So what is going on at Borough Market? And what next for the wholesalers who have traded there for generations? Anna Sbuttoni reports
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ArticleMixed outlook for squash and pumpkins
Pumpkin and squash producers are hoping for a repeat performance of last season, but some squash growers are reporting smaller yields this year. A number of new varieties and improvement in the autumn weather are bringing optimism. Doris Lee Butterworth reports