All articles by FPJ Staff – Page 98
-
ArticleLabour pains ease but future for supply remains unclear
Labour availability has improved in recent months for the fresh produce sector, but the jitters remain as the industry gets to know the new government. Doris Lee Butterworth reports
-
ArticleClearing the production hurdles
UK growers battle a multitude of challenges from day to day, but these can be alleviated by more progressive growing techniques, harvesting equipment, machinery and packaging. Elizabeth O’Keefe looks at the hurdles and how to clear them
-
ArticleSouth Africa battles to make citrus comeback in a tight market
All eyes have been on South Africa over the last four weeks as the world tuned in to watch the FIFA World Cup. But behind the millions of visitors, vibrant football colours and now familiar buzz of vuvuzelas, citrus growers and exporters had their work cut out to make the most of a season that has been fraught with difficulties. In fact, the citrus category as a whole has had to face up to a number of challenges over the last three months. Anna Sbuttoni reports
-
Article
Faeberries make debut in the race to be different
There’s no denying that cherries still hold pride of place when it comes to impulse buying, although that has not
-
Article
Bramley planted at Penshurst
Since the Fruiterers incorporated their fruit tree planting programme at notable locations here and overseas only one venue
-
Article
Closer working gives chance for success
EFFP’s DEFRA-funded report Driving change in the fresh produce sector (p4) makes for fascinating reading. The
-
ArticleSeafreight industry hits troubled waters
Despite the many advantages of seafreight over other methods of transport, high fuel prices, low supplies of fresh food and a shortage of containers is making profitability a real challenge. Michael Barker reports
-
ArticleDriving sales in the face of tough times
Despite some major setbacks, pea and bean producers are confident that recent strong sales growth will continue and the industry has a rosy future. Doris Lee Butterworth reports
-
ArticleFresh-cut fruit makes a colourful comeback
After nearly two years of category domination by value lines, the fresh-cut sector is reawakening and injecting some much needed colour into the prepared fruit offer. Elizabeth O’Keefe gauges the mood among producers in the sector
-
Article
Would a Crocodile Dundee plum smell as sweet?
What’s in a name? As far as fruit and veg is concerned, things used to be fairly straightforward - a breeder had his
-
Article
Developing countries could suffer from EU pesticide restrictions
Concerns over the impact of restrictive new EU rules on pesticide approvals have focused predominantly on the loss of
-
Article
Survival of the fittest in toughest year ever
It’s difficult to gauge the financial health of the fresh produce industry at the moment. On the positive side, two
-
ArticleIndustry proves that Yorkshire fields are forever fertile
From soft fruit to brassicas, rhubarb to asparagus and salads to potatoes, Yorkshire offers the UK an extensive and diverse range of fruit and vegetables via a wide network of growers and suppliers. But despite this the supply chain still faces many obstacles. Elizabeth O’Keefe reports from the region
-
ArticleStrikes and strife dominate tricky SA citrus season
The South African citrus game has been a tricky one this year with some fruit hard to come by and the devastating transport strike creating a supply vacuum and a scramble for product. Alex Lawson takes a look at how each line has fared at a time when the world’s eyes are on the republic
-
Article
South African citrus still enjoying World Cup boost
How the mighty fall! With England shoved out of the World Cup last weekend, we can expect that store managers will have
-
Article
Good week for free trade but bureaucracy remains
Well done the BBC. “Better late than never,” I thought, as I watched the recent TV show Crop to Shop with Jimmy
-
Article
After the upheaval, tenants have confidence for the future
Western International Market Tenants’ Association (WIMTA) has had plenty to deal with of late as tenants adjust to life on its new site and deal with the rigours of wholesaling during a period of international economic instability. Its chairman Gill White gave Alex Lawson an insight into the west London market two years on from the move
-
ArticlePromos bring value growth but concerns are deepening
Unprecedented levels of supermarket promotions might have brought the exotic fruit market out of its recessionary malaise but, as Michael Barker explains, suppliers are concerned that the practice is unsustainable in the long term
-
Article
Is an LEP just an RDA in different clothing?
This week’s confirmation that Regional Development Agencies are going to be axed doesn’t come as a surprise, but
-
ArticleDecline of the brassica: will the public learn to love their greens?
Despite boasting one of the most dynamic ranges of all the fresh produce categories, it is no secret that the brassica industry has been struggling both to gain sustainable returns and promote itself effectively. So why is a sector of this size often overlooked and what can be done to rectify this in the future? Elizabeth O’Keefe investigates