All articles by FPJ Staff – Page 99
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ArticleIsrael strives to get summer fruit on track
A feast of Israeli summer lines will hit the UK in the coming weeks, following a tough opener in the shape of a “disaster” grape season. However, the major players are determined to make the most of their export window to the UK market. So how will the rest of the summer shape up? Anna Sbuttoni reports
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ArticleIndian residue discovery throws grapes into meltdown
The discovery of chlormequat residues on Indian grapes this quarter created havoc throughout Europe and the oversupply that followed left many in the grape industry in a sorry state. Alex Lawson looks at the unusual occurence and the fall out from it
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European supplies hitting shelves in large quantities
There are signs that the time of year is approaching when UK soft fruit starts to come under the traditional pressure exerted
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ArticleJersey needs premium to mean just that
They’d do well to search Jersey’s potato fields for shards of broken mirror, because something’s got to
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Anderson is first woman in office at the Company
Jane Anderson, the daughter of past master Michael Sykes, has become the first woman in modern times to be appointed to office
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ArticleNew season strife as battle lines drawn on potatoes
Shoppers have begun moving away from the potato category at a time when production and market conditions have set high hurdles for the supply base. That has made it one of the toughest seasons in recent years, as Anna Sbuttoni reports
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ArticleNorthern Ireland holds its own with story of provenance
Staring into the face of adversity, the fresh produce industry in Northern Ireland has had to diversify by offering added value to survive various issues such as funding cuts, competition from overseas and margin squeezes. Elizabeth O’Keefe visits the region for FPJ’s ongoing series of regional reports around the UK
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ArticleRain causes pain but suppliers are upbeat for cherry season
The weather has caused problems to growers in the key producing regions, but as Doris Lee Butterworth finds out, optimism is still high for the season
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ArticlePeruvian push for avocado advance
A boom in avocado growing across the globe has seen volumes increase worldwide and a rise in the popularity of this exotic line. To meet this, growers and suppliers are looking to boost consumption and bring the product firmly into the mainstream. Peruvian Hass avocado growers have co-ordinated a campaign to address the situation and support the product in Europe. Alex Lawson travelled to the South American country to find out more
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Heston brings a flavour of South Africa to Waitrose
Full marks to Waitrose for continuing its TV campaign, featuring new recruit Heston Blumenthal driving around South Africa,
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Few stand to gain from air tax reform
The subject of airfreight always stirs up emotion. Almost as much, in fact, as the subject of tax.Put the two together and
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Sir Terry transformed the UK supply chain
There have been a fair few adjectives used to describe Sir Terry Leahy over the last 13 years, not all of which are
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ArticleHome-grown carrot category works story of provenance
British carrot growers are hoping for a better season following a challenging few years. As the sector gears up for the new campaign, Doris Lee Butterworth talks to producers about their plans and forecasts
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ArticleTrue blue: Europe looks ahead to superfruit season
Blueberries are a star performer in the berry category, both in the UK and beyond. European plantings are increasing and with high volumes forecast in the coming years, the market for the number three UK soft fruit still has so much potential. Anna Sbuttoni reports
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ArticleThe salad industry leads the way to sustainability
As the UK summer salad season gets into full swing, the industry was out in force through activities such as Tomato Week and the Alresford Watercress Festival. Elizabeth O’Keefe takes a look at a proactive quarter
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Retailers tap into demand for cooking and seasonal
With summer on the way, life at Tesco is literally a bowl of cherries. The container widely used for salads and fruit salad is
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ArticleBritish potato industry overcomes late start
Potato producers throughout the UK are experiencing differing fortunes this season, but most have had a late start following the recent cold weather. As potato activity gears up, Doris Lee Butterworth speaks to leading producers in key areas
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ArticleSummer fruit gains for Italians
Italy predominantly feeds its own, but the market for Italian summer fruit from peaches, nectarines and cherries to melons and grapes has held open its window to the UK. Anna Sbuttoni catches up with growers and exporters at the start of the season
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ArticleOrganics sector makes slow but sure progress
As organic fresh produce slowly rises from the ashes, competition in the form of well-established and understood ethical brand throws Fairtrade vegetables into the arena. Elizabeth O’Keefe takes a look at the organics sector