Jubilee fever has well and truly gripped the nation this week.

We’ve long been talking about the opportunity this summer brings to put British produce firmly on the global map, and now this weekend will see images of the best this nation has to offer beamed around the world.

To celebrate this unique occasion, we’ve put together something of a collector’s issue for you. Looking back to how things were 60 years ago, we speak to some of the biggest and most traditional names in the trade to find out where they’ve come from and how the business has changed.

It makes fascinating reading to see how the sector has evolved to meet whatever demands the customers and consumers of the day have thrown at it.

Due to the double bank holiday we will not be publishing an issue of FPJ next week, but rest assured we will be back in two weeks’ time with more of the news and features you want to see. Enjoy the long weekend!