News from FPJ – Page 456
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ArticleAgrovista chairman retires after 43 years
James Robertson joined the company in 1972 as a graduate trainee before working his way up to senior roles
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ArticleGrowers hit by Egypt seed potato decision
A late decision by Egyptian importers to ban seed potato imports over 55mm has had major impact on British growers
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ArticleFarmcare hires ex-Waitrose man
Retailer's former head of commercial for its farming operations talks up opportunity of joining 'the biggest and best business in agriculture'
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ArticlePeppers hit by 'traffic light' price wars
Pepper suppliers are seriously worried about the effects of the supermarkets’ race to the bottom on price
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ArticleBrazil dominates orange juice sector
Brazil dominates world orange juice production, sending 80 per cent of its exports to Europe. But who are the key plays in this lucrative industry and how is it developing? Andrew Morgan and Patricia Salume report
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ArticleMushroom sector poised for growth
Mushroom suppliers have their concerns about the introduction of the National Living Wage, and continued price pressure, but there’s a lot to be happy about in the category
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ArticleSpecial report: From Scotland, with produce
With a lively interest in anything from NPD to the GM debate, Scottish fresh produce suppliers are as diverse as their landscape. Nina Pullman went to visit
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ArticleInterview: Fesa in focus
Fesa UK grows and sources a wide range of fresh produce from around the world, including citrus. Fesa UK commercial director Sisco Tello speaks exclusively to FPJ about trends affecting the UK citrus category
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ArticleMarket is a tale of two citrus
Retail grapefruit and orange sales are falling in the UK, while demand for easy peelers continues to soar as younger consumers seek out easy-to-eat products
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ArticleParis climate talks ‘should prioritise agriculture’
Agriculture and food industry has a marginal place in upcoming climate talks despite its key role, lobbying body has said
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ArticleWaitrose opens new high-tech store
Shoppers will be able to order online using in-store iPads among other services at new Waitrose store at Nine Elms, London
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ArticleBrits urged to buy French exports in ‘economic solidarity’
MPs have called on Britons to show support for ‘nearest neighbour city’ and buy French products following terror attacks
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ArticleAldi named world's top brand for sixth year in a row
The discount retailer has once again topped the annual Global Brand Simplicity Index from US-based brand consultancy Siegel & Gale
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ArticleUK to host fifth blackcurrant conference
Delegates will hear from Ribena’s marketing director with other sessions covering processing, marketing and growing
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ArticleDiscount pressure continues to hit Asda sales
It's been a fifth successive quarter of falling revenue at Asda, as CEO laments the "challenge" nature of the UK grocery market
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ArticleHealthier breakfast 'helps kids perform better at school'
UK experts claim to have established a direct and positive link between students’ breakfast consumption and their educational attainment
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ArticleMushroom supplier invests £1.5m in high-tech packing facility
Tesco and G’s Fresh supplier Button Farm Mushrooms will develop new processing facility and six new growing rooms
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ArticleCitrus demand 'higher than last year'
The UK summer citrus category performed better this year than last, thanks to better pricing and more frequent purchases
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ArticleWoman wins Apple watch after naming new variety
Jacqui Lalley became the proud owner of high-tech gadget after naming new Avalon Produce apple Kentish Kiss
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ArticleAHDB Potatoes to launch ‘potato module’ for colleges
New educational package will provide varietal, nutrition and recipe resources for the next generation of chefs