Thursday 13th July 2017, 09:42 London
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Features & Analysis
Subscribers onlyOrganic’s Brexit challenge
The pros and cons of Brexit for the organics category were debated by industry leaders at the Natural Food Show
A cool cost saving
John Dye, managing director at JD Cooling Systems, examines the latest trends in cooling technology and how the industry can become more efficient
Subscribers onlyIs the sky the limit for South Africa?
The South African fruit export industry is facing a number of challenges beyond its control, but if things fall into line, the sector is set for further growth
Subscribers onlyThe right priorities
Lisa Williams, head of agri-food at Promar International, discusses how market prioritisation can assist exporters to make the right business decisions
Subscribers onlyOrganics for all?
The organics sector is shaking off perceptions of exclusivity, but could the major supermarkets be doing more to lower prices? Fred Searle asks whether lessons can be learned from an organic co-op in Manchester
Subscribers onlyAuthenticity wars
Retailers and suppliers are on a quest for authenticity, with drones, social media and virtual reality bringing customers closer to produce
The day bananas made their British debut
Rebecca Earle, professor of history at the University of Warwick, marks the 385th anniversary of the day bananas were first shown to Londoners by charting the fruit's fascinating story
Subscribers only10 years of Beautiful Fruit
Hortgro’s annual integrated campaign to promote South African stone- and topfruit celebrates its tenth birthday this year. Dominic Weaver, communications director at Red Communications, looks at the evolution of the promotion
Subscribers onlyRed hot chilli sellers
Hipsters, history and a bit of heroism have helped chillies find a home in the UK, but have retailers fully realised their potential?
Subscribers onlyTopfruit growers count cost of frost
Adverse weather last spring has caused Cox and Braeburn to finish up to two months ahead of schedule, creating shortages and disrupting the market
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