Analysis from FPJ – Page 10
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AnalysisAnalysis: The currency conundrum
Currency fluctuations are providing challenges and opportunities for suppliers. Matt Incles, senior consultant at Promar International, analyses the state of play
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AnalysisRenewables: No longer fit for purpose?
The government’s decision to slash funding for Feed-in Tariffs has left the renewable energy sector reeling. Michael Barker asks whether the sustainability industry is still sustainable
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AnalysisOpinion: UK should see value in South African citrus
Challenging EU import conditions for South African citrus could see UK lose out to others, says Justin Chadwick of the South African Citrus Growers' Association
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AnalysisGSCoP: Where are we now?
Darren Smith explains why fresh produce suppliers and account managers need to understand the Groceries Supply Code of Practice before being able to call foul play
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AnalysisOpinion: 'Dubious recruiters' have filled gap left by SAWS
A lack of quality not quantity has been one of the top concerns since the abolition of SAWS, says HOPS director John Hardman
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AnalysisIs the worst over for the potato industry?
Suppliers report that market conditions are easing slightly, backed up by good lifting conditions and lower acreage
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CommentMansfield case will raise standards
Michael Barker believes the Channel 4 exposé on Mansfields does not represent the tip of the iceberg for labour abuse, but it is a warning that more attention needs to be paid to worker care
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AnalysisIs Tesco's Nurture scheme up for the chop?
Tesco is understood to be considering axing its Nurture assurance label. Martyn Fisher examines the possibility and potentialrepercussions
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AnalysisOpinion: Consumers need to accept GM
Compagnie Fruitiere's technical director, Mike Corbett, discusses what needs to happen to move the GM debate forward
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AnalysisOrganic retail buyer: 'Where is the innovation in fruit?'
Planet Organic says fresh produce category is 'most challenging' as leading delegates come together to assess the organic market
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AnalysisOpinion: Why we should promote Africa
Susie Emmett, creative director of agricultural digital media company Green Shoots, on why fresh produce firms should shout about the benefits of doing business with Africa
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AnalysisOpinion: Retailers must consider margin appropriation
David Chalk, a consultant with Practical Solutions International, and ex-Barfoots of Botley technologist, on why suppliers and retailers need to look at margins in order to counter price deflation
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AnalysisOpinion: Fresh produce is 'intimately tied' to British economy
Business journalist Richard Jackson explains why the fruit and veg industry is key to success, or failure, of the UK economy
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AnalysisOpinion: How to pass an audit
Lauren Hakes, of management services firm Alomora Group, offers her best tips for completing an audit and explains why one manager once ate a failed compliance form
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AnalysisOpinion: Why immigration makes commercial sense
Industry veteran Professor David Hughes, and marketing specialist Miguel Flavian, on why immigrants benefit the food supply chain
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AnalysisOpinion: Why fresh produce needs more subsidies
Freshfel's Philippe Binard explains why lowering the price of fruit and veg is not the way to boost consumption
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AnalysisOpinion: We need to counter 'abysmal' career advice
Hadlow College's Mark Lumsdon-Taylor on why a unified approach is needed to help young people to choose a career in horticulture
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AnalysisAnalysis: Which party manifesto stands up for food?
Imagine the election was being fought on agricultural issues only. Martyn Fisher (MF) reviews the key pledges made on policy related to food and growers in the manifestos of the UK’s five biggest political parties ahead of the vote on 7 May
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AnalysisOpinion: Industry shouldn't get distracted by general election
Long on ambition and short on detail: EFFP partner Duncan Rawson on why politicians aren’t the top priority for farming
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AnalysisElection promises: What will they really deliver for food and farming?
Chairman of the Oxford Farming Conference, Alastair Brooks, on why politicians' 'sabre-rattling' on an in-out EU referendum is helping no one