Analysis from FPJ – Page 13
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AnalysisTony Chambers: Can established food brands survive growing consumer appetite for healthier fresh food?
Today's consumers demand a wider choice of fresher produce for a healthier lifestyle, a trend which is sustaining despite
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AnalysisTo promote or not to promote?
With a glut of 50p retail promotions of late, are these helping or hindering the industry?
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How do you solve a problem like obesity?
Earlier this month a group of industry leaders joined former world champion athlete Roger Black to discuss what opportunity,
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Does London need a composite market?
The wholesale sector is evolving rapidly, with redevelopment plans in various stages of progression across the country and
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Case closed: but is it the tip of the iceberg?
One of the biggest talking points surrounding the potato corruption case (page 4) is whether this was a one-off or symptomatic
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AnalysisRichard Jones: Blue sky thinking? Working with the Cloud could have a real impact on the industry
Small and medium enterprise (SME) Cloud adoption study statistics show that Cloud usage is on the rise. How many businesses
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AnalysisDavid Nuttall: Will calorie counting in the foodservice industry make a difference?
There’s been some controversy over the government’s voluntary system that introduces calorie counts on menus, as
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What will be the winning tactics for retailers trying new tricks to tie in with the Olympics?
As the clock ticks down towards the Olympics, it will be interesting to see how retailers treat the event as a means to
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Analysis shows sector is still strong
With all the talk of tight margins and market pressure it’s interesting to see a new City analysis claiming fresh
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AnalysisWhat’s in a name?
South African soft citrus exporters are having to re-evaluate their strategies in the wake of EU intervention, as Fred Meintjes reports
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AnalysisRobert Frost: The $64,000 question: Should you go all in on ERP or go for a lower-cost alternative?
There is considerable debate in the industry currently on the costs of ERP systems deployment. Opinions vary on what it is
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AnalysisHayley Campbell-Gibbons: Should the supply chain stress over drought?
It is now virtually inevitable that drought stress will be seen in 2012, but could a knee-jerk reaction from retail buyers seeking to secure supply end up causing more disruption to supply than the drought itself, asks chief horticultural adviser Hayley Campbell-Gibbons
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AnalysisCan Bristol seize the day?
Following the decline of other major ports in the country, Bristol has an opportunity to position itself as a major hub for the fresh produce industry. Lisa Kjellsson discovers what the city has to offer
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AnalysisHas GM hit the buffers?
The debate over genetically modified food had gone quiet until last month’s decision by BASF to move its GM operations out of Europe threw the issue back into the spotlight. David Burrows asks where that leaves the future of biotechnology
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AnalysisRobert Frost: As consolidation of the fresh produce sector continues, is centralised thinking always best?
The consolidation taking place across all sectors of the food industry is posing some serious challenges for larger
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AnalysisHow can importers thrive?
With the advent of direct sourcing models and every point in the supply chain looking to cut costs, how can an importer stay relevant? Elizabeth O’Keefe reports
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AnalysisTaking stock: to float or not to float?
In the UK, few companies have taken the plunge of listing on the London Stock Exchange. Chloe Ryan examines the pros and cons of going public
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AnalysisWhat's in store in 2012?
Full of ups and downs, last year proved to be a highly eventfulone for the fresh produce industry. So what’s on the cards for 2012? Lisa Kjellsson speaks to seven leading industry figures to find out
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AnalysisWhere’s the funding?
It’s a common question that abounds throughout fresh produce industry conferences and meetings. But is it as bad as some make out? Elizabeth O’Keefe looks at where funding is going in horticulture
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AnalysisAnalysis: Unlocking the flavour
A new flavour analysis is promising big things for new product development in the fresh produce sector. Kathy Hammond finds out more