Analysis from FPJ – Page 4
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CommentLEAF Marque is a catalyst for systemic change
Clare Mike, technical and business development director of LEAF, explains how LEAF Marque certification helps drive progress towards more sustainable farming and food systems across the world
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CommentSupermarket audits are excessive. It’s time for a fresh approach
Former senior Asda buyer Ged Futter argues that the audit burden placed on producers has got out of hand, making the case for a more pragmatic and light-touch way of working
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CommentTesting times for UK supply chains
John Giles of Promar International considers how the recent reprieve on border checks for fresh fruit and veg imported from the EU fits into wider supply challenges on the UK market
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CommentIt’s the price, stupid!
As Fairtrade launches its new offer to commercial partners in banana supply chains, Fairtrade International’s senior advisor for bananas Silvia Campos explains why sustainable prices are the key to a sustainable future
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CommentWhy ‘land sparing’ is a more sustainable option
Agricultural economist Graham Brookes explains why he supports a land-sparing approach as the best way of balancing food production and climate change mitigation
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CommentHow can we make the UK a lower-maintenance destination for produce?
Compliance and sustainability specialist Jim Jefcoate explores how the UK can become a more appealing market for fruit and vegetable exporters by simplifying compliance complexity
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CommentWhy is the UK no longer the destination of choice for European fresh produce?
Compliance and sustainability consultant Jim Jefcoate considers the multiple reasons why the British market has fallen out of favour with some European exporters of wholehead fruit and vegetables
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CommentTowards a greener harvest
Harnessing artificial intelligence offers a real way to guarantee sustainable fresh produce quality control
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AnalysisPositive forecast for global avocado business
The avocado trade will continue to grow in an increasingly competitive market, according to a Rabobank report
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AnalysisTomatoes remain big business
Growth in volume and value of globally traded fresh and chilled tomatoes shows the appetite remains for the salad staple
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AnalysisEU’s third country exports fall in volume and value
Eurostat data for 2021 shows fruit and vegetable exports to non-EU countries decreased year-on-year
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Analysis“A long way to go” on consumption in Europe
The latest edition of Freshfel’s Consumption Monitor has been released, highlighting how the positive trend that started during the Covid-19 pandemic has already been curbed
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CommentCharting Namibia’s grape growth
Andre Vermaak speaks at this year’s Global Grape Congress about the rise of Namibia’s table grape business and the opportunities for future growth
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CommentTechnology can take us to new heights
Alessandro Turatti of Gulftech International picks out key trends in the fresh produce business and explains how technology can help companies tap into their commercial potential
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AnalysisSpanish imports soared in 2022
Fepex says that imports increased in both volume and value, continuing the trend seen in recent years
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Comment‘Retailers’ obsession with price is main cause of produce shortages’
GSCOP expert and former senior Asda buyer Ged Futter says the current supply shortages at UK supermarkets are down in large part to retailers’ all-consuming focus on price at the expense of product availability
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AnalysisIFPA releases State of the Industry Report
Association study covers economic and consumption data, key trends and looks at the industry’s future prospects
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AnalysisNew report highlights need for more UK produce
Government must act now to boost domestic produce production and consumption, says new report
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AnalysisCash-strapped consumers eating less veg, report finds
The Food Foundation’s 2022 Peas Please Progress Report highlights falling veg consumption and challenges ahead for the food industry
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AnalysisNew report benchmarks hort’s GHG emissions
Analysis by CHAP and AHDB aims to give growers the tools to get closer to net zero