Analysis from FPJ – Page 6
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AnalysisCould 3D printing boost fruit and veg?
Natural Machines co-founder claims technology is here now to offer creative ways to get people eating more fresh
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AnalysisIs 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
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AnalysisOrganics 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
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AnalysisHealthy and harmonious?
NFU chief horticulture adviser Hayley Campbell-Gibbons has been touring the country to get growers’ views on the future direction of the industry. Here, she outlines the opinions of a panel of producers in Kent
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AnalysisWill Amazon revolutionise food distribution?
Isabelle Chaboud, a professor at the Grenoble School of Management (GEM), looks at the possible long-term effects on the grocery market of Amazon's foray into food retail
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AnalysisMore human than human?
Rapid technological growth and labour issues have brought agricultural robotics out of the fringe and into the mainstream, but are they a panacea or still in the realm of sci-fi?
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AnalysisHave spiralisers had their day?
New figures from Argos show sales of spiralisers have nosedived, but potatoes are set to benefit from appetite for 'real' carbs
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AnalysisOpinion: Why it's now crucial media
TV's Chris Bavin on why it's no longer social media, but vital media in the new business environment
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AnalysisAnalysis: The final tool in the box
Diversification in varieties and products can help mitigate climate change, preserve ecosystems and protect the future of farm businesses
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AnalysisOpinion: GCA can help produce firms through Brexit
The government should make an extended Groceries Code Adjudicator part of a post-Brexit agriculture bill, writes Tom Wills, policy officer at Traidcraft Exchange
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AnalysisOpinion: The role of the chef in healthy diets
Chefs have a responsibility to create appetising veg-based meals to help encourage healthy diets, writes Ian Nottage of Reynolds
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CommentGuest worker scheme is not the answer for UK
Shaping the debate around rights rather than employee-sponsored visas could help secure EU labour, writes politics lecturer Professor Luke Cooper
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AnalysisAnalysis: Handbags at Defra
Growers and their representatives have been left fuming as the government continues to fail to offer assurances over the growing labour crisis
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AnalysisIs the fresh-cut sector prepared for Brexit?
With Southern Salads blaming Brexit for going under last month, is there something about prepared produce that has left its operators particularly vulnerable since last year’s referendum?
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AnalysisWhere do families buy their fruit and veg?
Chris Cowan, consumer insight director at Kantar Worldpanel, examines the buying habits of adults with kids
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AnalysisOpinion: Post-Brexit tariffs could boost trade
The UK could remove protectionist tariffs on South African citrus imports once it leaves the UK, writes Justin Chadwick
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AnalysisOpinion: Bridging the gap to consumers is vital
Even suppliers of commodity fresh produce items must work to understand consumer needs, writes Tunde Daczo
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AnalysisOpinion: Healthy cynicism at US food offering
Amy Cross writes home about the price of produce in the US and why American retailers offer more loose formats
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AnalysisAnalysis: The Big 50 Products 2017
Retail prices may be rising at last but Brexit has brought currency volatility and concerns of an impending labour crisis
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AnalysisCan organics seize the day?
Comment: Michael Barker joins calls for a year-round campaign to help supercharge organic sales and match US levels