Analysis from FPJ – Page 7
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AnalysisHow to stay ahead of the veg pack
Special report: As European greenhouse vegetable suppliers look to consolidate, new potential strategies are emerging
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AnalysisOpinion: Supply chain should help change diets
The food supply chain needs to play its part if diets are to change, writes Borough Market MD Darren Henaghan
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AnalysisFresh produce: Online, but is it on track?
Chris Cowan, consumer insight director at Kantar Worldpanel, on the growth of the online channel for fresh produce
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AnalysisOpinion: The British brand must mean something
Michael Bennett, managing director at Pelican Communications, on why it's not enough just to slap a Union Jack on packs
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AnalysisOpinion: How to get more women in produce
Frank maternity discussions could see a better process for women returning to work and gaining senior roles, writes Jo Phillips, director of JW European
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AnalysisAnalysis: Tasting the difference
Sainsbury’s is currently undertaking a huge review that is reverberating throughout its supply base
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AnalysisLabour supply: A ticking timebomb?
Exacerbated by Brexit, the industry’s labour pains are becoming more apparent by the week, but what can be done to ease the pressure?
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AnalysisHoneyberries: Are they the fifth berry?
Higher prices, lower costs and less competition may tempt northern growers into honeyberries, according to speakers at the Global Berry Congress
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AnalysisLabour: A ticking timebomb?
As the UK officially triggers Brexit, the industry's labour pains are becoming more apparent. But what can be done?
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CommentCity Food Lecture highlights risks of supply
Garry Moseley, who heads the food and drink team at Arthur J Gallagher, highlights key messages from last week’s City Food Lecture
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AnalysisSupply chain to build or dilute brand equity?
Tunde Daczo, managing director at Storm Strategy, on why supply chain capabilities are critical to marketing success
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AnalysisOpinion: Retail and foodservice are 'converging'
The food to go aisle in many retailers is starting to 'mimic' the eating out experience, writes Professor David Hughes
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AnalysisOpinion: We need legislation to protect from price war
Below-cost selling and deflation is leading to the demise of the produce business, writes Patrick Farrell of the Irish Farmers’ Association
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AnalysisOpinion: Brexit debates are an opportunity
Hope, not fear, should power debates on farming and Brexit, writes Guy Watson, founder of Riverford Organics
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AnalysisOpinion: Christmas giveaways devalue produce category
Christmas discounting and giveaways devalue produce during a peak sales period, writes consultant Andrew Ovens of Paradox Marketing
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AnalysisAnalysis: How to set up export links before Brexit
Fresh produce firms should capitalise on export potential by targeting niche markets and selling the 'story' as well as product
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AnalysisHow valuable are trade bodies to marketing?
As retailers shift to more direct relationships with suppliers, Nina Pullman asks: What is the marketing value of paying into a trade body?
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AnalysisOpinion: We need glass, not Trump's walls
Fresca CEO Ian Craig on why the growing opportunities in UK food require investment in infrastructure and people
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AnalysisOpinion: Prepared fruit is no longer an afterthought
Prepared fruit has transformed into a leading category for innovation, taste and flavour, writes PrepWorld's Ben Olins
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AnalysisAnalysis: The phoenix rises
Following recent cases of companies going bust and their directors starting straight up in business again, Michael Barker asks a leading law firm to explain what is legal and how traders can protect themselves