Analysis from FPJ – Page 8
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AnalysisWhat does Brexit mean for organics?
In the first of a series of blogs, Chris Atkinson, head of standards at the Soil Association, explores the impact of Brexit on organics
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AnalysisDude, where's my salad?
'Dude food' such as burgers and hot dogs are slipping off restaurant menus in favour of salads, pulses and fruit
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CommentTackling food waste with IT
Linkfresh CEO Andy Makeham on how technology can play a crucial role in reducing waste in the chain
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AnalysisOpinion: China is poised for exports boom
China’s fresh produce industry is on the brink of supersonic growth in global exports, writes Reynolds' senior buyer Matt Jones
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AnalysisCould nanotech revolutionise shelf life?
Trials suggest new natural plant extract could have a major role to play in delaying fruit ripening
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AnalysisOpinion: Uber and Amazon will transform supply chain
Tech companies such as Uber and Amazon are transforming the face of grocery retail, writes retail lawyer Dominic Watkins
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AnalysisOpinion: Brexit threatens UK food security
Professor Tim Lang of City University London considers the potential for Brexit to disrupt the UK's food supply
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AnalysisOpinion: Chris Mack talks Brexit
Fresca chairman on how the referendum result has complicated the lives of suppliers
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AnalysisOpinion: The rebirth of the vegetable
Vegetarian cooking is the trend of the moment – the vegetable industry should harness this momentum and make the most of being in vogue
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AnalysisOpinion: Why fresh produce should vote to Remain
MEP Anthea McIntyre on why a vote to leave the EU would damage the industry's economic clout and access to labour
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AnalysisAnalysis: The Apprenticeship Levy
A new compulsory levy is promising to create three million apprentices by 2020. Michael Barker examines the proposals
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Big 50 Youth: How should the industry attract young people?
From telling stories of rapid progression to linking up with colleges, four leading industry figures discuss how to promote the industry to young people
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AnalysisOpinion: How to do fresh like Leicester City FC
Marketing specialist and MD of RED Communications, Dom Weaver, explains how to market fresh produce like the Foxes
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AnalysisWhat does the future hold for Netto UK?
FPJ looks into what Sainsbury's might do next with its discount retailer JV, Netto
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AnalysisAnalysis: What does wonky veg mean for suppliers?
With Andy Clarkson, commercial director, Greenvale, and Rob Hull, head of fruit and veg ops, Farmcare
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AnalysisOpinion: How fresh produce is linked with food viruses
Suppliers and growers should be more aware about the risks of produce-borne diseases, says Campden BRI's Dr Roy Betts
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AnalysisWill changes to 5 A Day scheme change anything?
With Brits still not getting their 5 A Day, the government has revised the scheme. Martyn Fisher looks at whether it will make a difference
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AnalysisOpinion: Tesco's new brands are a missed opportunity
Growth in overseas markets mean suppliers are more in demand than ever before - but Tesco has missed a chance to align with growers, writes Chris White
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AnalysisPrice war: what next?
Martyn Fisher examines the continuing impact of the supermarket price war on fresh produce, and asks suppliers what changes they’d like to see
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AnalysisOpinion: Drivers deserve better facilities
Driver facilities are a sign of respect at a time when we can pick and choose where we work, writes Manpower Logistics' Jenny Tipping