All Analysis articles – Page 14
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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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Will WTO entry boost Russian imports?
With the Great Bear joining the trade group on 22 August, some in the trade have told Eurofruit they expect a big rise in fresh produce imports
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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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Mutual recognition: mutually beneficial?
Indonesian government holds contentious belief Mutual Recognition Agreements will benefit local producers and exporters
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How healthy really is fruit juice?
Several studies and a new documentary have thrown significant doubt on the real health benefits of fruit juices
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What the devil is wrong with Tesco?
Despite huge profits and stores in every corner of the land, the UK’s largest grocer faces a huge challenge to regain market share
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Richard 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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David 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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What’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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Robert 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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Another Russian disappearing act?
If JFC's bankruptcy is indeed simply another case of corporate skin-shedding, then you can expect the Russians to be busy securing new supply deals
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Hayley 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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Is Capespan set for a listing?
Following Total Produce’s latest acquisition, control of over 70 per cent of Capespan now lies outside the South African grower community
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Can 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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Has 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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Robert 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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How 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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Taking 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