All Analysis articles – Page 14
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AnalysisFair comment? Italy doesn't need three trade fairs
The arrival of two new events has raised questions about the value of holding fresh produce exhibitions in the country
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AnalysisRussia's import ban: What happens next?
Several months after Russian president Vladimir Putin announced a ban on the import of agricultural products, Promar International consultant Lizzie Bonsall assesses the impact
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AnalysisFrance plans new retail revolution
New formats focused on fresh are winning French hearts and minds and could eventually influence the rest of Europe
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AnalysisOpinion: Evesham transformation
David Parriss, managing director of Evesham importer Hillfox Produce, explains how the region became a distribution satellite hub
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AnalysisAnalysis: Tesco trauma
Tesco’s revelation that there is a £250m question mark over its finances has set the scene for a bare-all debate on supplier relations at the UK’s largest supermarket
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AnalysisOpinion: Why expats could help grow exports
Chair of the National Fruit Show, Sarah Calcutt, points out where UK producers could be more proactive in growing their businesses
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AnalysisIs the humble fruit bowl the key to beating obesity?
Opinion: Groomes MD Noel Groome on a simple change that could have profound ramifications for children's health
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AnalysisNew hi-tech lab for food analysis firm
Facility in Gloucestershire brings together all of Campden BRI’s food composition activities
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AnalysisOpinion: Health by stealth
Caroline Drummond, MBE NSch and chief executive of LEAF, explains why the farming industry needs to prepare for more focus on nutrition
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AnalysisEnd of an era for Europe's fruit trade?
As retailers seek to tie up supply by establishing planned programmes, one leading importer says open trading is "dying"
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AnalysisOpinion: How do we cope with the floods?
At a meeting of Hadlow College's Rural Focus Group, members explored the issue of how extreme weather events are impacting the industry
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AnalysisStuck in a rut or ploughing ahead?
With food assurance higher up the agenda than ever before, FPJ considers what role the Red Tractor has to play in establishing consumer trust
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AnalysisCan fruit and veg make you a 'super' human?
With a huge range of claims and counter-claims in the media about the benefits of fresh produce, Chloe Ryan asks scientists for their view of the debate
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AnalysisIs the Innocent-led age of the smoothie over?
Matt Chittock finds out if the once-sweet smoothie sector is now in danger of turning sour for suppliers
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AnalysisGM: for Good or for Bad?
In the second of this year’s two winning MDS synoptic papers, William Lee discusses the future for genetic modification
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Chris Redfern: As sterling falls further, is a rebound likely?
Sterling extended its six-month decline against the euro, falling another two cents. It was steady against the Australian
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Is there room for new categories in store?
Newly discovered fruits have variously been called "queer gear" and then "exotics", so there is perhaps room for a new
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Chris Redfern: When can a crisis no longer be called a crisis?
Young economists attending the Millennium Dome gig last weekend could be forgiven for wondering if the Rolling Stones might
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AnalysisTony Chambers: Can established food brands survive growing consumer appetite for healthier fresh food?
Today's consumers demand a wider choice of fresher produce for a healthier lifestyle, a trend which is sustaining despite
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AnalysisTo promote or not to promote?
With a glut of 50p retail promotions of late, are these helping or hindering the industry?