All Analysis articles – Page 16
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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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AnalysisWhat’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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AnalysisRobert 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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AnalysisAnother 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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AnalysisHayley 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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AnalysisIs 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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AnalysisCan 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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AnalysisHas 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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AnalysisRobert 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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AnalysisHow 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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AnalysisTaking 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
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AnalysisWhat's in store in 2012?
Full of ups and downs, last year proved to be a highly eventfulone for the fresh produce industry. So what’s on the cards for 2012? Lisa Kjellsson speaks to seven leading industry figures to find out
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AnalysisWhere’s the funding?
It’s a common question that abounds throughout fresh produce industry conferences and meetings. But is it as bad as some make out? Elizabeth O’Keefe looks at where funding is going in horticulture
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AnalysisAnalysis: Unlocking the flavour
A new flavour analysis is promising big things for new product development in the fresh produce sector. Kathy Hammond finds out more
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Does the UK have an export opportunity?
Good to see Jim Paice kicking off the year with strong words of support for the British food production industry at the Oxford
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AnalysisCan generic marketing work?
Neither costly government campaigns nor combined industry efforts have succeeded in increasing overall UK fruit and vegetable consumption. So what will it take to get consumers to eat their 5 A DAY?
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AnalysisHow do you eat yours?
It’s not enough to know how consumers shop the fresh produce fixture, what they put in their basket and why. The industry needs to find out what happens behind closed doors, once the shopping bags are unpacked
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AnalysisMartin Evens: Unsung heroes of the UK carrot industry shape the sector, but who will take this on in future?
The carrot industry is kept on track by a number of dedicated professionals who have given up their time to ensure that the
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AnalysisA little less conversation.. a little more action?
New health and safety regulations could have a dramatic impact on the horticultural trade, as Andrew Bennett, a solicitor at law firm Eversheds, explains
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Grape expectations too high?
Peru risks pricing itself out of the China market with its new-season grapes as it comes up against large volumes of late Californian fruit, warn some importers