All Analysis articles – Page 4
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AnalysisIs soil-free farming the future?
UK researchers are investigating the extent to which aeroponic production could help climate change-damaged farming
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AnalysisShopper confidence ‘improving’, IGD reports
Charity's Shopper Confidence Index reveals second monthly increase in consumers’ financial assurance following easing of lockdown measures
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AnalysisWhat’s on top in 2020?
Produce Plus and Nielsen team up to analyse the performance of Australia’s leading fresh fruit and vegetable products
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AnalysisAnalysis: The cost of coronavirus
Who is bearing the extra costs of keeping produce workers safe and stores well stocked amid the pandemic?
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AnalysisAnalysis: consumers rediscover taste for oranges
Oranges are not the only fruit, but in this time of crisis they are coming into their own, says Paco Borrás
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AnalysisNo need for panic buying
Fresh Intelligence’s Wayne Prowse says Australia’s highly efficient supply chain will ensure there is no shortage of fresh produce if consumers shop responsibly
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AnalysisAnalysis: Spain rises to coronavirus challenge
In the first of a series of reports from the frontline, Paco Borrás analyses the industry’s response to the crisis so far
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AnalysisBusiness as usual for reefer shipping
It's still plain sailing for the global reefer shipping sector as coronavirus grips the world
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AnalysisCoronavirus: supply chain reaction
Coronavirus threatens a reefer container shortage, but shipping lines are unlikely to use the situation to ramp up freight rates
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AnalysisRoot veg are star attractions in winter
Kantar's consumer insight director explores shoppers' continued interest in root veg, especially during the winter months
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AnalysisA green gimmick?
Much has been made of the environmental benefits of vertical production but some are sceptical of how much impact it can really have
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AnalysisShoots of recovery?
Greenyard’s results for the first half of its financial year show ‘encouraging signs of recovery’ as its transformation plan kicks into gear
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AnalysisIs electricity the future of weed control?
RootWave is carrying out trials on commercial horticulture farms to provide an electrical alternative to chemical control
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AnalysisPrepared produce must chop plastic waste
Kantar consumer insight director Joe Shaw Roberts looks at what the prepared produce category needs to do to reverse declines
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AnalysisBack and forth for bananas
In the UK banana business, the balance of power as far as who handles imported bulk shipments in conventional reefer vessels remains delicately balanced between just two south-coast ports
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AnalysisIs China's avocado boom slowing?
Mexican avocado exporters are targeting Europe this season, as demand in China for their expanding production begins to wane
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AnalysisScratch cooking boosts wholehead market
Kantar consumer insight director Joe Shaw Roberts looks at how the home cooking trend is giving traditional produce a boost
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AnalysisBrassicas benefit from health boom
Kantar consumer insight director Joe Shaw Roberts looks at how brassicas are back in vogue as consumers look for healthy options
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AnalysisAustralian vegetable exports climb
Suppliers respond to pockets of demand in Europe and Asia, with carrots and onions leading the charge
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AnalysisEnd of the Ice Age?
Stepac says its Xtend packaging can help eliminate the need for ice when transporting vegetables like broccoli