All Analysis articles – Page 9
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AnalysisOpinion: Focus on young people not just seasonal labour
With increasing automation in the sector, young people should be top of the agenda rather than sourcing seasonal labour, writes Adrian Scripps' assistant manager Tom Christensen
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Opinion: Imperial march misses a beat
Michael Barker on why calls for a return to the imperial system is the perfect 'silly season' story
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Plenty of potential for European peppers
Enza Zaden's Hans Verwegen looks at the European pepper market and considers a possible comeback for the category.
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Is Peru really the new Chile?
Peru is gaining plaudits for its rapid growth in production and exports. John Giles asks if it can be considered the new Chile
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A big fat wasted opportunity?
The government’s Childhood Obesity Strategy has underwhelmed many observers, but what does it mean for the fruit and vegetable sector?
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Who picked British fruit and veg before migrant workers?
Caroline Nye, a PHD candidate at the University of Exeter, charts the history of seasonal crop pickers and asks what comes next
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What 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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Is the baby veg market coming of age?
Growing interest in healthy eating is combining with a buoyant eating-out trend to boost demand for mini vegetables
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Dude, 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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Can Spanish stonefruit shine in China?
As the first shipments get underway, exporters have high hopes for their premium varieties
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Data: Who buys stonefruit from Europe?
Infographics illustrate varying dependence on western, central and eastern European markets
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Opinion: 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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Data: Where does Germany import grapes from?
Infographic shows importance of EU partner countries, as well as third countries like Turkey, over summer period
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Could 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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Data: Where does China import stonefruit from?
Infographic reveals dominance of overseas suppliers in the Americas, with Europe and South Africa far behind
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Opinion: 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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Opinion: 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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Opinion: Chris Mack talks Brexit
Fresca chairman on how the referendum result has complicated the lives of suppliers
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Brexit: what now for the produce trade?
Freshfel Europe has produced a special document outlining possible scenarios facing a post-Brexit fruit and veg trade
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Opinion: 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
