All articles by FPJ Staff – Page 104

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    Exotics and Fairtrade lines make their presence known

    2010-03-12T10:02:47Z

    I have often wondered how much extra money Fairtrade producers get, but Fairtrade grape growers in South Africa have received

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    When Delia met Heston, starring Waitrose

    2010-03-12T10:02:41Z

    The news that Heston Blumenthal, the bad boy of British cooking, has teamed up with national treasure Delia Smith to advertise

  • Bristol Fruit Sales follows silver lining
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    Bristol Fruit Sales follows silver lining

    2010-03-05T09:31:14Z

    Winner of the Re:fresh 2009 Capespan Wholesaler of the Year Award, Bristol Fruit Sales has had a promising year, despite the inevitable issues that the economic climate has thrown at the industry. Elizabeth O’Keefe visits the Bristol facilities to talk to the main players in the business

  • South Africa pushes fruit basket
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    South Africa pushes fruit basket

    2010-03-05T09:31:06Z

    South Africa has its very own fruit basket in the shape of the Western Cape, where apples and pears, plums, peaches and nectarines and table grapes make up the main lines grown for the UK market. At the same time, the region’s striking natural beauty is still relatively undiscovered by UK tourists. This connection has, for the second time this year, been the basis of the Beautiful Country, Beautiful Fruit campaign. So now that supplies are in full swing, how are growers and exporters making sure they remain at the top of their game? Anna Sbuttoni reports from South Africa

  • Tough banana market adds to climatic intervention
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    Tough banana market adds to climatic intervention

    2010-03-05T09:30:56Z

    The last three months represented a typically intriguing time in the banana market, with weather issues - including the earthquake in Haiti - adding to a number of other global market factors that caused difficulties for the ever-challenging market. Alex Lawson reports

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    First signs of spring in air as new crops make entrance

    2010-03-05T09:30:49Z

    Despite the cold, wet and still, in some places, snowy weather, I am encouraged that the early signs of spring may be on the

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    Olympics suppliers deserve a level playing field

    2010-03-05T09:30:45Z

    Spring is in the air, Six Nations rugby is underway, the GP Formula 1 season is just around the corner and, to cap it all, the

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    Spitalfields stalwart Jim Heppel reflects on wholesale career

    2010-03-05T09:30:40Z

    Jim Heppel is retiring after 27 years as chief executive of Spitalfields Market Tenants’ Association at the end of this month, signalling the end of an era for East London’s fresh produce hub. Laura Gould caught up with him to look back over his long career in the wholesale industry

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    British attitudes on BBC show leave bitter taste

    2010-03-05T09:30:32Z

    I am not sure I have ever been more ashamed to be British than when watching BBC documentary The Day the Immigrants Left last

  • Nioka Abbott of WINFA is in the UK for Fairtrade Fortnight
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    Fairtrade Fortnight challenges shoppers to Big Swap ahead of fruit campaign

    2010-02-26T09:30:22Z

    Fairtrade Fortnight kicked off this week and is themed The Big Swap, in a push to get UK consumers to switch one of their everyday items for one carrying the Fairtrade mark. The promotional activities will encompass a range of Fairtrade products, including bananas and fresh fruit. Here, Anna Sbuttoni looks at expectations for the promotional fortnight and for the ethical movement as a whole

  • Herbs hold their own in UK kitchens
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    Herbs hold their own in UK kitchens

    2010-02-26T09:30:17Z

    The popularity of fresh herbs among UK consumers has escalated over the last couple of years and due to the industry’s commitment to quality and flavour, the product has become a year-round fixture in multiples and markets alike. Elizabeth O’Keefe takes a look at the growing herb industry

  • Foods from Spain director María José Sevilla accepted the Re:fresh 5 A DAY Supporter of the Year award from FPJ editor Laura Gould
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    Spanish campaign Re:freshed by double win

    2010-02-26T09:30:11Z

    Foods from Spain was crowned a double champion at the Re:fresh Awards last year, scooping both the 5 A DAY Supporter of the Year and the Pr3 Marketing Campaign of the Year gongs. Alex Lawson caught up with director María José Sevilla to reflect on the organisation’s success and examine Spain’s relations with the UK

  • Bumpy start for soft fruit as demand dips and prices shoot up
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    Bumpy start for soft fruit as demand dips and prices shoot up

    2010-02-26T09:30:03Z

    The soft-fruit category has seen sales slide since Christmas, with the big freeze and repeated bouts of snow across the UK putting the brakes on consumer spending on berries at a time when the four major sub-categories have seen prices increase. Anna Sbuttoni reports

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    Produce companies must strive to become leaner

    2010-02-26T09:29:53Z

    By David Hurley

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    When it comes to produce, it’s all in the presentation

    2010-02-26T09:29:47Z

    Seemingly shackled with a love/hate consumer relationship, there are few vegetables that evoke more emotion than Brussels

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    Scottish not afraid to nail colours to mast

    2010-02-26T09:29:41Z

    As we headed up to Perth this week for our inaugural FPJ Conference, it was pertinent that news of Scotland’s health

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    Fairtrade visionaries tick consumer boxes

    2010-02-19T12:22:05Z

    Sainsbury’s boss Justin King has issued a pertinent challenge to rival retailers this week to catch him if they can on

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    5 A DAY message hits home as new packaging makes splash

    2010-02-19T12:22:00Z

    5 A DAY has become firmly established in the public’s mind, with the message appearing in various forms. However, for

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    New Master steps up to plate in time-honoured tradition

    2010-02-19T12:21:56Z

    The New Master of the Worshipful Company of Fruiterers traditionally takes office at a service held in the Wren church of St

  • A bitter winter shakes vegetable sector to core
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    A bitter winter shakes vegetable sector to core

    2010-02-19T12:21:49Z

    What is being hailed as the UK’s worst winter in 30 years has knocked the vegetable sector for six. Crops have been freezing in the field, while demand for winter warmers is through the roof. Elizabeth O’Keefe surveys the damage