All articles by FPJ Staff – Page 163
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ArticleWhere has all the talent gone?
The fresh produce industry’s appetite for graduates is starving its workforce. Skills councils and recruitment agencies alike are urging fresh produce companies to realise that vocationally trained employees are just as valuable as university graduates. Elizabeth O’Keefe finds out that it is just a matter of supplying the right skills.
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Wight Salads Group takes Sage decision
In this month’s IT column, we take a look at a financial IT solution which has proven a godsend for tomato specialist Wight Salads Group, and learn how the Scottish Crop Research Institute’s brand new website is more user friendly than ever before. Plus, the New Covent Garden Market Authority has chosen a consultancy to manage its IT functions.
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Small print can work wonders to entice shoppers
I wonder if I am detecting the next trend in shopper information. Having introduced their growers on barkers, billboards and
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Consumers will feel a ban too
While the produce industry has now spent several months debating whether airfreighted organic imports should have a future in
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ArticleNew book tackles pests of fruit crops
A new book has been published promising to offer growers and others a detailed source of information on pests of fruit crops.
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AIPH set for Brighton conference
The International Association of Horticulture Producers’ (AIPH) annual conference is set to take place next week in Brighton, marking the association’s 60th birthday.
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ArticleM&S backs British apples
M&S has offered its support to UK growers by promising that it will only be stocking home grown Gala and Braeburn this season.
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ArticleSpotlight on bulbs
The bulb sector, in common with many others, is having to contend with problems related to the weather, pest and disease, and increased consolidation among growers. But, as Michael Barker finds out, the industry remains upbeat.
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ArticleWaitrose backs the English rose
Waitrose has made a commitment to stock ‘forgotten’ varieties of English roses as part of a drive to stock British flowers.
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ArticlePromoting the interests of UK flowers and plants
Andrea Caldecourt took over as chief executive of the Flowers & Plants Association earlier this year. She talks to Emma Haslett about her hopes for the future of the organisation, her route into the industry and the importance of good promotion.
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ArticleAcquisition of a Company
The increasing trend of consolidation within horticulture has meant mergers and acquisitions are more common than ever. Christopher Sykes presents a how-to guide of what to look out for.
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Backing for UK top fruit
It’s good to hear M&S come out in support of UK top fruit this season, insisting that it will only be stocking English
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Priva strengthens team
Priva has strengthened its technical support team with the addition of Rob Clifford.
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Brassica conference dates set
The Biennial Brassica Growers’ Conference will be held on January 9 at Warwick HRI in Wellesbourne, Warwickshire.
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ArticleHigh clearance tractor introduced
Landini has launched its high clearance Powerfarm 105 HC with a new ‘HiLo’ transmission option.
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Bayer recalls products
The tolylfluanid-containing products Elvaron Multi and Talat have been recalled by Bayer CropScience following its European supension.
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ArticleNew introductions from Darby
Darby Nursery Stock has announced details of new introductions that it will launch at GLEE next month.
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ArticlePIP proves popular
A record number of growers, merchants, packers and processors reportedly attended the BPC’s Potatoes in Practice even near Dundee to discuss the challenges that today’s potato industry faces.
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ArticleFargro launches Imidasect SGR
A new pesticide, designed to fill the gap left by the loss of Intercept 5GR, has been launched by Fargro.