All articles by FPJ Staff – Page 203
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Fair trade for all
As you have probably guessed from FPJ’s festive attire, this is the last issue of 2006. Our offices will be closed from
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ArticleSurvival of the fittest
Nothing ever stays the same and this rings particularly true when it comes to fresh produce brands. Doris Lee Butterworth reports on the shrinking number of fresh produce brands and asks leading companies how they are adapting to the changing marketplace.
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ArticleFour’s company
The number of wholesalers trading at the North East Fruit and Vegetable Market has shrunk visibly over the last five years and the site is now dominated by four major players. But is the market in danger of becoming a monopoly? Or are there still opportunities for growth? Anna Sbuttoni reports from Gateshead.
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Political pressure
Jim Rogers, chairman of the FPC Importers’ Division and I attended a meeting with John Hayes, MP for South Holland and
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Christmas parties - the tax cost of annual functions
Adam Bernstein hosts the FPJ’s monthly spotlight on the legislation that affects your business, and how you can use it to your advantage. This month, Mark Seaden outlines the tax implications of the annual Christmas party.
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Christmas tradition meets convenience in the aisles
a sure sign that Christmas is drawing nearer is the arrival of clementine packs complete with green leaves. This time around
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Anyone for a New Year resolution?
With Tommy Leighton away for the next few weeks it falls to me to write a leader column in his absence. But before he shot
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ArticleHe’s watching you
Under the Gangmaster (licensing) Act, from December 1 labour users are responsible for ensuring that their labour provider is licensed. Emma Twyning spoke to some leading industry specialists to find out how they think the Act will affect fresh produce suppliers.
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ArticleGrape relief
All eyes turn to South Africa now as the UK hopes volume will restore stability to the tricky grape market scene. Exporters are forecasting similar volumes to last season, while growers report good quality and large berry sizes and are keeping their fingers crossed for strong returns. Kathy Hammond reports.
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Hass passion will travel to spread avo love
Earlier this year, Adolfo Ochagavia was appointed president of the Chilean Hass Avocado Association. He talks to Elspeth Waters about his new role, how Chilean avos conquered the UK last year and what’s in store this time around as a new hot dog craze could be set to jazz up fast food menus.
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Time could prove to be a healer
Let’s get in our tardis and go back in time a little. Two years ago, the Catalan town of Perpignan hosted the EGEA
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Exotic view from the tropics
After sitting on a tropical beach amongst palm trees last week, I returned to read the latest statistical performance in FPJ
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It’s a start - bring on the cavalry
Proof at last that the government listens to trade ideas. Healthy Start isn’t brand new, but the decision to extend its
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ArticlePaved with gold?
Its export agenda may be ambitious but those seeking gains in China may also strike gold. Doris Lee Butterworth speaks to leading producers, importers and exporters to discuss the state of play
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ArticleDivided opinions on the value of publicity
It is not every week that the chairman of the British Leafy Salads Association has a difference of opinion with
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We’ve moved on a bit since the stone age - apparently
It seems as long ago as the Stone Age when independent greengrocers used to sell potatoes - with the exception of Jersey Royal
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Sainsbury's ahead of itself in IT overhaul
Sainsbury’s is ahead of schedule in its aim to achieve £40m-a-year cost savings from bringing its IT back in-house. It is also ready to tackle its disastrous automated depot and supply chain project.
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ArticleBlack and blue all over
As the European season for raspberries extends and the Mediterranean basin countries have strawberry supplies through the winter sewn up, southern hemisphere and Central American sources are concentrating on supplying smaller volume soft fruit in the off-season. Kathy Hammond catches up on the latest developments
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ArticleThe earliest bird
Namibian grape is an indispensable part of most importers’ early southern hemisphere grape programme. In little more than 20 years, South Africa’s neighbour has built consistent quality onto its inherent advantage - earliness. Tommy Leighton reports.
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ArticleA break from tradition
Moroccan fresh produce exporters are gunning for growth this season, particularly in some of their emerging product areas. Doris Lee Butterworth finds out what’s in store.