All articles by FPJ Staff – Page 258
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A lethal cocktail of nonsense
I’m still uncertain about the naming and shaming policy used by the Pesticides Residue Committee. The lapses
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Industry must pursue the healthy option
The nation's desire for healthy eating and the government's need to promote a balanced lifestyle provides the industry with an
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ArticleAppliance of science
As the issue of obesity looms ever larger on consumers’ minds and waistlines, there has never been a better time to publicise all that is nutritious about fresh produce. Marketing budgets might be low but the rewards are high, particularly for those who invest in scientific research. Emma Hatfield reports.
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ArticleCarrots star in the ascendancy
With supplies now into their second season Cornish Chantenay carrots are proving to be a rising star in UK carrot production. Appealing to adults and children alike their versatility extends even to the barbecue, while other specially bred varieties have cashed in on the trend for snack-pack carrot crunchies in the lucrative convenience market. Emma Hatfield and Anabella de Sousa report.
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ArticleOcean Spray tipped for growth
In this week’s profile on juice, Ocean Spray is confident of steady growth across Europe this year. Development is expected to be strong in France particularly, following government support advocating the health benefits that the juice and powder of North American cranberries can provide.
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ArticleGrowers gain international outlook
With demand for different varieties of asparagus on the rise, this week’s asparagus focus sees Asparagus International hosting an open day for growers to outline the latest industry developments and the importance of disease control for the produce. John Broy reports.
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PMA Profile
In this month’s profile on the Produce Marketing Association, the US trade association for fruit and vegetables, new PMA research finds varying consumer perceptions and expectations for loose and pre-packed produce
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Temporary benefits
Adam Bernstein (pictured right) hosts a monthly look at one of the legislative aspects that most affect your business, how it is run and how it can be more profitable. This month, Kate Hodgkiss looks at the pros and cons of temporary workers.
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In praise of Breton growers
Ever since I heard of the traditional Onion Johnnies who pedalled along our south coast every autumn, I have had a regard for
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Price cuts not enough
The news from sector analyst TNS that Morrisons must speed up its conversion rate of Safeway stores, comes as no
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Breeding brand new clothes
Breeding programmes are the flavour of the month as the overwhelming need for each company and country to control its
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Which? way shows lack of vision
It's not the first time that Which? has delved into the world of fresh produce retailing. In my view, and not surprisingly,
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Lyon shows foresight
There are many good reasons to salute the speech Lyon market authority president Willy Plazzi gave at the WUWM meeting in Rome
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ArticleHargreaves purple patch
In this week’s focus on Asparagus, Hargreaves Plants is continuing to identify varieties that offer the consumer an alternative, such as Pacific Purple. Project manager Jamie Petchell believes the product fills an important position in the UK marketplace.
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ArticleThe big benefits of British summer fruit
On May 24, to celebrate the beginning of British berry season, British Summer Fruits released to all national and regional media the results of a research study into the benefits of strawberries and raspberries. The research was conducted on the association’s behalf by leading nutritionist and founder of the Institute for Optimum Nutrition Patrick Holford, and is part of British Summer Fruits campaign to shift the emphasis of eating strawberries and raspberries from special-occasion, dessert fruits to everyday, any time, super foods.
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ArticleBerryWorld marks decade of growth
BerryWorld is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year and, says chairman Peter Vinson, has a very good story to tell. The story is perhaps more interesting as the company has employed an informal style and has often shied away from jumping on platforms to extol its own virtues, he adds. Tommy Leighton reports.
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ArticleExpansion potential still outstrips norm
As readers will gather from other articles within this FPJ Supplement, of the major berry sectors, blueberries is the fastest growing.
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ArticleSibbit set for first summer in soft fruit
Sainsbury’s will be putting its full weight behind homegrown soft fruit during the coming months. For Craig Sibbit, installed as soft-fruit category buyer at the beginning of this year, his first summer at the helm promises to be action-packed. He spoke to Tommy Leighton.
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ArticleLainton’s knowledge transfer
Somerfield is focused on giving its customers’ quality berries every year, whether it is strawberries, raspberries or blueberries. John Broy spoke to category buyer Ben Lainton who outlined the importance of developing supplier relationships to improve the retailer’s performance.