All articles by FPJ Staff – Page 262
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ArticleInformation holds key to future M&S growth
Marks & Spencer is poised to drive its organic fresh produce sector forward by linking into Organic Week which will take place across the industry in October. The exact details remain a tightly kept secret at this stage but the push will include the provision of more information in store. David Shapley reports.
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ArticleBudgens ups its share
Budgens has significantly expanded its organic produce offer in the last 12 months as varieties improve and consumption continues to expand. Emma Hatfield reports.
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ArticleOFF adds Fairtrade grapes to Co-op portfolio
Organic Farm Foods has established itself as the UK’s largest pre-packer, importer and distributor of organic fresh fruit, salads and vegetables. The company maintains close links with growers across the globe, aiming to improve the quality of organic produce, and to enhance the ethical and social basis of trade. Emma Hatfield reports.
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ArticleAvailability drives Marshalls
Better availability and a focus on eco-friendly packaging have resulted in good growth for Marshalls’ organic lines. Emma Hatfield reports.
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ArticleGreenvale develops organic spud range
Greenvale AP is committed to the ongoing development of organic techniques and with the Scottish Crop Research Institute, is seeking varieties specifically suited to organic production. Emma Hatfield reports.
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ArticleRB Organics rises to top in organic root crops field
The organics market has seen tremendous growth over the last five years, and there has been one supplier who has quickly risen to prominence in the root vegetables market. Emma Hatfield talks to RB Organics.
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ArticleAll’s Fair in organic trade
AgroFair has made great strides in developing its organic offer. This year the company hopes to start with its first supplies of citrus. Emma Hatfield reports.
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ArticleDavis eye on export targets
This year has been viewed as difficult for organic vegetable growers in some quarters. Davis (Louth) Ltd is not going to be despondent, however, as it looks to cast its net far and wide across the organic markets, both import and export. John Broy reports.
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ArticleCheckmate for certification
Cmi Certification is a leading food inspection and certification company in the conventional food sector. The company feels that to remain competitive as a provider of agri food inspection and certification services, it must incorporate an organics option for its customers. John Broy reports.
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ArticleArgentines talk a good game
The Argentine Chamber of Commerce held an event in London in February, to showcase the scope of its exporters of organic food and drink to the UK buyer and encourage direct communication along the supply chain. Tommy Leighton joined the audience and reports on the different perspectives aired during the seminar and discussion.
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ArticleAgrexco extends Bio Top range
Agrexco has been involved in the production of organic fruits and vegetables since 1970 under the brand name of Bio Top. John Broy reports.
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ArticleDedicated plant fuels Stemilt development plans
Stemilt’s decision to purchase an organic plant is paying dividends. In under a year orders are being dealt with more efficiently and the organics arm of the business is going from strength to strength. John Broy reports.
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ArticleWashington on the rise
Washington apple organic growers enjoy a good reception in the UK, and provide a broad range of varieties with Gala being the biggest seller. The condusive climate of long summer days, cold nights and glacier waters means that organic apple production techniques can only get better. John Broy reports.
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ArticleNature and so much more
Eosta’s methods of organic production contribute to commercial, as well as ecological and ethical values. Emma Hatfield reports.
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ArticlePartnerships the seeds of Eosta’s organic achievements
A secure and profitable future for all organic operators will result from co-operation, not confrontation, say seed company Rijk Zwaan and Eosta.
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ArticleJames White juices up market for UK apples
The thirst for organic produce has opened up new markets for those in the juicing business - although continuity of supply remains problematic. Emma Hatfield reports.
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ArticlePIP sounds for Kenya
Last week’s article on the Pesticides Initiative Programme (PIP) provided an overview of the aims of the COLEACP efforts to enhance agricultural practices in African and Caribbean producer nations. Tommy Leighton went to one of the region’s leading fresh produce exporting countries, Kenya, and reports on the feelings of industry representatives towards the effects of European regulations and demands on the local industry.
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ArticleNye time for innovation
The herb industry has grown dramatically in the 14 years since specialist herb seed supplier CN Seeds was established. Now farther and son team Chris and Dan Nye who run the company, feel the sector is ready for new varieties.
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ArticleAgrexco’s Granot designs
Agrexco has formed key relationships with growers within the Granot Group in Israel’s Hadera region. Growers here joined forces as an agricultural co-operative to be able to make an impact in the European market and are working hard to innovate and make further in-roads. John Broy reports.
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ArticleFeeling the heat
Climate change may be a contentious subject to some, but as extreme weather conditions become more commonplace, now is the time for growers to act if they are to avoid feeling the heat. Emma Hatfield reports.