All articles by FPJ Staff – Page 273
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Living on a volcano
There have always been rumours and counter rumours in this industry. I suppose it goes with living in a world where buyers and
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Right wing, right off the mark
So now we know what the "right wing" thinks of the drive to encourage the people of the UK to eat 5-a-day. The Adam Smith
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Rumours best left unprinted
It's been one of those weeks when rumours have flown round like they are going out of fashion and the Journal could have
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National show needs
I can't claim to have attended every National Fruit Show, as it is now called, although most people still seem to suffer a
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ArticleFirm thumbs up for IQ tester
Throughout October the Journal features a weekly series examining the latest developments in produce machinery. This week there has been firm praise from US avocado specialist Mission, for Sinclair iQ's fruit testing technology, while Greefa introduces its latest development in sorting, the new generation iQS II
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ArticleStart-up Q Catering plans for growth with Affinitus Freshware
This month's IT focus falls on two projects. On this page, Affinitus case studies its work with start-up caterer Q catering and ROC Group announces its official launch of the SAP system into the small and medium sized company arena.
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ArticleWinter hots up for Israel
As UK temperatures start to fall, prospects are hotting up for Israeli winter lines, particularly sweet potatoes, in light of European shortages and poor availability from the US. Emma Hatfield talks to Israeli producers and exporters to catch up on the latest news from Israel on conventional and organic lines.
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ArticleCanada close to dry land
Canadian apples are aiming to bounce back from a troublesome few seasons which suffered amid tough growing conditions. There are also aspirations that this season's crop can capitalise on the problems created by the European heatwave. John Broy reports.
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ArticlePortable produce solutions
Throughout October the Journal is featuring a weekly series examining the latest developments in produce machinery. This week Pirie Systems of Dundonald, Ayrshire reveals its new transportable pre-cooler unit, which allows crops to be maintained in “point of harvest condition”. While Medway Ports discusses how it has become the first UK user of Crown's newly launched WP2300 series of pallet trucks.
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ArticleCanaries face crucial year
Canary Islands tomatoes fill a vital window of opportunity in the UK market. However, recent seasons have proved problematic and the coming year is viewed as make or break. Optimism remains high though, with a host of new varieties as the industry prepares to rise to the challenge. John Broy reports.
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ArticleChristmas countdown
As the first chill wind signals the countdown to Christmas, festive produce comes to the fore. And with a wide range of lines available ñ and the twelve days of Christmas to fill ñ there's plenty of opportunity for seasonal excess. Emma Hatfield reports.
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ArticleMoroccan innovation
Although Morocco's climate is perfect for the production of green beans, at Guernikako constant investment in facilities, and a unique method of production make all the difference when it comes to enhancing shelf-life and flavour. Emma Hatfield reports.
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Retailers prepare for Hallowe'en
David Shapley takes his regular look at the UK supermarket shelves.
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UK ignores chance to learn
I've just got off the plane back from Orlando, where the Produce Marketing Association has staged a record-breaking conference
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ArticleStePac Xtends its portfolio
StePac is a modified atmosphere and modified humidity packaging company, which specialises in facilitating global fresh-produce transactions through innovative packaging and support services. Through its patented Integrated Post Harvest System, the company is geared to serve the entire fresh produce supply chain, from grower to consumer. It has recently opened a US base, in Phoenix, Arizona. Tommy Leighton reports.
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ArticlePacking it in for produce
The produce packaging arena has little time to relax. Businesses are eager to stay one step ahead of the competition in a fiercely contested market. This year is no different with a host of innovations hoping to push produce in a different direction. John Broy reports.
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ArticleIsrael keeps its floral cut
In global terms Israel is one of the largest exporters of cut flowers and although producers have grappled with high production costs, stiff competition and water shortages, technological innovations and new varieties have allowed the industry to continue to bloom. Emma Hatfield reports.
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Autumn bliss makes its mark
David Shapley takes a look around the UK's produce aisles.You can always tell when autumn is in the air. Citrus starts to
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ArticleKenya benefits from PIP programme
In the first of a regular series of features on African, Caribbean and Pacific producing nations, the Journal's spotlight falls on Kenya. Horticulture is one of the most vibrant sectors of the Kenyan economy, ranking second behind tea as a generator of foreign exchange. Some 40,000 tonnes of fresh fruit and vegetables are exported yearly to the European Union by Kenyan producers and exporters. At the top of the list are green beans ñ one of the most important imported horticultural product to the EU from ACP countries ñ with 22,000t, followed by avocados (12,000t) and mange-tout (4,000t). Kenya is the second biggest producer of green beans in the world and the biggest exporter of mange tout to the EU. The production of fresh veg in Kenya rests mainly in the hands of 4,000 small producers.