All articles by FPJ Staff – Page 34
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Peruvian citrus on the up
With Peru being Fruit Logistica’s partner country for 2013, Lisa Kjellsson asks Sergio del Castillo Valderrama of Peru Citrus Growers’ Association what lies ahead for the Latin American nation
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Nigel Jenney: Overwhelming response from members kicks off year of new developments at FPC
With the madness of Christmas firmly behind us we crack on into the New Year with renewed vigour, and we have great plans
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Sweet times for lemons
All Lemon’s Martina Delacroix tells Lisa Kjellsson what Argentina has in store for its export markets
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May it all work out
Despite the Mayans’ best efforts, 2013 is finally upon us. Speaking to key members of the fresh produce and retail industries, Thomas Hobbs finds out what’s in store over the coming 12 months
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Market forces
For many UK wholesale markets, 2013 is shaping up to be a year of major change and influence, with the role they play in feeding the nation receiving greater attention from the government and public. Samantha Lyster reports
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Trading places
In the first of a series of articles over the coming month looking at the relationship with the US, David Shapley tracks the evolution of a vital trading route
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High hopes for berries in 2013
Soft fruit is still a category enjoying growth despite the tough conditions. And although there is a potential short period of supply, producers are confident for a
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Promising times ahead for wholesale
Many industry figures have been spelling out their wish lists for 2013, with better weather and improved retail relations
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Andy Harris: Caterers must strive to use sustainably and ethically sourced fruit and vegetables
As a nation with such a rich and diverse cultural heritage, I'm sure all of us could come up with a huge list of reasons why
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Beds Growers plan 50th celebrations
Bedfordshire Growers is marking its 50th anniversary this year with a day of displays and celebrations at its site near Biggleswade.
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New director for French potato body
The French potato industry and vegetable wholesalers’ federation Fedepom has appointed Christophe Mallet to be the post of director from 2 January.
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New website for British Growers
The British Growers Association has unveiled a new website at www.britishgrowers.org.
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Italian trade mourns death of Bruno Di Lenardo
The fresh produce business in Italy is mourning the untimely passing of Bruno Di Lenardo, who reportedly took his own life just two days before Christmas and one day after a devastating fire destroyed his company's packhouse in Padua, according to Eurofruit.
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Kendall's fresh policy call
NFU president Peter Kendall has called for fresh thinking on farm policy as growers and farmers try to recover from a year of devastating weather.
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Jane Anderson: Making a difference
A busy end to the year has seen the Worshipful Company of Fruiterers continuing with the valuable charity work carried out throughout the year
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Richard Jones: RFID: Why Soviet World War II favourite could end up as a worthy successor to the barcode
RFID, or Radio Frequency Identification, promises the dream for the consumer. Imagine a busy supermarket at Christmas time:
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Chris Redfern: Huge fall hits yen as Japanese change government
The yen was last week's stand-out currency, but not for the best of reasons. It fell by three per cent against the pound and
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Woo wooing the fruit trade
It took an American television series to boost the popularity of cocktails, but it’s the fruit suppliers that keep the drinks flowing. Samantha Lyster reports
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Wishing for a more comfortable 2013
What's on your New Year's wish list?I would imagine that near the top of virtually everyone's list will be better
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James Lowman: Local retailers must be nurtured – their growth could benefit the whole industry
The convenience-store market is growing faster than the grocery market as a whole. That's comforting, but I think that the