All articles by FPJ Staff – Page 37
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Chris Redfern: When can a crisis no longer be called a crisis?
Young economists attending the Millennium Dome gig last weekend could be forgiven for wondering if the Rolling Stones might
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Garden of the Mediterranean
Cyprus has developed an enviable position as a reliable exporter of high-quality produce to the UK and Europe. John Moverley reports
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Protect yourself
With the weather playing havoc with growers’ crops and business risk higher than ever, insurance has never had a more critical role to play, as Michael Barker finds out
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Adding value in the run-up to Christmas
One thing you notice as Christmas approaches is the increasing arrival of added-value produce on the shelves.Tesco has
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Olli Varis: We must put halving the world’s food losses at the top of the political agenda
Over one billion people do not have enough food to lead a healthy life. At the same time, the world's population continues
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Capital of flavour
As the world’s largest wholesale market for fresh produce, Rungis is the inspiration for many others across different sectors. Lisa Kjellsson paid a visit to see how it’s done across the Channel
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Robust citrus sales still rising
Despite the fact that prices have been rising, sales of citrus are not just holding up, they are growing at a time when many are tightening their belts
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Passion for growing
Over almost 20 years at Sainsbury’s, Theresa Huxley has firmly established herself as a friend of the industry. Thomas Hobbs went to meet her
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Sputnik follows the Red Brick Road
Sputnik Communications, the PR agency behind the Seasonal Berries campaign, is merging with ad agency The Red Brick Road.
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Brits urged to find the perfect date
A new campaign is hoping to boost the popularity of Medjool dates in the UK.
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Roll out the red carpet for industry friends
Carshalton Boys Sports College isn't often the location for red carpet events, but the school hall more resembled the Odeon
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Jamie and the Prince call for healthy eating rollout
Prince Charles and Jamie Oliver have called on schools, hospitals and private businesses around the country to roll out healthy eating schemes both to combat obesity and improve concentration levels.
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Mexico to boost certification numbers
Mexico's Good Agricultural Practices certification scheme MexicoGAP is set to grow rapidly over the next four years, with up to 2,200 fresh produce growers in the country expected to be certified by 2016.
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Chris Redfern: Don’t panic Captain Mainwaring!
Investors had at least three things to worry about: Greece and peripheral Euroland, the US fiscal cliff and Japan's
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Mark Nixon: A sourcing tale, part II: The perils and promotions making up fresh produce life
...Continued from last month.At the daily meeting, Alison is organising tomorrow's production schedule by dragging and
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Brand Valencia
Valencian growers are realising the importance of protecting their crops and brands to give them a point of difference in a crowded market. Lisa Kjellsson reports
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Fears grow over projected EC budget cuts
Concerns have been raised within the European fresh produce business that proposals tabled by European Council president Herman Van Rompuy will adversely affect the competitiveness of several major fruit and vegetable suppliers within the EU.
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The pace of change
Produce World has navigated a difficult path with the challenge of integrating Marshalls and this year’s weather hammering brassica production. However, as farming director Jason Burgess tells Samantha Lyster, the business is focusing on the future with the help of fresh faces
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Customer education is helping to sell veg
The demand for more information to educate and tempt consumers to buy veg seems to be spilling out on the shelves. Tesco, in
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Prepared sales hold their own
Prepared produce has been one of the most resilient categories in the recession as shoppers look for products that are convenient and fit in with their routine