All articles by FPJ Staff – Page 58
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ArticleSpearheading growth
An unusually wet and cold spring has put a spanner in the works for English asparagus growers but, as Lisa Kjellsson finds out, the bad weather hasn’t dampened enthusiasm for the popular spears
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ArticleSprinting ahead
James Ellington hit the headlines earlier this year when he advertised for sponsorship on eBay. The British Olympic sprint hopeful tells Lisa Kjellsson about the importance of maintaining a healthy diet
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ArticleCertis digs deep
Since it was established just over a decade ago, Certis Europe has developed a reputation as a major supplier of crop protection and integrated pest management products. Lisa Kjellsson reports
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ArticleOrganics look for rays of light
Despite sobering year-on-year market performance figures, the organic sector is reporting signs of life as consumer confidence shows signs of returning
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A welcome splash of colour on the shelf
Colours play a major part in influencing customer choice, and when something packaged differently from the norm arrives it is
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ArticleJason Burgess: When it comes to innovation, the goal is simple - we need to grow the best produce
Continuing investment in innovation is crucial for the future of the fresh produce industry. As previous winners of the
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Berry sector signals hope during recession
The soft-fruit sector is one area of fresh produce that just keeps on giving. Just when last year’s figures suggested
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ArticleReprieve for Birmingham market traders
Traders fighting the closure of Birmingham Wholesale Market say they have been granted a reprieve in their battle to stay on the current site.
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ArticlePotato prices "could soar" next year
Potato prices could be set to soar next year as farmers across Europe rein in planting this season.
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Article5 A DAY? Make mine a muffin, say kids
Many children believe blueberry muffins, jam, milk, cereal and water count as part of their 5 A DAY, a poll has found.
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ArticleBerry sales 'set for continued growth'
The berry category has real potential to continue its recent strong growth, a senior industry analyst has claimed, as new figures show the sector has defied the pressure of the ongoing economic crisis.
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ArticleSupermarkets 'undermining' healthy eating drive
Supermarkets are undermining efforts to encourage children to eat healthily by continuing to position sweets by checkouts.
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ArticleRain brings drought respite
Heavy rain over the past two weeks has eased pressure on farmers hit by water restrictions, but the relief is likely to be temporary and there are still concerns about the growing season ahead.
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Poor children get fresh produce boost
Children from some of the poorest areas in Norfolk are being given the chance to grow fruit, veg and herbs in allotments then learn how to cook it.
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ArticleHallett named as new CEO at British Growers
James Hallett has been named as the new chief executive of the British Growers Association, taking over from Martin Riggall who retires at the end of May.
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ArticleFears grow over lemon shortages
Lemon prices could be set to rise this summer if the EU takes action on the Argentinean government’s expropriation of Spanish company Repsol’s share in Argentinean oil firm YPF.
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ArticleKent seedless grape trial targets 2016 crop
Seedless grapes grown in Kent could be available on supermarket shelves in 2016 if an experimental project to grow the crop proves a success.
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Defying the recession with new investment
Perhaps the least surprising news of the year came this week with the announcement the UK is back in recession, and it would
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There could soon be a resurgence of old-time favourites on the fresh produce shelf
I’ve been getting a strong sense of déjà vu over the last week or so, which I suppose must go back to when my career
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Finding the names to make shoppers buy
Imagination is obviously key when it comes to marketing prepared baby leaf salads and vegetables in a market with endless