All articles by FPJ Staff – Page 6
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AnalysisDeep farms: The future of food production?
There’s been much talk of how vertical farming offers a solution to the impacts of climate change and population growth, but University of Nottingham academics Professor Saffa Riffat, president of the World Society of Sustainable Energy Technologies, and Professor Yijun Yuan, EU Marie Curie fellow, are preferring to look downwards for the future of food
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VideoVideo: Expanding Oddbox
FPJ editor Michael Barker discusses the expanding Oddbox project with founders Deepak Ravindran and Emilie Vanpoperinghe
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ArticlePredicting the future for berries
Using a newly developed forecasting tool, Mihai Ciobanu, Michele Dall’Olio and Nina Wood of fresh4cast, look at the prospects for the berry sector at a time of uncertainty
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ArticleFPJ Big 50 highlights rising revenues
Total Produce retains its crown as Britain's biggest fresh produce company, as many firms substantially boost income
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ArticleThe new abnormal
Veg growers have faced a variety of challenges this year, and not just from the weather. Sue Jupe speaks to Hazera Seeds to hear why it’s not all bad news
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ArticleUniversal appeal drives berries forward
Comment: Kantar's consumer insights director Ed Griffiths looks at what's driving the soft-fruit category, and how it can still grow further
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ArticleDeveloping a joined-up strategy for skills training
Comment: Derek Wilkinson, vice chairman of the NFU Board for Horticulture & Potatoes, explains why more must be done to attract and keep the best staff
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ArticleEarthcycle tie-up for Produce Packaging
Packaging firm wins right to be exclusive distributor of environment-friendly Canadian packaging in Britain
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ArticleFrom the field, for the planet
David Green, director of the US Sustainability Alliance, discusses the role technology can play in sustainable farming
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ArticleKeep things fresh to win with salad
Opinion: Kantar Worldpanel's consumer insight director Ed Griffiths on why the salad market still has huge growth potential
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ArticleWhy MAC must rethink its labour expectations
NFU Horticulture Board chair Ali Capper on why the Migration Advisory Committee is still showing a lack of awareness on seasonal labour
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Article'5,600 diet-related deaths' from Brexit
Marco Springmann, a senior researcher at the Oxford Martin Programme on the Future of Food, University of Oxford, presents a sobering analysis of the potential impact of Brexit-related fruit and veg price rises after Brexit
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ArticleRiverford hosts first-ever plastic debate
Founder Guy Singh-Watson was joined by plastic campaign groups and packaging experts to discuss long-term impact of plastic revolution
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ArticleJavid’s migrant labour scheme is a step in the right direction
Comment: NFU horticulture board chair Ali Capper gives her view on last month's decision to grant 2,500 workers for the fruit and veg sector
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ArticleReader-voted champions crowned
G's, Berry Gardens, MMUK, Angus Soft Fruits and Nationwide Produce among the winners at UK Fruit & Vegetable Awards 2018
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ArticleSimple message builds on organic success
Clare McDermott, business development director at Soil Association Certification, looks at how the organic sector is grasping the opportunities of a changing consumer mindset
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Article10 reasons not to miss FPJ Live 2018
Suppliers, supermarkets, chefs and industry experts take to the stage on 9 October to discuss the future of the fresh produce trade
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ArticleIn defence of potatoes
Hazel Flight, programme lead for nutrition and health at Edge Hill University, says consumer perceptions about potatoes are misguided
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ArticleMDS scheme becomes apprenticeship
Saffy Connolly, chief operating officer at MDS, explains how fresh produce companies have new opportunity to access the scheme