All articles by FPJ Staff – Page 64
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ArticlePotatoes seek shoppers’ eye
A reduction in potatoes sold on deal has led to volume declines in the category, but a number of new product developments show that innovation is still alive and well
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Enthusing consumers about fresh produce
Creating a sense of adventure when it comes to taste is another weapon in the retail armoury to boost sales, and among those
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ArticleYesterday’s future
At last week’s City Food Lecture Sainsbury’s CEO Justin King discussed whether we are seeing a return to old-fashioned retailing. So what did he conclude? Michael Barker reports
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ArticleLiz O'Keefe: More confidence needed: Young fruit and veg generation inspired by bespoke conference
Oddly, I felt nervous on my way to the first conference for young people in the fruit and vegetable business, Fresh
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Supply chains firmly back in the spotlight
The situation at Del Monte Fresh in York is sure to get everyone talking about retail supply chains again (page 4). The
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ArticleEmerging Giants
Outside of the established export powerhouses, a number of other countries are starting to make a name for themselves. Liz Bonsall, a research analyst at Promar International, reports
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ArticleTaking Fairtrade a step forward
Ahead of this year’s Fairtrade Fortnight, Chloe Ryan examines how the movement has withstood the economic crisis and asks what is in store for 2012
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ArticleSummer of salad
Lettuce has managed to weather the lack of sun over the past year to maintain momentum and there is optimism that this summer’s events could provide a real sales boost
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Presentation is key in the fruit and veg aisle
The multi-purpose role packaging plays is often forgotten. I once heard an expert give a definition which he said could be
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Annual Dinner with China proved to be one of the finest in the long history of the event
Our 66th Annual Dinner was a resounding success, with a capacity crowd at the Savoy celebrating the Chinese New Year in style
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Producing the successful varieties of tomorrow will take more than just money
With not much spare cash floating around at present, the news that the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council
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Effects of E. coli case still felt by producers
There was much talk at Fruit Logistica last week about the handling of last year’s E. coli crisis, and in particular the
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ArticleSainsbury's CEO pledges to help consumers understand fruit and veg
Sainsbury’s chief executive Justin King has said the supermarket plans to do more to promote understanding of fruit and vegetables.
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Asparagus conference details unveiled
At this year's Fruit Logistica in Berlin, Asociafruit and Euro Asper have revealed the official programme for the ninth edition of the European asparagus conference, Euro Asper 2012, as well as the event website, reports Eurofruit.
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ArticleSarah Dawson: Government must take the lead in fixing the leaking R&D pipeline
Applied horticultural R&D and its translation into practice is crucial for our industry to keep pace with its competitors on
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ArticlePassion for veg
Heather Mills has got a packed schedule with her food commitments and training for an appearance at the 2014 Winter Paralympics. Lisa Kjellsson finds out more
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Stores thinking ahead of winter weather
Spring is in the air at Sainsbury’s and, while the majority of the country has been freezing, grow-your-own kits are
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ArticleKing of grocery
On 15 February Sainsbury’s chief executive Justin King will be delivering the City Food Lecture on the subject ‘UK grocery retailing - back to the future?’ Ahead of the event, he tells Michael Barker about how Sainsbury’s plans to meet its British sourcing targets, how he sees the role of the importer and the evolution of the modern supply chain
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AnalysisHas GM hit the buffers?
The debate over genetically modified food had gone quiet until last month’s decision by BASF to move its GM operations out of Europe threw the issue back into the spotlight. David Burrows asks where that leaves the future of biotechnology
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ArticleLooking for positives
A continued decline in both value and volume is being seen in the organic produce sector, but insiders remain optimistic that the worst is behind them