All articles by FPJ Staff – Page 65
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ArticleAn audience for ugly food
A Kent MP has launched a new charitable company this week aimed at “re-educating” the public about imperfect-looking produce. Kathy Hammond examines how it will work
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ArticlePeter Hill: Supermarkets need to commit to lower specs and higher prices to ensure future for Bramleys
In recent months a number of growers in the south-east region have expressed their concern about the future of growing Bramley
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Evolution of the modern supply chain
The rapid evolution of the modern retail supply chain, and its impact on suppliers, makes next week’s City Food Lecture
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ArticleBayWa extends T&G bid by one month
German group BayWa Aktiengesellschaft has extended its takeover offer for New Zealand agribusiness Turners & Growers (T&G) for a further month until 7 March, Asiafruit reports.
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ArticleIndependent retail revival
Times are tough for greengrocers, but while shops across the UK are closing their doors for the last time, there are some fruit and veg stores pulling shoppers away from the major retailers. Tom Bonnett examines how independents are finding success in the face of austerity
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ArticleBe my veggie Valentine
Who says you have to say it with flowers? With Valentine’s Day looming, Lisa Kjellsson discovers a range of creative campaigns promoting the romantic qualities of fruit and vegetables
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ArticleBanana price crisis persists
Despite the complexities of global sourcing, logistical issues and the skill it takes to produce in volume, the banana remains one of the cheapest lines in the basket
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Home cooking boosts fresh produce range
While consumers are often branded convenience conscious, every year a loyal band of buyers still makes their own
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High street dream is just that as local produce ventures still struggle to survive
Plotting the changing shape of the fruit and vegetable industry on a weekly basis includes more than the major news breaks,
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Time to promote the best of fresh produce
According to the weather app on my phone, it’s currently -16°C in Berlin, which could prompt a rethink of my packing
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ArticleGreenery UK acquires Baarda shares as tough times bite
Greenery UK has acquired all the shares in John Baarda after the tomato specialist approached it for financial assistance for the third time in less than two years.
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Lantra calls for growers' feedback
Skills council Lantra is calling for growers to take part in an extensive review examining roles, skills and responsibilities of those working across horticulture.
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ArticleTotal Berry seeks brix alternative
Total Berry is working on a new technique to provide a more accurate assessment for strawberry taste, quality and maturity measurement than brix.
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ArticleMajor lettuce glasshouse project faces opposition
Plans to build a multi-million pound 50-acre glasshouse site to grow lettuce and ornamentals in West Sussex are being opposed by locals.
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ArticleZespri predicts kiwi output fall
Zespri, the international marketer of New Zealand kiwifruit, has forecast this year's harvest at 90m trays, down from 105m in 2011.
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Mediterranean focus for Medfel show
This year’s Medfel trade show will take place from 24-26 February in Perpignan, France.
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Bayer backs "New Vision for Agriculture"
The private sector is committed to play a strong role in transforming agriculture to address urgent global needs, according to Bayer CropScience.
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ArticleNew £2.6m warehouse boost for Portsmouth
MMD (Shipping Services) has opened a new £2.6m warehouse at the international port in Portsmouth.
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Haith revamps Rootveg polisher
Haith has launched a new version of its Haith Rootveg polisher, which has no drive belts or pulleys.
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ArticleEuropean growers hit out at ‘below-cost’ retail returns
European growers have been protesting this week over a range of issues from dissatisfaction with prices and the supply chain to the trade deal with Morocco.