All articles by FPJ Staff – Page 70
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ArticleFrance eyes up UK opportunity
The longstanding relationship between Britain and France was underlined at a recent trade event, where producers from across the Channel came to explore opportunities in the British market. Michael Barker and Tom Joyce report
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ArticleConsumers warm to dried fruit and nuts
Price rises aren’t deterring shoppers from recognising the health benefits of dried fruit and nuts, as Chloe Ryan reports
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AnalysisHow do you eat yours?
It’s not enough to know how consumers shop the fresh produce fixture, what they put in their basket and why. The industry needs to find out what happens behind closed doors, once the shopping bags are unpacked
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ArticleExotics slip again as retailers change their approach
The exotics category continues to slide and with fewer promotions, sales are expected to suffer a knock-on effect
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Exciting varieties find their way into stores
Top-fruit varieties that are new to the consumer continue to arrive thick and fast on retail shelves.One of the latest
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AnalysisMartin Evens: Unsung heroes of the UK carrot industry shape the sector, but who will take this on in future?
The carrot industry is kept on track by a number of dedicated professionals who have given up their time to ensure that the
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Long term at heart of Sainsbury’s vision
Arguably, it didn’t need as grand a gesture as the 2020 commitment for Sainsbury’s to demonstrate its support for
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ArticleEVS future in doubt
The future of Newport-based English Village Salads (EVS) is on a knife edge after parent company Bakkavor announced a consultation over its continued operation.
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ArticleNew season grape arrivals reach port
Today sees the arrival of the first Cape earlysweet grapes as the southern African season gets underway.
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Sales sit pretty with the right presentation
British apple growers should be delighted at the presentation of their fruit at Asda, even if the price of 65-70mm Cox on
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Presentation of fruit to the Lord Mayor remains a major highlight
One of the historic highlights of the Fruiterers’ year is the ceremony of Presentation of Fruit to the Lord Mayor. This
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The unexpected business benefits of installing a new ERP system
During the early stages of the selection and implementation of a new ERP system, expectations are high on both sides for the
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ArticleEgyptian supplies overcome unrest
Despite being amid civil unrest, the Egyptian fresh produce industry is preparing to deliver the much-needed citrus and berry offer come December
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ArticleWar on waste
It’s been said that UK consumers throw away food that would weigh the same as one million double decker buses, fill nine Wembley Stadiums or 15 Albert Halls. The problem is hard enough to measure, let alone solve. So where does this leave the fresh produce industry?
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ArticleGrape supplies set to run short over festive promotional window
It won’t be easy for buyers to get hold of the volumes they will need if they are planning Christmas promotions on grapes
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Innovate or stagnate in the supermarket aisles to keep fresh produce business profitable
There are lots of good things going for fresh fruit apart from the obvious health benefits. There is enormous choice, with the
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Supply balance is not so easy to achieve
There’s been a lot of talk this week about growers and suppliers doing more to help themselves in the face of
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ArticleIrish investigate potato sales drop
Bord Bia has launched an extensive survey to establish why consumers are switching to other carbs
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ArticleDiet of Champions
What will it take to become Britain’s next heavyweight boxing champion? A punch like a freight train? Abs of steel? Or perhaps a diet rich in fruit and vegetables? Michael Barker meets top trainer Freddie Osei and up-and-coming British star Ian Lewison to find out
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ArticleJames Martin on a mission
Nearly three million people wake up to James Martin every Saturday. The celebrity chef talks to Anna Sbuttoni about backing British, why there’s no such thing as free food and his favourite Ferrari