All articles by FPJ Staff – Page 70
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ArticleCornerways to join Coforta co-operative
Major UK nursery Cornerways is to become a full member of the Coforta co-operative after several years of close collaboration with The Greenery UK.
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Nigel Jenney: Fantastic range of fresh produce on show in visit north of the border
As Christmas approaches and members across the industry prepare to optimise the final busy period of 2011, I am mindful of the
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ArticleThe other ornamental
An industry that has used the recession to its advantage, pot plants and foliage have seen demand rise and stabilise. Elizabeth O’Keefe rounds up the trends
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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