All articles by FPJ Staff – Page 74
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Retailers focus on size and colour to boost offer
Fruit size is commonly used as a promotional tool, but it doesn’t work for all categories.It seldom appears to enhance
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HPA has a lot of tough questions to answer
There was an argument in some circles that British growers could actually be the beneficiaries of the devastating E. coli
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ArticleKarin Ridgers: Engaging consumers in the wonders of fresh produce
I was asked recently to film as the “vegetarian and healthy eating” expert for VideoJug, and we filmed many ways
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ArticleA special relationship
The relationship between the US and the UK has always been strong, with a substantial number of US products coming into the country. As the new US seasons prepare for launch, Elizabeth O’Keefe reports on how things are shaping up
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ArticleGrower-exporters find the ideal route to market in South Africa
Efforts by retailers to increase direct sourcing from their suppliers in South Africa are being challenged by increased efforts by grower-exporters and exporters to set up their own direct supply lines. Fred Meintjes reports
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ArticleMeet the man from Del Monte
Del Monte is one of the strongest banana brands internationally and a key player in a consolidated market. Alex Lawson caught up with UKmanaging director James Harvey to talk sourcing models, consumption and innovation
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Software: Changing the way in which we work
There is little doubt that we are in the middle of a broad technological and economic shift where companies are using software
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ArticlePromotions push value not volume in a tight market
Supermarkets are promoting citrus on value not volume as supplies tighten, but returns to growers have been hit by the exchange rate and higher input costs. Anna Sbuttoni reports on a market characterised by rising prices but fears for the long term
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Delia's domestic support as British takes centre stage
With my modest vegetable patch awash with runner beans, I have been paying more than a passing interest in what the multiples
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ArticleMarket models offer food for thought
A quick scan down the delegate list at this year’s NABMA conference shows that while the split between private and
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New world order makes collaborative PR difficult
Why is it that British horticulture, as far as its attitude towards co-operative promotion is concerned, always seems to be in
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Can British produce step up to the plate?
As we move into British Food Fortnight, we have something of a British-themed issue for you this week.With such an emphasis
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English growers find new ways to meet demand
Before any of our readers think that there has been a mistake, the reference and picture of a British asparagus pack at Marks
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ArticleConsumers buy into philosophy of prepared fruit and veg
On first impressions, the prepared fruit and vegetable market is on the up with both volume and value growth rising slowly but surely. However, the industry is divided and the clear message is that the sector is not out of the woods yet. Elizabeth O’Keefe reports
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ArticleFlying the flag for Britain
Much has been made of the government’s ambitious plans to ramp up British production and supermarkets increasing local sourcing. But is it really happening? Chloe Ryan examines the latest official statistics to find out
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ArticleMarket mission
A champion for markets and one of their most constructive critics, Nicholas Saphir turned the wholesale scene upside down nearly 10 years ago with his London review. So what does he think now? Anna Sbuttoni finds out
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ArticleBrazil faces real challenges
Money worries are weighing down the Brazilian melon sector and the South American country is struggling to serve the UK due to changeable exchange rates. But Brazilian growers are keen to reiterate their message on quality. Elizabeth O’Keefe reports
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AnalysisIs Tesco’s rethink on Japan defeat or design?
Tesco’s decision to pull out of Japan might have been a shock to people used to the supermarket succeeding at everything it does, but Alex Lawson reports on why admitting defeat might be a shrewd move for the retailer’s global ambitions
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ArticleThe Dutch conundrum
Dutch top-fruit suppliers are asking themselves some difficult questions as they prepare for a bumper season. What are they going to do with all those pears? Will they get the returns they need from apples? And most importantly, how they can they safeguard their profitability in future? Anna Sbuttoni reports
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ArticleSpain pushes for recovery
The coming months are likely to prove a true test for Spain as salad growers from Andalusia to Valencia try to bounce back from the impact of European E. coli crisis of May and June. Kathy Hammond finds out how the sector is measuring up