All articles by FPJ Staff – Page 83
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Big and small find a place in new world of marketing
There sometimes seem to be no bounds to the imagination that drives fresh produce marketing. It was not that long ago when
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ArticleSweet potatoes hit the big time
Sweet potatoes are a great example of how a niche vegetable can become part of the mainstream. Doris Lee Butterworth reports
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ArticleIndia looks to harness potential
Although India is the second-largest producer of fruit and vegetables in the world and fast becoming a force to be reckoned with, the UK still takes only a small volume of fruit from the country. Elizabeth O’Keefe looks at the possibilities surrounding the Indian fresh produce industry hot on the heels of Fresh Produce India 2011
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Backing British need not undermine trade
The news that Waitrose is to commit to 100 per cent English cherries in season is likely to be the first in a series of
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Retailers make the most of their points of difference
I get the feeling that simple descriptions to encourage the public to buy such as “sweet” or “juicy”
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ArticleWinter of two halves perks up vegetable category
UK businesses had to deal with one of the worst run ups to Christmas on record, and concerns are rife that long-term damage may have been caused to finances. But a change in weather fortunes after the festive period may hold solace. Alex Lawson reports
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ArticleStonefruit players keep fruit moving ahead of peak
It is a notoriously tricky period for the stonefruit category, but the supply chain is working hard to keep volumes moving ahead of supply and demand getting back on track from May. So what’s in store for the coming months? Anna Sbuttoni reports
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Univeg-Expofrut boosts Argentinean production
Univeg-Expofrut, the Argentinean arm of Belgian produce giant Univeg, has boosted its topfruit exports to more than 52,000 tonnes during the first quarter of this year, according to a report by rionegro.com.ar.
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Spanish company makes fertilisation breakthrough
A new style of fertilisation has been developed by a Spanish business looking to increase crop yields and quality.
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ArticleIrish rugby star fronts consumption campaign
Bord Bia has recruited Irish international rugby star Tommy Bowe, a member of the Lions touring team, to head its Best In Season fresh produce promotion campaign.
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ArticleAndalusian melons hit shelves
Melons and watermelons from the Spanish region of Andalusia will be the first European crops to arrive on the market this week.
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CJ Lang acquires Landburgh
CJ Lang & Son Ltd has confirmed the acquisition of AM Landsburgh (St Andrews) Ltd.
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ArticleRoyal wedding boosts produce sales
The royal wedding is being credited with an upsurge in sales of cucumbers, mint and Jersey Royal potatoes.
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Price to present Pinnacle Awards
Waitrose MD Mark Price will present next week’s Pinnacle Awards at the Farmers’ Club in London.
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ArticleBelana breaks 100 day record in early harvest
East Anglian vegetable marketer Fenmarc has reported its earliest ever harvest for exclusive potato variety Belana
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Von Essen holding company in administration
The holding company of upmarket country house hotel chain von Essen Hotels has gone into administration.
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ArticleMack invests in British to boost domestic production
Supermarket supplier Mack has announced a major plan of investment in the UK soft-fruit, stonefruit and exotic fruit sectors as it looks to reinvigorate its reputation as a leading supplier of home-grown produce.
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ArticleUse Foresight: What is the future of farming?
A food revolution is needed if the world is to feed the nine billion mouths that are forecast for 2050. Anna Sbuttoni reports on responses to the Foresight report, its blueprint for changing a “broken” food system and the push to move it up the political agenda
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ArticleSeeds of change
The Republic of Ireland is the land of the plenty when it comes to fresh produce, with potatoes, mushrooms, strawberries, carrots and leafy salads being produced in abundance. But as the younger generation of entrepreneurs and long-running traditional firms strive to take the industry forward with innovative marketing and product development, issues such as aggressive tactics, economic unrest and rising costs are proving a challenge. Elizabeth O’Keefe reports from the leading growing area of North County Dublin.