All articles by FPJ Staff – Page 86

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    Spring feeling means Re:fresh is almost here

    2011-03-04T09:32:49Z

    Spring around the corner heralds a mood of anticipation for mild temperatures with plenty of sunshine, for England to win the

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    The art of science

    2011-03-04T09:32:45Z

    Heston Blumenthal is a household name, known for his experimental take on food and as the face of Waitrose alongside much-loved cook Delia Smith. Here, he talks about working for the premium retailer, his 600 dishes in development and why health campaigns should be about more than nutrition. Andy Greeves and Richard Aldhous report

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    DEFRA makes right noises but it’s all down to profits

    2011-03-04T09:32:39Z

    It’s always nice to know that government is supportive of UK horticulture. That would seem to be the case judging by

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    All change as retail mind games hot up

    2011-03-04T09:32:34Z

    There’s no doubt that psychology plays a huge part in supermarket negotiations.All the power in recent years seems to

  • Playing fair
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    Playing fair

    2011-02-25T09:32:28Z

    As Fairtrade Fortnight gets everyone talking about ethical shopping, Anna Sbuttoni asks what supermarket price wars mean for the brand and how sales of certified fresh produce can make a comeback after a difficult 12 months

  • At the heart of UK fresh produce
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    At the heart of UK fresh produce

    2011-02-25T09:32:23Z

    Spanning five counties in a key production area, the East Midlands is a hub for distribution to retail and catering, a mix of high volume products and forward-thinking entrepreneurs. Ahead of the FPJ Conferences - East Midlands event, Elizabeth O’Keefe reports

  • A global supplier of the future?
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    A global supplier of the future?

    2011-02-25T09:32:17Z

    As all eyes are on the Middle East, Promar International’s divisional director John Giles considers the region as a global fresh produce supplier of the future

  • No let up for organics as value and volumes fall
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    No let up for organics as value and volumes fall

    2011-02-25T09:32:10Z

    Organics have taken a hit this month, with a report from the Soil Association blasting the UK government’s support for the sector just as value and volume growth is sliding. Anna Sbuttoni reports on a sector that is still struggling to make a comeback

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    Retailers bring new variety to the fruit and veg aisles

    2011-02-25T09:32:04Z

    English apples have had an extra boost at Marks & Spencer with an illuminated shelf barker featuring a film strip now playing

  • Article

    Cloud ERP - is a hybrid solution the answer?

    2011-02-25T09:31:58Z

    While the scramble gathers pace for the IT industry to climb on the Cloud bandwagon, opinions are divided on how suitable this

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    Co-operative faces the ‘big retailer’ challenge

    2011-02-25T09:31:48Z

    The Co-operative has set itself quite a task by aiming to make 90 per cent of all possible products Fairtrade. It’s a

  • National treasures
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    National treasures

    2011-02-18T09:56:51Z

    Chips are a British institution served up everywhere from high-end restaurants, high-street chains and gastropubs to fish and chip shops and mobile vans. Anna Sbuttoni reports ahead of National Chip Week

  • Israel well-placed in short market
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    Israel well-placed in short market

    2011-02-18T09:56:43Z

    This season promises to be one of the best that the Israeli citrus industry has seen for a while, with climatic problems across the globe making the country the place to source both quality and volume. Elizabeth O’Keefe reports on why Israeli citrus suppliers are in confident mood

  • The banana market structure has been questioned in a new study
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    Supplies run tight as ink dries on EU trade deal

    2011-02-18T09:56:36Z

    The banana trade has been dominated by the rubber-stamping of the EU trade deal this quarter. But while the ink is still drying, supplies have been tight and sourcing structures called into question. Alex Lawson looks beyond the Brussels boardroom

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    Marketing chiefs find new ways to describe produce

    2011-02-18T09:56:32Z

    Retail descriptions to encourage the customer to buy have always been fascinating, and there is every indication to suggest

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    New Master takes the reins at annual Feast of the Conversion

    2011-02-18T09:56:28Z

    Fruiterers joined together in St Mary Abchurch on 25 January to celebrate the Feast of the Conversion of St Paul, the day when

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    Iconic brand is a giant boost for veg sales

    2011-02-18T09:56:23Z

    The appearance of the Green Giant - an iconic brand if ever there was one - on fresh vegetables in the UK (p4), is a welcome

  • English apples well-placed in challenging season
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    English apples well-placed in challenging season

    2011-02-11T08:48:22Z

    Worth almost a billion pounds in UK sales, the apple and pear industry is serious business for the fresh produce industry. Elizabeth O’Keefe examines the current state of the season and asks how the coming months will pan out

  • Beyond the label
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    Beyond the label

    2011-02-11T08:48:11Z

    With healthy eating in vogue, it’s hardly surprising that brands are using their marketing nous to tap into the trend. But they may have gone a little far, says David Burrows

  • Soft fruit runs short as Egypt halts ahead of Spanish supply
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    Soft fruit runs short as Egypt halts ahead of Spanish supply

    2011-02-11T08:48:00Z

    It has been one thing after another for the soft-fruit sector following a series of setbacks, with everything from snow to the Egyptian protests putting the brakes on the supply chain. At the same time, smaller packs have held back volumes and conspired to knock £40 million off the category. Anna Sbuttoni reports