Industry analysis from Fresh Produce Journal
Analysis and insight for the UK fresh produce business.
Packaging’s pivotal fresh produce role
Nancy Nicholas, senior development engineer and food scientist for Amcor, looks at the key challenges facing the fresh produce packaging business and champions its contribution to a sustainable future
How to monetise your farming data
Jon Stewart of MeritAgCheck explains how app-based farm management systems can help improve efficiency, boost output, and reduce costs
Analysis: Peru’s export business is right on trend
Recent poor weather dampened its growth, but overall the country’s export trade remains buoyant, as Wayne Prowse reports
EU-UK deal “hopeful” sign for trade
Reduced border checks would be welcomed by Belgian exporters during an important period for tomatoes, peppers and aubergines
‘Chaos set to ensue’ following government’s EU reset
Mike Parr, UK and Ireland CEO at PML Seafrigo, despairs at the government’s U-turn and fears for the implications on the supply chain
Conversations
Fruitbox 113 · Franka Rodriguez, Aldi South Group
Franka talks to Chris White about the extension of Aldi South Group’s ethical sourcing model into avocados, with more categories on the horizon
Fruitbox 112 · Daniel Sauvaitre, Interfel
Chris and Daniel look at global trade policy and its impact on the fruit and vegetable business
Fruitbox 111 · Duncan Jones, Sinclair
Duncan talks about Sinclair’s new home-compostable fruit label, described as a “huge step forward” in making fruit and vegetable labelling a 100 per cent sustainable practice
Competition may intensify in UK citrus market after EU deal
Egyptian citrus suppliers to the UK may need to adapt to maintain export growth following a new trade agreement between the EU and the UK, says Osama Saleh of HoudElNile
Big bread deal could offer opportunity for fresh produce
Beanstalk Global’s Max MacGillivray says declining bread consumption is leaving an opening for fresh, healthy foods
Analysis: Range of fruit drives South Africa’s export growth
Wayne Prowse explains how the country’s commitment to certain categories makes it a key counter-seasonal supplier
‘Expect the unexpected in Trump’s tariff saga’
Edwin Reyes, a senior consultant at Promar International, assesses the potential impact of President Trump’s tariffs on the UK fresh produce sector and other international markets
Philippe Binard: US tariffs will have “strong impact” on global fresh produce trade
Freshfel Europe’s general delegate warns of future international trade instability, but hints at potential opportunities for the EU fresh produce business as a result of US tariffs
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GPG offers thoughts on global blueberry production
Jamie Petchell says interest, demand, production and supply continue to increase at ”impressive levels” globally
Post-Brexit red tape ‘putting off overseas hauliers’
Mike Parr, CEO of PML Seafrigo in the UK and Ireland, takes stock of the major challenges facing UK fresh produce logistics, from plant health fees to port delays and government U-turns
Move to circular economy ‘boosts UK’s resilience’
Keith James, member of the Circular Economy Taskforce and head of public sector partnerships and policy and insights at WRAP, on why the organisation is backing the government’s circular economy plans
Ending of PO scheme ’harms British competitiveness’
Nick Marston, chairman of British Berry Growers, outlines serious concerns over Defra’s decision to end the Producer Organisation (PO) scheme
What can challenger brands teach the fresh produce industry?
Harvey Choat, MD of comms agency Nexus, explores what fresh produce brands can learn from the best ‘challenger brands’ in food and drink?
Potential for more UK fruit exports to Singapore
Market opportunities are likely to increase as Singaporean economy continues to recover from Covid and tourism rebounds
Aldi announces £67 million store investment
The discounter is planning to create better consumer shopping experience and upgrade refrigeration to lower carbon emissions
NFU Cymru keen to collaborate with Senedd on SFS
Wales’s farming union highlighted importance of continued SFS collaboration in meeting with Welsh deputy first minister
South African grapes mix old markets with new
New opportunities beckon, but traditional markets are still key for the country’s table grape industry
Analysis: New Zealand’s exports back on track
Wayne Prowse brings you up to speed on recent key trends in the country’s fresh fruit export trade