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Fresh Produce Consortium All Things Markets – operational and policy matters affecting wholesale markets
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The Fresh Produce Consortium UK trade association for the fresh produce industry Recognised as the voice of the UK industry Provides advice on regulatory and technical issues Liaison and lobbying with wide range of stakeholders Business development
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Total market volume – fruit & veg Thousand tonnes Defra *2014 provisional data
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UK Imports – fruit and vegetables Defra *2014 provisional data Thousand tonnes
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UK Self-sufficiency – exploding myths Defra Pre-1750around 100% 1750-1830s90-100% (except poor harvests) 1870saround 60% 1914around 40% 1930s30-40% 1950s40-50% 1980s60-70% 2000s60% 2014 (provisional): 11% for fruit 58% for vegetables All fruit & veg = 34% 36% - apples 19% - tomatoes 101% - carrots
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UK economy and food prices Food prices have risen 18% in real terms since 2007 Prices for fruit and vegetables have fallen in past year Around 12% of household income is spent on food Fruit & vegetable consumption is falling Main food issue of concern remains food prices UK national statistics
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Key UK consumer concerns – food issues % of respondents FSA May surveys – prompted & spontaneous responses
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Wholesale - opportunities beyond multiple retail Wholesale and food services = 35% of market share Fragmented & highly competitive sector Resilient, buoyant & vibrant – despite anecdotal evidence of decline Maintains market size and extensive presence
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Food service trends Food service is outpacing grocery in terms of growth ‘Modest resurgence’ in independent retail versus fall in out of town superstores 18,000 independent greengrocers in 2015 Eating out is rising year on year Londoners eat out more than any other region = 20% of national spend on eating out
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Regulatory burden – EU & UK legislation Rising cost of raw materials and distribution Exchange rates: £ v € Fierce competition – discounting on High Street Unpredictable weather conditions Key issues affecting wholesale
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Distribution - delays at Calais & stowaways FPC lobbying UK Government: Home Office, transport, food safety, insurance Providing guidance and advice to FPC members Raising public awareness of impact on fresh produce industry
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Focus on Enforcement: review of charges under EC Regulation 669/2009 Comparison of differences in charging regimes Assessment of additional costs to importers Assessment of alternative service provision of inspection Comparison of pesticide residue testing charges Report published March 2015 and available at BIS website: http://discuss.bis.gov.uk/focusonenforcement/business-focus-on- enforcement-2/business-focus-on-enforcement-fresh-produce-consortiums- review/
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Focus on Enforcement: key findings Inconsistencies in charges by Port Health Authorities Delays in testing and clearance impose substantial costs on industry No assessment of alternative provider of inspections No recognition of Assurance Schemes and record of reputable traders in levels of checks Ministers require FSA to commit to investigate
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EU action on plant health exceedances Greater EU scrutiny & action on persistently high levels of exceedances FPC facilitated Defra briefings for UK representatives of key exporting countries 8 countries received warnings in 2014 EU ban on Indian mango lifted but still under scrutiny
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Food safety and integrity Spotlight on food integrity since UK ‘horsemeat’ scandal Traceability as risk management tool as well as legislative requirement FPC Produce Integrity Database www.freshproducedatabase.org
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Modern Slavery Act and your business Affects organisations trading in the UK with annual turnover of £36m+ and their suppliers Need to make public annual statement Evidence of measures taken to ensure slavery & human trafficking is not taking place in your business & your supply chain FPC developing guidance for members
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Keep in contact with FPC Nigel Jenney nigel@freshproduce.org.uk Tel: 01733 237117 www.fpc.freshtalkdaily.co.uk www.freshproduce.org.uk
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