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| EXECUTIVE TEAM | |
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Nigel Jenney - Chief Executive |
| Angie Stuart - Business Liaison Manager - Email Angie | |
| Sian Thomas - Communications Manager - Email Sian | |
| Kirsty Robertson - Administration | |
| COUNCIL - Non-Executive Directors | |
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Jim Rogers, President - Managing Director of Fesa UK |
| Nigel Harris, Vice-President - CEO of Fresh Direct | |
| Simon Martin, Vice-President - Group Sales & Marketing Director QV Foods | |
| Richard Brighten - Richard Brighten Associates | |
| Andy Garton - Head of Produce Buying WM Morrisons | |
| Jim Jeffcoate - Technical Director IPL/ASDA | |
| Gillian Kynoch - Commercial Director Albert Bartlett | |
| Chris Hutchinson MD Arthur Hutchinson / Chairman New Spitalfields Wholesale Market Tenants Association | |
| Anthony Levy - MD Ideas into Action | |
| Richard Thompson - Director Gilbert Thompson (Leeds) / Chairman Yorkshire Produce Centre Tenants Association | |
| Michael Velasco - Chairman Rodanto | |

Latest News
UK fresh produce industry celebrates growing relationship with Dominican Republic
Fresh Produce Industry Wastes Not
New appointments to FPC Council
Best practice guide for UK sprout producers
Small businesses take brunt of increased plant health inspection charges
FPC responds to dentists on 5 A DAY
Europe needs to tackle decline in eating fresh produce
UK fresh produce industry celebrates strong links with China
FPC rejects massive hike in statutory plant health charges
FPC calls EU ban on Egyptian fresh produce a 'ridiculous mistake'
FPC seeks industry's views on major promotional campaign
FPC welcomes vindication with lifting of ban on Egyptian fresh produce
ASA rejects frozen veg claims for nutritional benefits
FPC welcomes 'on board' new Directors
FPC contests massive hike in plant health import inspection charges
Commission's 'What's on the menu this summer?' campaign misses the mark for UK consumers
UK fresh produce industry takes hit for E.coli scaremongering & seeks action from UK Government
UK fresh produce industry demands compensation
E.coli update - UK suffers while we wait for answers from Germany
Minister launches Re:freshing Guide for UK Growers
Defra Task Force ignores red tape tangle affecting fresh produce industry
Increased plant health inspections and charges are a cynical imposition
New drive needed for UK sustainable development policy
FPC supports HMI decision to get tough on rogue traders
Greening horticulture can meet challenge of global food security
Increased production of fresh produce is key driver for food security
Don't be a seasonal Scrooge this Christmas
FPC snatches School Fruit & Veg Scheme from the brink
Fruit & veg are the tops for health benefits & low environmental impact
Please sir, save our fruit & veg!
FPC calls for urgent application of Assured Trader Scheme
FPC lobbies for School Fruit & Veg Scheme
Fresh produce is vital to deliver Task Force's objectives
UK lobbying saves banana importers immediate costs and unnecessary controls
FPC calls for swifter action to remove unnecessary controls on banana imports
FPC secures £3 million saving for industry with deregulation coup
Zero carbon - zero choice? FPC responds to zerocarbonbritain 2030 report
FPC rejects increased plant health import inspection charges as 'unjustified'
FPC announces election of new Vice President
Sound science and informed debate needed on GM technology
FPC debates role of GM in horticulture
FPC calls for more evidence to influence review of burdensome 'high risk' import controls
FPC responds to research on 5 a day and cancer incidence
FPC to scrutinise proposals to increase plant health import inspection charges
FPC welcomes combined front to tackle labour abuse
FPC calls for greater support from ports
ALV proves a winner for importers
Eating 5-a-day should be child's play
Fresh produce industry welcomes Food 2030 strategy
Inadequate FSA guidance will cause industry chaos on new import controls
Government departments need to set the table together
Fair miles - not food miles - are a welcome step towards sustainable development
FPC welcomes ALV launch with delivery of full benefits for the industry
Celebrate British at the Olympics - but let's enjoy global produce
FPC welcomes Government's promise to cut red tape for importers
Eat with the seasons - but avoid confusing claims about green credentials
FPC welcomes support for traditional markets
Increased controls will burden importers unnecessarily
FPC Response to FSA Consultation - increased controls of 'high risk' imports
UK cuts tape on EU Marketing Standards
Research into green labelling schemes must benefit consumers and trade
FPC welcomes public debate on GM as potential tool for horticulture
Archbishop living in cloud cuckoo land
FPC to celebrate industry's links with Mexico at Annual Dinner 2010
FPC statement on Eat In Colour campaign
Unpalatable truth of uncoordinated EU healthy eating campaign
FPC calls on GLA to develop stronger relationships to combat rogue businesses
Industry welcomes Food Policy Council's support for fruit & veg strategy
FPC welcomes development of ALV but calls for urgent action to ensure benefits for industry
Industry set to play key role in securing UK food supplies
UK needs to act globally to secure food security sustainably
Traditional markets - survive or thrive? FPC challenges authorities to give more support
IDC puts air-freighted produce in perspective
FPC comments on PRC Quarter 4 Report
FPC calls on UK to follow Scottish lead to expand School Fruit & Veg Scheme
FPC Pesticide Registration MRLs and Risk Assessment by Cathy Eiden EPA
FPC Press Release - be reasonable about 'seasonable'
Mapping waste in the supply chain
Slough gangmaster loses GLA licence
FPC Press Release - Fresh produce industry puts best foot forward 02 04 09
PAN scrutinises retailer over pesticides
27 March 2009
How to create a DUCR v10 ALV - 3 Pilot Phases in March/April. If you wish to be involved in the 4th Phase phase 11 May contact FPC
Supply Chain Practices Consultation
24 February 2009
FPC Press Release - Confusion fuels concerns for horticulture 23 February 09
FSA consumer survey - 20 February 09
Automatic Licence Verification System (ALV) pilot seeks input - 13 February 09
SITPRO Ports Review - 06 February 09
FPC Press Release - FPC dinner celebrates Kenyan links 04 02 09
Response to Freshinfo Soil Association target article 27 01 09
FPC Response to FPJ David Shapley column 27 01 09 - subject: EU crop protection restriction - letter to the editor from Nigel Jenney
National Outbreaks and Incidents - Dr Bob Adak HPA January 2009
FPC Press Release - European Parliament Jeopardises Fruit & Veg Supply
FInal EU Proposals on Crop Protection Products
PRESS RELEASE - Future of horticulture remains critical
Gordon Brown responds to EU proposals
Fruit Logistica - Pre-book and save
PRESS RELEASE - FPC marks the passing of former president
PRESS RELEASE - Food security still at risk from EU proposals
Revised Marketing Standards get the go-ahead
EU proposals on pesticides – next steps
Importers Division nominations
Commission to set nutrient profiles
European consumers and food labelling

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