What We Do

We are the trade association for the fresh produce industry and represent our members in key areas......

We organise a range of meetings and forums within our divisions to discuss current issues and concerns and take action on behalf of members.

We work closely with a range of stakeholders including DEFRA, HMRC and RPAI. We have successfully influenced the implementation of the revised Plant Health legislation promoting the acceptance of a risk-based approach to import inspections, and development of an electronic system of notifying arrival to ensure minimum disruption to members’ businesses.

We continue to work closely with the Department of Health and NHS Supply Chain on development of the School Fruit & Vegetable Scheme representing the industry and promoting consumption through education and awareness and supporting 5 A DAY and Healthy Start

We are a member of the Freshfel Board which provides a direct route to EU policy makers and we represent the UK fresh produce industry in a range of EU advisory groups.

Nigel Jenney sits on the Gangmaster Licensing Authority Board to represent the industry in the implementation of Gangmaster Licensing licensing.

Our prestigious FPC Annual Dinner takes place in February and offers an ideal networking opportunity and where members entertain clients in the opulent surroundings of the Savoy Hotel, London.  This great, themed event is sponsored by the embassy of a leading exporting nation with the culture of that nation influencing the menu and entertainment.

The Re:fresh Annual Conference & Awards Dinner is a must for proactive businesses within the industry.  This major annual event offers an informative, stimulating conference with key speakers discussing key topics.  The evening presents an Oscar style awards dinner and enjoys an attendance in excess of 500 guests from every sector of the industry. Re:fresh is a partnership of the FPC and Fresh Produce Journal (FPJ).

We inform and advise on new legislation and the potential effects of new regulations including:

• food safety

• amendments to the plant health regime

• packaging waste recovery and recycling regulations

• changes in EU marketing standards

• carbon management and climate change

• pesticide management including Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs) developments

We issue tariff / price information to members on a regular basis:

• Standard Import Values (SIVs)
  

• Simplified Procedure Values (SPVs)

• London Market Prices

We provide publications free to members:
- Code of Practice for the Control of Pesticides
- FPC Guide to Packaging Waste Regulations
- FPC Guide to Importing Fresh Produce into the UK
- FPC Food Hygiene Guide
- Re:fresh Directory - published annually in May