Tom Davenport at MarketInvoice claims worsening supermarket payment terms are a ‘real worry’ for suppliers; explaining that a radical overhaul of the business relationship is required

As she heads off on a 12-month horticultural sabbatical, Waitrose buyer Amy Lance reveals what she hopes to achieve from working across the UK, California, west Africa and South Africa

Our very own Briony Dunmore recounts the first Crowdfunded asparagus feast in the UK; highlighting the benefits other produce categories could reap from funding similar profile and exposure building events

Jim Prevor, the Perishable Pundit, offers his insight into why generic promotional pleas to increase fresh-produce consumption might have failed and offers fresh ideas on different approaches

Hannah Maundrell, editor in chief at money.co.uk, says being transparent about customer and employee rights not only builds loyalty but makes good business sense

Phil Turner, head of digital at Direct365, offers tips from a number of experts regarding the steps employers can take to protect their workers

Arno van der Maden from CBI’s Central American Agro Food Export Programme points out why he believes the region should be not seen as merely an alternative source

Chef and food writer Liz O’Keefe lets us in on how she is creating a stage to promote consumer awareness and interest in fresh fruits, vegetables and their suppliers

Euromonitor International analyst Simone Baroke evaluates the challenges and opportunities for EU healthy school food programmes; suggesting a policy rethink may be needed

Jonathan Winchester says businesses cannot afford to ignore the opportunity to actively ‘pull in’ the millions of consumers that use Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat or WhatsApp