All articles by Alex Lawson – Page 30
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ArticleFlamingo undergoes rebrand
Large-scale supplier Flamingo has changed its name and been rebranded.
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Ian Brown dies, aged 62
Former growers salesman Ian Brown has died at his home in West Malling, Kent, aged 62.
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Zeder makes Capespan takeover bid
Zeder Investments, which owns 27.7 per cent of the Capespan Group, has launched a bid for control of the company. The Zeder Investments offer totals R486 million and an offer of R2.25 per share.
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NFU disappointed over white paper
The NFU has said it is disappointed with the zero use target on peat in commercial horticulture by 2030 outlined in the government’s white paper on the natural environment.
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ArticleE. coli aid slammed as supply chain snubbed
The UK trade and Spanish growers are considering legal action after an aid package of €210 million was approved by the EC in the wake of the E. coli outbreak.
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ArticleWatton equipment goes under the hammer before closure
Watton Produce is to close down its operations in Norfolk and embark on a £25 million fire sale.
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Makro re-shuffles at the top
Cash-and-carry grocery wholesaler Makro has parted company with five directors as it changes direction and tries to halt underperformance in its 30-strong chain of UK stores.
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ArticleVestas strikes Port of Sheerness deal
A huge deal between the Port of Sheerness’ owner and wind giant Vestas could considerably decrease fruit handling at the port.
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ArticleFreshDrop enters delivery partnership
FreshDrop and Capital Dairy (Boston) have entered a partnership to launch a home delivery produce scheme throughout the Lincolnshire region.
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ArticleChiquita predicts fresh convenience growth
Significant opportunities exist for suppliers and marketers of fresh convenience products to increase their sales in Europe.
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Fairfood International director steps down
Frank van der Linde has decided to step down from his role as executive director after seven years at the helm of Fairfood International.
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ArticleM&S to debut with UK apricots
Marks & Spencer will be stocking the first British apricots of the season available in stores nationwide from the third week of July.
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ArticleEMR loved up over new strawberry varieties
Three new June bearing strawberry varieties with a romantic tilt from the breeding programme at East Malling Research (EMR) will be among those featured on the EMR stand at this year’s Fruit Focus.
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ArticleHaldanes approaches deadline to appoint administrators
Haldanes Stores is fast approaching a deadline to call in the administrators.
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ArticleTesco sales decline slows
Tesco reported a smaller decline in UK underlying quarterly sales after its food sales picked up during the period.
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ArticleSouthern Hemisphere apple exports to rise
Southern Hemisphere apple exports are on course to increase four per cent this year to 1.72m tonnes, according to estimates from iQonsulting and reported by Fresh Fruit Portal.
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ArticleTotal Produce expands soft-fruit operations
Total Produce UK’s strawberry breeding arm Redeva has announced its operation has been expanded through an exclusive agreement with California-based Plant Sciences International (PSI).
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Dole SA producer shot dead in Egypt
A table grape producer from South Africa working for leading fresh produce marketer Dole has been shot dead during what is believed to have been an ambush on a road some 50 miles outside the Egyptian capital Cairo.
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ArticleBeale launches Corefresh
A fresh produce veteran has set up a new company that aims to shorten the supply chain and benefit the environment.
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ArticleRobust response demanded after E. coli outbreak
The Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC) is demanding "full and immediate" compensation for UK businesses affected by the impact of the E.coli outbreak in Germany.