All articles by Alex Lawson – Page 4
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ArticleMaersk inks deal on Belize service
Shipping giant signs deal to supply UK with bananas from Belize through Costa Rica, Panama and Europe
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ArticleCollaboration demanded for top-fruit sector
Growers, marketers and suppliers need to work together if the UK top-fruit sector is to increase its market share to 50 per cent.
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Lincolnshire fresh produce MBA launched
Leading companies in the fresh produce trade have put their weight behind both a new MBA course at the University of Lincoln as well as a new food industry forum.
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ArticleKanzi apples arrive in store
Kanzi apples have hit the shelves of three of the major UK supermarkets - Tesco, Waitrose and Sainsbury’s.
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QDelcias reaches UK market
Andalusia-based Costa de Almería has launched two new packs in its fresh, sliced pepper range QDelicias, which is specifically designed for the foodservice and catering sectors.
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ArticleCauliflower in disarray as prices plummet
The cauliflower market in the UK is in disarray due to unseasonably warm conditions during October as varieties with longer growing time coincide on the marketplace with those with shorter growing cycles.
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GLA in Olympics push
The Gangmasters Licensing Authority (GLA) is in talks to ensure ethical compliance is met as pressure is exerted on the supply chain by the Olympic Games next year.
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ArticleUK mushroom market 'positive'
UK market conditions have become “more positive” for Irish mushroom growers as a result of the strengthening of sterling against the crisis-torn euro, an all-Ireland conference was told last weekend.
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ArticleWaitrose strikes midnight with pumpkin
Cinderella’s carriage has drawn up at Waitrose with the launch of a new pumpkin.
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Herbert records sales success
Machinery specialist RJ Herbert Engineering has reported strong sales of its latest design pre-washing system for vegetables.
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ArticleFruit Attraction sees attendance increase
The third edition of Spanish fresh produce fair Fruit Attraction on 19-21 October in Madrid has attracted a record number of visitors.
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ArticleNew Russian wholesale market set to open
A new wholesale market is to open in Russia as part of a joint venture with Turkish companies.
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World Fruit & Vegetable Expo cancelled
The World Fruit & Vegetable Expo, due to take place at the ExCel centre in London next month, has been cancelled.
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ArticleMorePeople in web boost
Specialist recruitment and training business MorePeople has launched its new website.
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ArticleMaersk inks deal on Belize service
Maersk has signed an “unusual” three-year deal to ship bananas to the UK from Costa Rica with Fyffes.
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ArticleBirmingham market case heads to judicial review
Traders at Birmingham Wholesale Market are to take the council to a judicial review as the fight to keep the market running continues.
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ArticleSainsbury's contends Tesco lettuce ad
Sainsbury’s has pulled Tesco up over claims the UK’s largest supermarket has made over the freshness of its lettuce.
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ArticleThe Co-op cuts man hours after review
The Co-operative is to slash its man hours making the equivalent of 290 full-time redundancies.
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ArticleConcept pear orchard doubles yield
The East Malling Concept Pear Orchard has nearly doubled its yield to 22 tonnes in only its second harvest, producing 97-98 percent Class 1 fruit from one hectare.