All articles by Alex Lawson – Page 47
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Chemistry hots up for potatoes
Potato growers in the UK have two new fungicide options to use in their blight control programmes this year, both with the advantage of containing a new active ingredient from “a totally new class of chemistry”.
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ArticleTesco to expand Fresh & Easy
Tesco has signalled its intention to expand its Fresh & Easy convenience store chain in the US after opening its first two outlets in northern California.
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ArticleColors 'puts upheaval behind it'
The Colors Group, one of the largest fruit exporters in South Africa, has put recent upheavals behind it and says it is fast regaining its position as one of the leading names in the country’s vibrant fruit industry.
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ArticleThai produce given quality deadline
Thailand has until next January to prove that all shipments of 16 suspect vegetable types to the EU meet quality standard requirements, according to the Thailand Trade Representative Office (TTR).
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New MD in at British & Brazilian
Experienced fresh produce boss Anne Walton is to join British & Brazilian Produce (B&B) Ltd.
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Direct sourcing may trigger retail 'humanity’
The direct sourcing model increasingly employed by UK supermarkets may bring out their “humane” side, according to a leading supplier.
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ArticleFPJ staff promotions
FPJ is delighted to announce a number of promotions within its editorial team.
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Nearly Naked Veg Co up for gong
Devon’s Nearly Naked Veg Company is in line for another major award having been named the South West’s Enterprise of the Year in the Countryside Alliance’s annual awards.
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Optimism grows as Irish look for salvation
Optimism in the Irish Republic’s struggling fresh produce sector may be in short supply - but there’s still a feeling of “nervous excitement” about the new government that’s soon to take over, according to one grower.
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NFU campaigns for planning equality
The importance of food production and the rural economy must be fully recognised in the new National Policy Planning Framework (NPPF), according to the National Farmers' Union (NFU).
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ArticleBrazilians in lime drive
The Association of Brazilian Lime Producers (ABPEL) is promoting the qualities of Brazilian limes to British shoppers and chefs, as part of a campaign to raise the profile of the fruit this year.
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Strong blueberry season for Chile
Chilean blueberry export volumes have continued to surpass expectations for this season’s campaign thanks to favourable weather in the country, which has enabled the country to ship six per cent more fruit to date than the 2009/10 season.
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ArticleCommittee calls for port development
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has backed the Transport Select Committee’s report which calls for greater development of the UK’s port and airport infrastructure.
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ArticleChiquita suffers 'difficult' year
Chiquita Brands has reported a fall in full-year and fourth-quarter results for 2010 following a banana trading year that company chief executive Fernando Aguirre described as “one of the most difficult in decades”.
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ArticleFlamingo replaces UK md John Hackett
Flamingo UK managing director John Hackett has left the company, it has emerged this week.
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ArticleCo-operative mindset key as retail dominates
Growers and suppliers should seek alternative retail markets in order to combat the “arrogance” and domination of the supermarkets, leading psychologists have suggested.
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ArticleTotal Produce sees revenue rise
Total Produce has announced an increase of seven per cent in revenue last year to almost €2.6 billion despite a tough year in the UK.
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ArticleAsda sees fourth quarter rise
Asda’s fourth quarter sales rose by 1.6 per cent excluding fuel and VAT in stores open for more than a year.
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Retail market growth struggles
Retail market growth is decelerating because shoppers are holding back, the latest Kantar Worldpanel data shows.
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ArticleNew ceo in at Damco after accounting scandal
Logistics company Damco has appointed a new chief executive for its UK & Ireland operations after two executives were dismissed over alleged financial irregularities.