All articles by Alex Lawson – Page 53
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Wholesale set to gain from food scenario
Wholesale markets could benefit from a potential disruption in supermarket supply chains created by climate change and food prices.
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Supermarkets praised over English apples
Supermarkets have been praised for their support of domestic apples and pears as competition for share of English fruit heats up.
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Daumar opens first UK office
Spanish packaging and machinery specialist Daumar has opened its first dedicated UK office and distribution network.
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Spring Valley gets the Gist
Logistics provider Gist Limited is managing prepared fruit producer Spring Valley’s international inbound supply chain between South Africa and the UK.
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Pettitt to speak at East Midlands event
NFU horticultural and potato board chair Sarah Pettitt is the latest to be confirmed for the FPJ Conferences - East Midlands event, to be held at the White Hart, in Lincoln on 17 March.
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New managing director at Univeg UK
The managing director of Univeg UK is to retire, to be replaced by a senior fresh produce figure.
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Guernsey glass to push herb trade
A Guernsey herb production company is applying for permission to build an acre of modern glass - something unheard of for many years on the island.
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The Co-op loses sleep over Big Deals
The Co-operative has scored a Big Deal move after working through the night.
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Government collapse causes Irish hort crisis
The Irish fresh produce industry has lost its second minister in less than a year in the political turmoil that has forced the
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Riverford extends offer in drive for growth
Riverford Organic Vegetables is targeting “modest” growth in the coming year and has purchased a vegetable farm in France to help achieve it.
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Medfel 2011 on the horizon
The Medfel 2011 trade show will take place this year on 4-6 May in Perpignon, France.
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Biofresh to showcase new Smartpallet
Biofresh will be showcasing the mark II version of its Smartpallet at Fruit Logistica. Smartpallet releases carefully
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Univeg showcases UK at Fruit Logistica
Univeg will be putting the focus on sustainability and showcasing its new UK arm Univeg Direct UK at Fruit Logistica.
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ClemenGold brand plans ramped up
Marketers and suppliers of ClemenGold will use this year’s Fruit Logistica to finalise plans for the 2011 campaign, giving further impetus to the brand.
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Norbert Dentressangle reports strong 2010
Norbert Dentressangle has reported a strong 2010 with every sector of its logistics activities performing well.
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FPJ offers Fruit Logistica deal
Tickets for this year’s Fruit Logistica can be bought now at a significant discount via FPJ. An official three-day pass for the trade show is available for just €44, a saving of €16 on tickets on the door, while day tickets are also available for €18, a saving of €7.
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Polytunnel decision overturned
Soft-fruit grower EC Drummond & Son has landed a “common sense” victory after a High Court decision against polytunnels erected on its farm in Herefordshire was overturned.
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Produce trade shows Foresight
Increased consumption of fresh produce and its sustainable production are “vital” to meet the challenges of global food security.
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EU poised to end banana wars
The long-running “banana wars” that have dogged the fruit’s supply for almost two decades are poised to come to an end despite question marks and concerns still remaining.
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Tesco confirms executive personnel
Philip Clarke has announced the composition of his executive committee to take effect on 1 March when he succeeds Sir Terry Leahy as group chief executive of Tesco.