All articles by Alex Lawson – Page 62
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NFU backs production push
Farmers can and will grow more food to feed a growing population while impacting less, according to the NFU.
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ArticleIsraeli strawberry season kicks off
The Israeli strawberry season is underway with the Yuval and Orly varieties already reaching the UK supermarkets.
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ArticleChristmas bonuses on the cards
UK fresh produce employees could be in for an increased Christmas bonus this year as employer “guilt” takes over.
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ArticleSpanish cold creates vegetable supply woes
Unseasonably low temperatures with heavy rainfall and even snow in some parts of Spain are having a dramatic effect on supplies of vegetables.
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Posie Packer strikes NP Seymour deal
Canadian produce machinery specialist Posie Packer has inked a distribution deal with Kent-based NP Seymour Ltd, which is offering sales and service for the Posie Packer produce bag labelling machine (pictured) for the UK market.
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Stubbins sees profit increase
Tomato supplier Stubbins Marketing has defied a tough worldwide market to report a profit increase.
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Irish fears over doubled carbon levy
The EU-International Monetary Fund (IMF) team may have negotiated an €85 billion rescue deal for the struggling Irish economy, but some in the republic’s horticulture industry have voiced concerns over the implications that this could have for fresh produce.
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ArticlePrime minister warned over horticulture snub
The Institute of Horticulture (IoH) has written to prime minister David Cameron demanding the government does not “trivialise” horticulture and cling to an “outdated image” of the sector.
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ArticleCovent Garden traders gain accreditation
Four New Covent Garden businesses have achieved Red Tractor certification to back up the market’s message that “if it’s British and in season, you’ll see it on buyer’s walk”.
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Sainsbury's launches premium beetroot
Produce World subsidiary Isleham Fresh Produce is launching Heritage Beetroot into Sainsbury’s under the retailer’s premium Taste The Difference label next week.
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ArticleUK producer organisations in crisis
UK producers have been thrown into crisis waiting for crucial funds from the EU of up to £27 million.
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Government pressured over hort research
A new report from the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Science and Technology in Agriculture is urging government to recognise that funding applied research in horticulture and agriculture is a public as well as a private sector responsibility.
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Unica launches prepared soup
Almeria-based Unica Group is launching its prepared soup Gazpacho by Unica into the UK market.
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ArticleCalifornian grape stocks up
Stocks of table grapes in California are 67 per cent up on last year, according to the latest figures released by the US department of agriculture.
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ArticleUK md steps up at The Greenery
The managing director of The Greenery's operations in the UK has stepped up to take on further roles with the company across the globe.
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Government sets Change4Life target
The government has set a target of March 2011 for Change4Life convenience stores to be active throughout the UK.
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Capespan Group appoints new ceo
The Capespan Group has appointed Johan Dique as its new chief executive officer, succeeding Neil Oosthuizen in January next year, who has been at the helm of the group since 2001.
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G’s comes out top in Tesco supplier awards
Empire World Trade (EWT), Branston and Azura were among the winners at Tesco’s produce supplier of the year awards last week, where G’s Marketing took home the top gong.
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ArticleMorrisons takes direct route in South Africa
Morrisons has revamped its South African supply arrangements as it steps up its global direct sourcing policy.
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ArticleJoe Rowe dies, aged 90
One of the most distinguished figures in the London flower trade, Joe Rowe has died, aged 90.