All articles by Ed Bedington
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SA citrus exporters urged to avoid Spain
South African citrus exporters are being urged to avoid shipping fruit to Spain due to stringent inspection processes.
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Greenvale gains Royal approval
Greenvale is celebrating after being awarded the prestigious Queen’s Award for Innovation.
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ArticleBing to start with a bang
Poor weather has delayed harvesting of California Bing cherries but supplies are on course to arrive in early June, the California Cherry Advisory Board has confirmed.
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Angus AVA go at Taste of Scotland
Angus soft Fruits have been getting the consumer appetite whetted with tasting sessions at the Taste of Scotland show last week.
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ArticlePut your questions to Re:fresh
The Re:fresh Partnership has lined up a series of hard-hitting industry leaders to be interviewed on-stage during this year’s Re:fresh Conference 2006.
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Asda goes local on soft fruit
Asda is extending the scope of its local sourcing when it comes to strawberries, with a little help from Advanced Marketing Services.
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Welsh produce to the fore for pub chain
A leading Welsh wholesaler has landed a deal to supply a leading pub chain with local produce.
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FTA fears not realised
The practical impact of the compulsory 48-hour working week has not lived up to the industry’s fears but the cost burden is significant, according to the Freight Transport Association (FTA).
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Family firm invests for success
A family firm supplying flowers, plants and vegetables for more than 160 years is now at the cutting edge of technology after a shake-up.
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ArticleSomerfield signs up Hazeldene
Hazeldene foods is celebrating after signing up Somerfield as a new customer.
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ArticleKidney transplant for trader
As FPJ went to press this week, two New Covent Garden-based brothers were embarking on a joint venture that puts the daily turmoil of the fruit trade well and truly in the shade.
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ArticleGovernment to scrap school scheme
The government is pulling the plug on the School Fruit & Vegetable Scheme and the fresh produce industry has 18 months to assist in the creation of a suitable replacement.
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ArticleBooths makes move
Re:fresh award-winning retailer Booths has relocated its Lancashire-based headquarters to state-of-the-art offices tailor-made to help its staff achieve their business objectives.
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ArticleBrazil launches apple promotion
Brazilian apple producers are hoping for success in the UK this season with the launch of a new promotion.
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ArticleFreshfel takes China to task
Freshfel has led a trade delegation to China in a bid to open the market up to European exporters of fruit and vegetables.
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Retailers bullying local authorities
Local councils and authorities are being ‘bullied’ into approving plans for new and extended supermarket stores, a team of independent researchers has alleged.
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ArticleSmall change from government
The government is launching another new campaign to encourage people to eat more fruit and veg to improve their health.
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ArticleTesco records £2.25bn profit success
Tesco has revealed record breaking underlying profits of £2.25 billion, 17 per cent up on the year before.
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ArticleTesco's south-east convenience plans
Tesco is planning to open as many as 100 convenience stores in the south-east over the next decade, it has been reported.
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Co-op backs British on tomatoes
The Co-operative Group is showing its support for British tomatoes this season, with a little help from suppliers IVG White.