All articles by Ed Bedington – Page 24
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CLAM citrus data released
The total citrus yield in 2004/05 in the Mediterranean Basin countries amounted to 18.15 million tonnes, out of the global citrus yield of 91.5mt.
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Asda reinstates staff discount
Asda bosses have backed down in the face of protests and reinstated a staff discount scheme.
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Tesco's Granny upset
English producers have expressed disappointment with Tesco’s decision to advertise imported Granny Smith apples at the height of the English apple season.
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Salvesen restructures
Leading European logistics specialist Christian Salvesen is set to re-organise its structure in the face of sustained growth.
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Growers push for ring rot action
The British Potato Council (BPC) is reporting strong interest among growers for a new potato safe-havens certification scheme to combat ring rot.
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Florida prepares for Wilma
Florida's grapefruit growers are bracing themselves for hurricane Wilma, with the category 4 storm expected to strike on Sunday.
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Spanish strike disruption
A two-day transport strike in Spain finished on Wednesday as drivers ironed out grievances with government and industry, although fresh produce senders and UK importers do not expect deliveries to get back to normality until Sunday.
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Pan-European airfreight service launched
German aviation consultancy InAvia is behind a project to set up a cargo airline, FreshLine, specialising in the transport of perishable foodstuffs aboard regional freighter aircraft.
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Pro Natura's cash injection
Pro Natura, leading European trader of organic fresh produce in Europe, has had 50 per cent of its stock bought by Paris-based equity firm, Activa Capital.
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Florida's grapefruit rise
Florida is expecting to produce 88 per cent more grapefruit this year, with experts claiming the crop as evidence the state's grapefruit industry is recovering from the hurricanes of 2004.
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Fresh Direct acquires Redbridge Caterfresh
Re:fresh award winning foodservice supplier Fresh Direct has taken over Redbridge Caterfresh.
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Asian trade rise
Fruit trade between China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has maintained a strong momentum in recent years, the organisation claimed at a recent round-table meeting.
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London must act on food supply
Londoners must act to create a healthy global food supply system, according to speakers at a food conference in the capital today.
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Somerfield set for investment
The potential new owners of Somerfield are set to “throw a lot more money” at the business, according to reports.
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Yorkshire grows sweetcorn
The first commercial crop of sweetcorn to be grown in Yorkshire has been harvested for Morrisons.
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Asda first retailer to back Eat In Colour
Asda has become the first retailer to make a £75,000 pledge to support a generic promotion to boost fresh produce consumption.
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Somerfield deal close
The long running bidding war surrounding Somerfield looks likely to end with the retailer being tipped to be on the brink of accepting what is thought to be a £1.1 billion deal.