All articles by Ed Bedington – Page 24

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    CLAM citrus data released

    2005-10-24T14:01:02Z

    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

    2005-10-24T12:01:01Z

    Asda bosses have backed down in the face of protests and reinstated a staff discount scheme.

  • Tesco's Granny upset
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    Tesco's Granny upset

    2005-10-24T08:01:01Z

    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

    2005-10-23T14:01:00Z

    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

    2005-10-23T12:01:00Z

    The British Potato Council (BPC) is reporting strong interest among growers for a new potato safe-havens certification scheme to combat ring rot.

  • Mr Pippy on tour
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    Mr Pippy on tour

    2005-10-22T11:01:01Z

    English growers hit the road this week aboard a converted ice-cream van.

  • Florida prepares for Wilma
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    Florida prepares for Wilma

    2005-10-22T09:01:01Z

    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

    2005-10-21T11:01:00Z

    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

    2005-10-20T10:01:02Z

    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

    2005-10-19T16:01:01Z

    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.

  • FPJ makeover a success
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    FPJ makeover a success

    2005-10-19T08:01:01Z

    The new-look FPJ appears to have hit the mark with the industry.

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    Florida's grapefruit rise

    2005-10-18T11:01:01Z

    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.

  • Nigel Harris, md of Fresh Direct
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    Fresh Direct acquires Redbridge Caterfresh

    2005-10-18T09:01:00Z

    Re:fresh award winning foodservice supplier Fresh Direct has taken over Redbridge Caterfresh.

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    Asian trade rise

    2005-10-17T17:01:01Z

    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

    2005-10-17T15:01:00Z

    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

    2005-10-17T11:01:02Z

    The potential new owners of Somerfield are set to “throw a lot more money” at the business, according to reports.

  • Yorkshire grows sweetcorn
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    Yorkshire grows sweetcorn

    2005-10-15T11:01:01Z

    The first commercial crop of sweetcorn to be grown in Yorkshire has been harvested for Morrisons.

  • Asda first retailer to back Eat In Colour
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    Asda first retailer to back Eat In Colour

    2005-10-15T08:01:01Z

    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 board accepts bid

    2005-10-14T17:18:23Z

    Somerfield has accepted a £1.1 billion takeover bid.

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    Somerfield deal close

    2005-10-14T15:41:15Z

    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.