August 07
Bomfords deal done- 1st Aug
The remaining majority of the Bomfords Group has been sold in two separate deals.
Supplier abuse complaints hit Tesco and Asda- 21st Aug
Tesco and Asda have been ordered to hand over millions of emails after the Competition Commission (CC) has launched an investigation into complaints of potential supplier abuse.
Produce directors bailed- 31st Aug
Two directors of a fresh-produce company have been released on bail unconditionally pending drugs trafficking investigations following a dawn raid at their firm’s premises.
Final details of Bomfords deal released- 3rd Aug
Bomfords' administrators have released the final details of the sale deal completed on July 31.
Strawberry grower in administration owing £5.9m- 17th Aug
Polehouse Nurseries, the strawberry growing business owned by Peter Wensak, has gone into voluntary administration, owing nearly £6 million.
Bakkavör buys Exotic Farm Produce- 29th Aug
The Bakkavör Group has acquired the Exotic Farm Produce (EFP) group. The deal was announced on Tuesday, after more than six months of negotiation.
Chile hit by "white earthquake"- 10th Aug
Snow as deep as 20 inches in places is blanketing much of central Chile, and the fruit and vegetable industry is inevitably going to feel the effects.
Royal Mail action extended again - 6th Aug
The current round of strike action by Royal Mail workers has been extended and is now set to continue until Friday August 17. Click here for the latest Royal Mail information.
Tesco unveils Essex melons- 30th Aug
The first ever commercially grown British melons - from Essex - are to go on sale in Tesco.
Veg threat widens across Europe- 27th Aug
Vegetable supplies are under further threat, with the UK experiencing more rain, a similar picture in France, and producers in southern Spain warning that their drought conditions will severely hinder autumn and winter supplies.
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