December 07
EU raids fruit importers amid cartel suspicions- 3rd Dec
The European Commission carried out a number of anti-trust raids at the premises of various producers and importers of exotic fresh fruits between Wednesday and Friday last week.
Fruit and veg prices soar by 23 per cent- 4th Dec
The price of fruit and vegetables has reached its highest point in three years, with a typical basket of fresh produce costing 23 per cent more than it did in July.
Supermarkets accused of price rigging- 6th Dec
Supermarkets have been accused of altering the prices of fruits and vegetables in order to fool customers that they are bagging a produce bargain.
Pauleys recognises suppliers' contribution- 13th Dec
Three firms have been honoured by foodservice specialist Pauleys in its supplier awards for 2007.
M&S and Tesco top of admiration awards- 4th Dec
Marks & Spencer has been voted Britain’s Most Admired Company, in an awards ceremony organised by Managementtoday.com (MT).
Little St Nic gives Tesco helping hand- 12th Dec
St Nicholas Court Farms is helping Tesco promote the ‘buy local’ message to customers this Christmas, with a special event to be held at Tesco Extra in Broadstairs on December 19.
Mack goes South West- 7th Dec
Mack Wholesale has announced the purchase of the fruit and vegetable division of Newquay-based wholesaler RT Julian & Son.
Israeli researchers release new cultivars- 4th Dec
Last week, Israeli researchers introduced several new varieties of fruits and vegetables, in a bid to improve on existing cultivars in the marketplace.
Asda staff to enjoy £12m payout- 7th Dec
Asda is giving all of its staff a £12 million Merry Christmas bonus.
Water and labour shortages hit NZ growers- 11th Dec
New Zealand apple growers are facing dry conditions in their principal growing area, Hawkes Bay, as well as labour shortage issues.
