November 07
One dead, three missing in packhouse blaze- 3rd Nov
Four firefighters are thought to have died after a suspected arson attack at a Wealmoor vegetable packhouse in Warwickshire.
Wealmoor fire: packhouse had no sprinkler system- 5th Nov
Wealmoor has said that there was no sprinkler system installed at the firm’s vegetable packhouse and processing plant at which four firefighters are thought to have died in a fire on Friday night.
US Tesco opening gets mixed reaction- 9th Nov
Tesco launched its first six US stores under the Fresh & Easy Neighbourhood Market banner yesterday.
Produce World completes Marshalls acquisition- 20th Nov
Produce World Ltd has acquired Marshalls Holdings Ltd, a group of companies that includes Marshall Bros (Butterwick) Ltd and a 76 per cent holding in Agromark SA, in a deal agreed and completed last night.
JP Morgan: Morrisons to benefit from Somerfield sell-off- 21st Nov
Morrisons is establishing its most promising growth pattern since its acquisition of Safeway, in 2004, and it is set to benefit from Somerfield strategy.
Fresca unveils Evesham expansion- 12th Nov
The Fresca Group has opened a new Evesham-based business, ValeFresh Ltd, a specialist packer and ripener.
Mike Taylor dies, aged 69- 20th Nov
Mike Taylor, director of Flamingo Holdings and best known as the man whose face represented Marks & Spencer’s fresh produce and food divisions for more than 30 years, died this morning, aged 69.
Wealmoor thanks trade for support- 9th Nov
The fresh produce industry has rallied around Wealmoor this week, after four firemen were killed fighting a blaze at the firm’s Atherstone packhouse.
Fresh Direct launches 'Local' hubs- 2nd Nov
A leading fresh produce supplier to the foodservice industry has launched a service to give its customers seasonal access to fruit and vegetables grown within a 50-mile radius of their restaurants.
Public inquiry for strawberry grower- 4th Nov
A public inquiry into planning permission for polytunnels at a medium-sized farm in Herefordshire is set to open next week.
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