October 07
Royal Mail strike will re-start on Monday- 11th Oct
The Communication Workers Union (CWU) has announced more strike action will start on Monday.
Total Produce buys Greenery UK wholesale business- 16th Oct
Total Produce has purchased the UK wholesale operations of The Greenery and reached an agreement to supply the Greenery’s Dutch salads and vegetables to markets across the UK.
Smoothie firm not that Innocent- 3rd Oct
Smoothie specialist Innocent has been lambasted for its claims that its “superfood” drink removed bodily toxins and could supply more antioxidants than eating the recommended five daily portions of fruit and veg.
More mail strikes announced- 3rd Oct
The Communications Workers Union (CWU) has announced further strike action - click here for full details.
Study says organic food is healthier- 28th Oct
It has been reported today that the biggest study into organic food has concluded that it is more nutritious than conventionally-grown produce and may help to lengthen people's lives.
Teen lands jammy Tesco deal- 24th Oct
An entrepreneurial 18-year-old has won a major contract to supply Tesco with his home-made jam.
Spanish villa to be won with Jaffa- 2nd Oct
The largest ever on-pack promotion by Jaffa was launched yesterday, with a Spanish villa up for grabs.
Organic v conventional - the showdown- 21st Oct
The European fresh produce trade is set to go head to head with the organic lobby over a crucial vote on a new Pesticides Directive at the European Parliament next week.
Spooky peppers hit Sainsbury's- 18th Oct
A spooky alternative to the pumpkin is to appear at selected Sainsbury’s stores in time for Halloween.
Stark warning for UK apples- 26th Oct
The UK apple industry is in serious danger of becoming a victim of its own success, warned Tesco senior fruit buyer Martin de la Fuente this week.
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