All articles by Laura Gould – Page 27
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ArticleConference rates Re:freshed
You thought BOGOFs were a thing of the past, but Re:fresh is bringing them back in recognition of the financial climate in which the industry is operating.
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ArticleThermal Pest Control heads to Europe
A new internationally patented technology to help reduce the need for pesticide spraying is being launched across the EU.
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New sponsors for U40s
The committee for the 2009 Under 40s Conference, taking place in Leipzig on January 28-31, is delighted to announce additional funding for this year’s conference from new sponsors.
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Soil Association under FPC scrutiny
The Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC) has termed the Soil Association’s decision not to impose a ban on organic certification of airfreighted produce a “fudge”, after the organic body announced it will “monitor” the situation.
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ArticleSterling slump hits EU suppliers
The economic downturn could present an “ideal opportunity” for UK growers, as reports emerge that importers are suffering severely from a 20 per cent price hike on imports from Eurozone countries.
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ArticleNew online portal for Chile
A new one-stop shop website providing centralised communication for the Chilean produce sector and information to help the industry make daily decisions is now live.
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ArticleSouth African plum sector pioneers
A pioneering campaign backed by the South African stonefruit industry and the South African government to promote the country as the preferred source of plums and as a top tourist destination has been launched in London.
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ArticleU40s look forward to Germany visit
The Under 40s fruit growers’ association will deliver its 20th conference in Leipzig, eastern Germany, at the end of this month.
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Fyffes seeking higher prices
Fyffes said on Wednesday it is looking for higher prices across all markets.
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Total Produce Norwich outlet "highly likely" to close
Total Produce is in consultation with all 40 members of staff at its Norwich branch with a view to closing it at month-end.
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ArticleJanuary voxpops go live on freshinfo
Consumers get to grips with the annual post-festive detox in the latest edition of freshinfo's monthly video voxpops series.
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Organic sales in Europe propelled
High consumer demand for organic foods is propelling fresh fruit and vegetable sales across Europe, according to a new report from Researchandmarkets.com.
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ArticleHappy New Year
freshinfo is shut for New Year's Day. We would like to wish every one of our readers and their families a prosperous and happy new year. We trust you have found our continued coverage useful over the festive period and look forward to you joining us again as our full service resumes on January 2, and throughout 2009.
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ArticleExosect scoops Moroccan innovation award
Exosect has won the Innofel award at the Sifel Morocco Agricultural Show for its pest control solution.
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ArticleIrish minister issues price war warning
A grim warning about the future of the Irish Republic’s horticulture industry, and the 7,500 workers it employs, has been sounded by the country’s minister for food, Trevor Sargent.
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DEFRA issues PEACH update
The Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC) has been issued an update from DEFRA PHSI regarding the latest problems with the PEACH system.
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Britons pick broadband over fruit and veg
British consumers would rather knock fruit and vegetables off their monthly expenditure than their broadband connection, according to new research from BT.
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ArticleWaitrose enjoys Xmas sales surge
Waitrose has posted a sales surge for the week before Christmas, with a 3.5 per cent boost in like-for-like sales.
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Articlefreshinfo takes a break for Christmas
freshinfo will take a break on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day, before returning on December 27. We will publish all the latest news throughout the rest of the festive period. On behalf of everybody at Lockwood Press, publisher of FPJ, freshinfo and the Re:fresh Directory, we wish our readers and their families an extremely happy Christmas and holiday season.