All articles by Laura Gould – Page 36
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Polish conference draws European crowds
Poland’s Conference Fresh Market 2008, held on September 19, drew 260 participants to the event, all keen to cement new trade relations.
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Freshconex unveils conference topics
The 2009 Freshconex Congress will be held in Berlin on February 3, in conjunction with Fruit Logistica.
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EFFP conference to tackle big issues
Heads of food retail, food manufacturing and the UK supply chain will tackle tightening global food supplies, unprecedented global food demand and the dramatic increase in food prices at the fifth English Farming & Food Partnership (EFFP) conference on October 28.
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Arava UK treads the Mill
New company Mill Associates has taken over the marketing activities of Arava UK.
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Plimsoll issues further stark warnings
Fresh produce companies are faced with a stark choice, according to the latest industry analysis from Plimsoll - hold on to sales at reduced margins, or opt to reduce in size and scale.
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Jaffa reveals new identity
Today sees the relaunch of one of the fresh produce industry’s truly iconic brands, as a new Jaffa logo is unveiled to the global trade in Rotterdam.
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Markem-Imaje makes new appointments
Markem-Imaje, the world’s largest coding and labelling equipment company, has appointed John Murray as operations manager and Steve Ellison as sales manager for its UK operation.
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Local reigns at the Garden
Communication was the key word of the day at the Local to London trade event held on Wednesday at New Covent Garden Market (NCGM).
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"Eat or be eaten", warns Jackson
The fresh produce sector is ripe for further consolidation, as pricing pressure from the major retailers continues to take its toll.
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Hull University secures services of ex-Tesco director
Hull University Business School’s Logistics Institute has secured top retail guru Christine Cross as a visiting professor.
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OGA to host organic protected cropping event
The Organic Growers’ Alliance (OGA) is to host a day tackling the subject of organic protected cropping.
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RSA organic plums in fine fettle
Organic plums from South Africa look set to enjoy a solid harvest this season.
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Soil Association urges ban on insect sprays
The Soil Association has written to Defra secretary of state Hilary Benn urging him to ban neonicotinoids sprays in the UK with immediate effect, after suggestions the products are killing bees.
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Sweet Bite heads for Europe
Pepper variety Sweet Bite, grown by Sulat in Israel and marketed by Agrexco, is on its way to supermarket chains in the UK, the Netherlands, Austria, Scandinavia and, from this year, Germany as well.
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M&S develops sustainable distribution centre
Marks & Spencer is building a 1.1 million sqft sustainable distribution platform in the north of England.
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Riverford plans to open neighbourhood restaurants
Box delivery scheme Riverford Organic Vegetables is planning to open a chain of “neighbourhood restaurants”, according to the Western Morning News.
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Farming leaders call for sustainable future
UK farming union leaders have called for long-term sustainable supply relationships to boost the current fragile confidence of farmers following a difficult summer.
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NSF and Trucost create strategic partnership
NSF International has announced a global strategic partnership with environmental research organisation Trucost plc.
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M&S to post sales slump
Marks & Spencer is due to reveal a dramatic drop in like-for-like sales this week.
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Sainsbury's launches confidential supplier line
Sainsbury’s has launched a confidential phone line and website to enable suppliers and colleagues to speak up if they have any concerns about fraud, theft or general rule breaches.