All articles by Thomas Hobbs – Page 27
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Public service
Derbyshire-based firm GW Price is excelling in its role as the biggest fruit and vegetable supplier to the NHS
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Article
Total Worldfresh revives greengages
Total Worldfresh says it will reassess the potential of selling greengages commercially into the UK market.
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ArticleThe Co-op reveals produce packaging innovation
The Co-operative is set to use a new packaging system which it says can extend the shelf life of fresh produce by up to two days
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Tesco has 'held talks' over Fresh & Easy
Tesco has been exploring its options with regards to its US operation Fresh and Easy Neighbourhood Market.
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ArticleDrought prevents Psa spread in New Zealand
An ongoing drought has brought an unexpected reprieve to kiwifruit growers battling Psa in New Zealand's Northern Island.
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ArticleMMD in Chilean grape first for Portsmouth
MMD Shipping Services has imported Chilean grapes into the UK via Portsmouth International Port for the first time.
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ArticleAldi makes UK convenience store debut
Aldi is opening its first-ever convenience store in the UK.
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Video: Ethical trade in South Africa
FPJ and Eurofruit reporter Thomas Hobbs visited South Africa's Western Cape for a closer look into the social efforts of its fruit producers.
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AnalysisTo promote or not to promote?
With a glut of 50p retail promotions of late, are these helping or hindering the industry?
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ArticleTesco expands its retail operation in Thailand
Tesco has launched online grocery services for customers in Bangkok, Thailand as part of its aim to improve its international presence.
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ArticleFreshfel raises School Fruit Scheme concerns
Freshfel Europe has revealed that it has sent a letter to the EU commissioner for agriculture, Dacian Ciolos, questioning the appropriateness and timing of the EC consultation on the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) schemes providing agricultural products to school children.
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ArticleJRC makes three new appointments
The Jersey Royal Company has announced three senior management appointments to support both its on-island and UK potato operations as it looks to bounce back after last year's bad weather conditions.
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ArticleFruit Logistica unveils new logo for 2014
Fruit Logistica, the leading international event for the fresh produce industry, has presented its new logo ahead of its international promotional campaign for next year's event.
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ArticleEC expects neonicotinoid suspension
Future of Bayer and Syngenta-supplied chemicals remains uncertain despite last week's failure to reach a majority vote on the insecticides
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ArticleDefra dismisses neonicotinoids threat
Insecticides do not threaten bee health, according to new research carried out by Defra and Fera
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ArticleMMD in Chilean grape first for Portsmouth
Over 1,000 pallets of grapes from NYKCool arrived on 27 March, the first of eight weekly shipments from Chile due at the port
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ArticleNew agreement for 'Papple' variety
Worldwide Fruit agrees deal with AIGN for marketing of its Papple fruit variety
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ArticleCo-op reveals packaging innovation
Retailer's own-brand Truly Irresistible vine tomatoes will be the first to adopt the new packaging
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ArticleMiguel Gonzalez to leave Hispa Fruit
General manager is to offload his shares to Staay Food Group and leave the company by the end of May
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ArticlePoor weather drives Greenvale loss
Wet weather negatively impacted on crops during 2012, leading to a net operating loss despite higher revenues