All articles by Tommy Leighton – Page 106
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ArticleChileans launch Hass campaign in UK
The Chilean avocado industry is launching its first promotional campaign in the UK.
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Articleallfresh! tackles tough issues
In what many attending described as a challenging time for South African agriculture, speakers at the allFresh! 2005 conference conveyed a strong sense of optimism as delegates heard speeches on a number of ways and means to revive business, and boost the agricultural economy.
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ArticleQuality outlook at allfresh!
South Africa's fresh produce industry was told to tap into markets and focus on quality at last week's allfresh! 2005.
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ArticleAIDS threat to SA industry
The HIV/AIDS virus could have serious consequences for the South African fresh produce industry if no action is taken
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ArticleBEE-line for South Africa
Black economic empowerment (BEE) was an extremely poignant issue raised frequently throughout the allFresh! conference, in Stellenbosch, South Africa last week.
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ArticleFyffes joins Uniban for crack at US
Fyffes, the Irish fresh produce produce giant, has entered into a strategic US alliance with Uniban, the main banana export company in Colombia.
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China set for wholesale boom
China´s wholesale industry is set to boom, according to one of the country´s market representatives.
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ArticleRed Tractor hits £5bn
The retail value of food carrying the Red Tractor logo has passed the £5 billion mark.
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Minimum wage rises tomorrow
The minimum wage rises to £5.05 an hour from tomorrow (October 1).
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Carrefour and Tesco to swap stores
Media reports suggest that two of the world's five largest retail chains are about to announce a deal to swap stores.
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Guide to put markets on EU map
WUWM members are hoping their Good Practice Guide (GPG) will put markets on the map in the eyes of the EU.
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ArticleSoil Association irresponsible, says FPC
The FPC is critical of the Soil Association's stance on the National School Fruit and Vegetable Scheme.
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ArticleFPC sets down the challenge
The Fresh Produce Consortium has issued the entire industry with a challenge: to put its collective hand in its pocket and fund a PR campaign to drive consumption of fruit and vegetables in the UK.
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ArticleCompass stock heading south
The world’s largest catering supplier Compass has seen its shares dive after a profit warning and the announcement of the departure of its chief executive.
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ArticleDéjà vu at Morrisons
It was déjà vu at Morrisons today [Thursday] as, for the second week running, a planned three-day strike by staff at distribution centres was called off.
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ArticleWUWM opens doors to retail
The World Union of Wholesale Markets (WUWM) has opened its doors to retail markets.
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Are wholesale markets on borrowed time?
The fresh produce wholesale market may be a thing of the past for more economically developed countries, according to one US market manager.
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ArticleComprehensive labour study for UK industry
The first comprehensive survey of employment in horticulture started this week.
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Worcs town holds Applefest
Tenbury Wells in Worcestershire is gearing up for its first Applefest - a celebration of the apple in all its glory.
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Industry in discount danger
The rise of discount stores presents a great threat to the fresh produce industry.