All articles by Tommy Leighton – Page 116
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ArticleKentish boost for Tesco
Tesco’s emphasis on locally sourced produce was given a boost with the in-store launch of the Kentish new potato season.
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ArticlePick your own price position
Promar International's Michelle Gibson believes suppliers should be positioning their products into the correct price bracket.
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ArticleFruit Logistica already in gear for 2006
The initial marketing results for next year’s Fruit Logistica have seen keen demand from abroad for both the exhibition and its jubilee event, the 25th Fresh Produce Forum.
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ArticleChiquita admits employees shared price information
Following the raids of banana and pineapple companies by EU officials investigating possible price-fixing, Chiquita Brands International has admitted that it was its tip-off to the EU that provoked the full-scale probe into leading players in the two categories.
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ArticleCorbana voices tariff concerns
Corbana, the national organisation of banana producers of Costa Rica, has reiterated its concerns about the new EU tariffs, which is due to be imposed to the tune of €230/metric tonne on banana imports from January 1, 2006).
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Turkey tries to resolve Russian dispute
In order to resolve its emerging fruit and vegetable crisis with Russia, Turkey is reported to be mounting a major diplomatic offensive.
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Fruit companies raided by EU officials
Fyffes and Chiquita amongst fruit companies raided by EU officials said to be probing suspected European price fixing cartel in bananas and pineapples.
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ArticleEnglish apple growers address supply issues
English top-fruit growers are looking to take their destiny into their own hands with the formation of a new steering group to shape the future of the sector.
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ArticleWill 80% commitment be enough?
All the industry collaboration in the world will not enable Tesco to double its English top-fruit sales in three years unless
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Tesco in talks with farmers on biofuel
Tesco is meeting with British farmers this week to discuss ways of sourcing an ingredient for petrol in the UK, which makes the fuel more environmentally friendly.
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ArticleFenmarc owner buys Pann Krisp
Lifecrown Ltd the owner of Fenmarc Produce, a fresh produce company that has interests in the Nottingham area, has acquired ready-meal supplier Pann Krisp for an undisclosed sum.
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Scots lash out at retail fear factor
The chief of Scotland’s farming union has branded the element of fear within the supply chain to UK supermarkets “totally unacceptable ” and said complaining to the OFT is “too risky”.
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"Strawmato" gets national exposure
A new tomato variety has been dubbed the “strawmato”, because it resembles the fruit and can be dipped in chocolate.
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ArticleSome apples are better than others
Some apples could offer more health benefits than others, new research indicates.
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ArticleBiggest ever kiwifruit load leaves Tauranga
New Zealand's kiwifruit industry has loaded its largest ever shipment for the northern European market.
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SA citrus exporters get Fairtrade green light
ALG Farms and its empowerment partnership, Cedar Citrus, in the Citrusdal Valley in South Africa’s Western Cape region, have packed their first Fairtrade branded fruit for the UK market.
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Florette takes on new PA Vision
Packaging Automation Ltd has supplied its third machine to Soleco UK Ltd, the pre-prepared salad and vegetable specialist.
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Asda focuses sights online
Asda aims to double the size of its home shopping service this year to increase its competitiveness with Tesco.
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ArticleCo-op to cut jobs at hq
The Co-operative Group plans to cut 600 jobs at its Manchester headquarters in an attempt to save £50 million a year.
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Chandler blast at banana price tag
The UK’s biggest farm shop has hit out at constant rock-bottom banana prices on the high street.