All articles by Tommy Leighton – Page 173
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ArticleRetailers looking at happy Christmas
The early build up of road freight indicates a good retailing Christmas
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ArticleSoft-fruit growers told to stop whinging
Soft-fruit growers should stop moaning and make the most of their opportunities.
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Swimming against a tidal wave
Tell us something we don't know. More reports have appeared in the last couple of weeks which will strike fear into many in
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ArticleEuropeans collaborate on residue database
A European database has been created to remove duplication of effort on residue data generation.
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ArticleWTO ruling favours NZ top fruit
New Zealand's apple and pear industry in line for NZ$50m leg-up.
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ArticleSouth Africa export directory available
The Perishable Products Export Control Board (PPECB) has launched two books, the second PPECB Export Directory and 160 Years of Export - The History of the Perishable Products Export Control Board, a complete history of the PPECB.
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New home for herbs
The British Herb Trade Association is moving in with the Processed Vegetable Growers Association, in Louth.
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ArticleOne third of UK top-fruit industry could disappear
At least one third of the UK top-fruit industry could disappear unless it pays greater attention to its management and marketing, says a new report.
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ArticleMandela message for Fairtrade retailers
Former South African president Nelson Mandela has delivered a strong message of support for South African Fairtrade fruit and also the UK's retailers.
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ArticleTesco stretches its lead at top
Tesco is expected to announce a 13.2 per cent rise in UK sales, when it releases its trading statement this week.
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Plimsoll launches monthly industry update
Plimsoll has launched a monthly industry-watch service.
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ArticleFlower company sponsors football club
World Flowers achieves another goal, by sponsoring local football club.
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Fresh produce Q Award for Sainsbury's
Sainsbury's Anya Potatoes won a silver Q, while M&S was highly commended for its Jubilee strawberries, supplied by KG Fruits.
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Canterbury hosts Eurofair ñ after a fashion
The Goods Shed food hall in Canterbury has come to the rescue of a farmers market event that attracted 50,000 people to the city in 2003.
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ArticleUK consumers vote for natural packaging
Fresh food packaging with less environmental impact holds great appeal for UK consumers
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FPC and Defra collaborate on plant health
UK cross-industry association collaborates with ministry to respond to EU plant health directive.
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ArticleWorshipful presence for fruit
The Worshipful Company of Fruiterers and its livereymen and friends across the country showcased fruit at the Lord Mayor's Show
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Heavy borrowing leaves fresh produce industry on the edge
Plimsoll Publishing has highlighted 90 fresh produce companies that are borrowing heavily in a bid to capture extra market share.
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ArticleJack gees up Defra on New Covent Garden
Michael Jack has urged government to show some responsibility when it comes to London's markets.
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Stubbins scoops bronze in Wales
Stubbins Marketing Ltd has won a bronze medal in the True Taste / Gwir Flas Wales Food & Drink Awards 2003-4 for its Santa baby plum tomatoes.