All articles by Tommy Leighton – Page 40

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    Canaries counts cost of fires

    2007-08-10T13:01:01Z

    Forest fires in the north and north west of the island of Tenerife in the Canary Islands have destroyed farms and potato and tomato production land.

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    PEACH changes to go live on October 2

    2007-08-10T11:01:01Z

    The ‘go live’ date for the rollout of the changes to the PEACH system has been confirmed as October 2, 2007.

  • Snow-capped peak overlooks the Ceres Valley
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    Winter brings SA growers mixed blessings

    2007-08-10T09:01:01Z

    A succession of massive cold frontal systems with high wind speeds and rough seas have brought more rain, snow and icy conditions to South Africa, in particular the Western Cape

  • Sun World signs up European trio
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    Sun World signs up European trio

    2007-08-09T12:01:01Z

    California grape and stonefruit producer, marketer and breeder Sun World has appointed three new licence-holders in Europe.

  • Ronald Bown: strike signals "moral decay" in Chilean society
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    Chilean exporter hit by worker strike

    2007-08-09T09:32:32Z

    Pacific Nut, the Chilean nut, almond and plum exporter, was temporarily closed down on Monday by striking workers who blocked access to two of the company’s facilities.

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    Hull Fruit Market redevelopment taking shape

    2007-08-08T14:01:01Z

    A shortlist of five developers has been chosen to draw up detailed proposals for the redevelopment of Hull’s historic Fruit Market area

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    EurepGAP translations available

    2007-08-07T15:01:01Z

    The new EurepGAP Standard version 3.0-1 is now available in German and Spanish.

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    Asia Fruit Logistica a sellout

    2007-08-07T13:01:01Z

    Asia Fruit Logistica, Asia's first regional fresh fruit and vegetable trade fair, has attracted more than 100 exhibitors for its launch event next month.

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    Royal Mail action extended again

    2007-08-06T16:57:26Z

    The current round of strike action by Royal Mail workers has been extended and is now set to continue until Friday August 17. Click here for the latest Royal Mail information.

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    NZ to take apple appeal to WTO

    2007-08-06T11:20:04Z

    New Zealand government ministers and officials met top-fruit industry leaders in Wellington today, reportedly to draw up battle plans for taking Australia to the World Trade Organisation for its refusal to open its ports to New Zealand apples.

  • MVS focus firmly on foodservice
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    MVS focus firmly on foodservice

    2007-07-23T16:01:01Z

    A new Kent-based fruit supplier claims to be the only company in the UK specialised in importing grape and lemons purely for the foodservice sector.

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    Royal Mail workers launch two-week strike

    2007-07-19T15:01:01Z

    Postal workers to launch nationwide industrial action for two weeks from July 25. Click here for full Royal Mail statement.

  • Growers' Market at Horti Fair
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    Growers' Market at Horti Fair

    2007-07-18T16:01:01Z

    International Horti Fair, an exhibition at the Amsterdam RAI from October 9-12, is introducing a new pavilion for plant suppliers, called the Growers’ Market.

  • Qataris make bid for Sainsbury's
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    Qataris make bid for Sainsbury's

    2007-07-18T08:22:12Z

    As widely expected in the City, Sainsbury's has been approached by a Middle Eastern investment fund about a possible £12-billion takeover.

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    Gwyther attacks wages board

    2007-07-17T14:01:02Z

    HTA director general David Gwyther has launched a furious attack on the Agriculture Wages Board after the AWB ratified much-criticised proposals for a new wages order.

  • Green film shows polytunnel promise
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    Green film shows polytunnel promise

    2007-07-17T08:37:52Z

    Growers living in sensitive areas where residents complain about polytunnels could be set for a boost after new trials into the feasibility of green film suggested they may be commercially viable.

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    HDC reveals four berry prospects

    2007-07-16T11:01:01Z

    The HDC has revealed the results of its summer fruit raspberry variety trial.

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    Two new faces on Sainsbury's board

    2007-07-15T17:01:01Z

    Sainsbury’s appointed two new board members ahead of its annual general meeting.

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    Tesco stores shut in security alert

    2007-07-15T08:33:52Z

    Fourteen Tesco stores across the UK - closed on police advice after a series of security threats - should reopen for normal Sunday trading.

  • Tesco returns to low-price focus
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    Tesco returns to low-price focus

    2007-07-14T09:01:01Z

    Tesco will launch its most extensive price-focused TV advertising campaign for more than 10 years tonight [Saturday].