All articles by Tommy Leighton – Page 56
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ArticleEurope scraps subsidies and targets consumers
The European Commission proposed reforms to the Common Market Organisation (CMO) for fruit and vegetables this week that would see many of the industry’s €1.5 billion (£1bn) subsidies scrapped, with funding prioritised towards increasing consumption and protecting the environment.
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ArticleBrogdale put out to tender
The department for environment, food and rural affairs (Defra) is putting out to tender the contract to maintain and curate the National Fruit Collections at Brogdale.
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ArticleChileans rocked by Mexican rejection
The Chilean fruit industry has reacted with surprise to the rejection last week of 15 containers of fruit by Mexican authorities.
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Article$350,000 a kilo tomato seeds
One kilogramme of Hazera Genetics "Summer Sun" tomato hybrid seeds is sold to farmers in Europe for US$350,000, according to Hazera, Israel's largest producer and marketer of vegetable and field crops hybrid seeds.
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US firms raided by FBI
Two US citrus giants have been raided by the FBI, at the request of the antitrust division of the US Department of Justice, on suspicion of price collusion.
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ArticleFPJ delayed by wind
Due to extremely high winds and resultant road closures, the Royal Mail has informed us that it was unable to collect this week’s Fresh Produce Journal from our printer, in Buxton, yesterday.
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Aussie wholesalers stand up to growers
In a move that might interest UK wholesale market traders, Australian fruit and vegetable wholesalers have issued a raft of specifications to stop growers from sending in second grade produce and expecting a first grade price.
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High winds and high-sided vehicles
Following many reports of overturned lorries during today's gales and the associated disruption to motorways and trunk roads, the Freight Transport Association has asked its members to carefully consider decisions on scheduling and routeing of high sided vehicles.
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ArticleEat in Colour hits the headlines
After many months of preparation and planning, the fresh produce industry’s Eat in Colour campaign has been launched to consumer media today, so keep a look out for coverage in national and regional papers and on regional radio stations.
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ArticleRussell Burgess dies, aged 89
Russell Burgess, one of the best-known names in the UK potato and vegetable sectors has died, aged 89.
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ArticleBob Smith dies, aged 63
Bob Smith, who owned Smith & Son at Western International with son Paul, has died, aged 63.
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ArticleTesco weighs in with Christmas record
Supermarket leader Tesco has predictably weighed in to the post-Christmas retail celebration, reporting a "successful" Christmas, with strong growth and record sales.
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California freezing
California's citrus industry was hit by a second night of record-low temperatures this weekend, increasing fears of widespread crop destruction.
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Don't fall foul of Companies Act
The Forum of Private Business (FPB) is warning firms not to fall foul of the Companies Act, the initial provisions of which came into force at the start of the year.
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Holiday entitlement to rise
The government is proposing an increase in statutory holiday entitlement - to 28 days - by October next year.
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ArticleMerger creates £400m UK produce superpower
Total Produce, the spin-off company created by Fyffes' recent demerger, is to join forces with Redbridge Holdings to create a near £400 million fresh produce superpower.
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UK growers can influence climate change
NFU welcomes EU energy and climate change package, but warns delivery must match aspirations.
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Ex-Asda man joins Tesco
James Condon, the former head of global marketing for George at Asda, has been installed by Tesco as its new head of brand communications and trade planning.
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ArticleRetail eats into OOH potential
The out of home (OOH) eating market is under threat from rising competition from supermarket takeaway meals, according to TNS analyst Ed Garner.
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ArticleMackle tackles apples
Leading apple processor James Mackle Ltd is using exclusive new technology to supply a preservative-free apple product to the fresh-cut industry.