All articles by Tommy Leighton – Page 76
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ArticleColombian papaya, year-round
Ultraroma, the Colombian grower and exporter that has built up a successful herb business in Europe, has extended its portfolio with the addition of a year-round papaya programme.
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Salads group targets schools
Ready-to-eat salad supplier association, the Fresh Prepared Salads Producer Group, has launched a campaign to target healthy eating in schools.
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World Cup boost for grocers
Grocers have had the best sales growth since December last year...
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SATI adds strings to its bow
Grower/exporter body the South African Table Grape Industry (SATI) is strengthening its position as industry representative, taking over several functions from the Deciduous Fruit Producers’ Trust (DFPT).
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ArticleNorman Collett opens new doors
English top-fruit marketing desk Norman Collett has officially opened its new 40,000 sqft premises at Paddock Wood Distribution Centre.
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Morrisons production director to step down
Morrisons’ production director David Hutchinson will step down from the board in 12 months’ time.
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ArticleFairtrade sales rocket
Agrofair kicked off the 10-year anniversary of Fairtrade fruit imports to Europe, this week, with the announcement of record sales.
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ArticleT&G expects higher profits
New Zealand top-fruit leader Turners & Growers expects to exceed last year’s annual profit figure in 2006.
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ArticleFyffes falls in line
Fyffes has released a statement saying that its trading performance is in line with expectations for the year.
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SA grape man taken to court
A Cape Town businessman has appeared in court after allegations he defrauded a Dutch company of over R1 million in a grape export deal, according to iol.co.za.
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ArticleRoyal interest in Clubroot resistance
Prince Charles took a fancy to Clubroot resistant vegetable varieties at a recent open day in Cornwall.
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ArticleCelebrities stay in the Pink
Pink Lady volumes have been tight, like so many of the varieties counterparts in the market in recent weeks, but the apple has recently discovered some celebrity admirers in the UK.
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ArticleTesco to build training centre
Tesco has applied to Broxbourne Council for permission to build a training academy near its headquarters in Cheshunt.
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ArticleMorrisons returns to positive growth
Morrisons has moved into positive growth (of two per cent) for the first time since its acquisition of the Safeway business, says TNS.
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Vivaldi goes down Tong line
The longest grading line installed by Tong Peal, at just over 50 metres, is in full production at the Boston packhouse of Naturally Best.
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Hodge releases £40m for SMEs
Innovative small businesses are set to benefit from two new Enterprise Capital Funds (ECFs), backed by more than £40 million of government funding, small business minister Margaret Hodge has announced.
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Spanish steer clear of China
Only a handful of Spanish exporters have shown interest in the Chinese citrus market since the phytosanitary export protocol was signed by both countries’ ministries of agriculture earlier this year, it emerged this week.
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ArticleGreenvale receives Queen's Award
The UK’s largest fresh potato company Greenvale AP has received the Queen’s Award 2006 for Innovation, a prestigious accolade awarded to UK businesses.
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ArticleSainsbury's/Oliver embarrass government
The government has been embarrassed by “apolitical” celebrity chef Jamie Oliver and Sainsbury’s, who have distanced themselves from a Department of Health campaign to encourage families to eat together.
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ArticleWaitrose walks off with Brammies
Waitrose stole the show at this year’s Brammy Awards, picking up a number of accolades, including Best Bramley Retailer.