All articles by Alex Lawson – Page 37
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Chilean table grape exports increase
The US, Europe and the Middle East rank as the leading destinations for Chilean Thompson Seedless, Red Globe and Crimson Seedless grapes this season.
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ArticleSupermarkets could be 'put off railfreight'
Major UK multiples could be deterred from using domestic railfreight if a new in-depth report into the transport mode increases charges.
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ArticleVenezuela makes citrus investment
Juan Carlos Loyo highlights potential for commercial fruit production in states of Yaracuy and Carabobo
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ArticleSenior Tesco fresh produce man makes switch
One of Tesco’s senior fresh produce figures has made an internal switch.
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ArticleCamposol reports sales surge
Peru’s leading agricultural group Camposol has reported a 41 per cent growth in sales to $36.4m for the first quarter of 2011.
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ArticleUK cherry decision pays dividends
A turning point for UK fruit growers seven years ago is paying off as the cherry season steams towards a “vintage” year
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ArticleWest Midlands gears up for Potato Day
Food security and the sustainability of the potato industry are set to be top of the agenda at this year’s West Midlands Potato Day.
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ArticleDole reports income fall
Dole Food Company has announced that net income fell 91 per cent through the first quarter of 2011, down to $2 million from $23m last year, impacted by the refinancing of the company's yen-cross currency swap.
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ArticleGrapefruit consumers think big
UK grapefruit consumers have decided that size does matter and bigger is better, according to new research ahead of a promotional push.
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ArticleFresh Convenience Congress strengthens
Fresh Convenience Congress has confirmed key industry players from the world of prepared produce as speakers for this year’s conference programme.
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M&S senior food figure departs
One of Marks & Spencer’s senior food figures has left the business.
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Chiquita bounces back in Q1
Chiquita Brands International has revealed that net income bounced back through the first quarter of the year, up to $24m from a loss of $9m last year.
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Windward Islands bananas to return
Bananas from the Windward Islands are set to return to UK supermarket shelves in June after production was devastated last October.
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ArticleFresca hits back as Unite protests over Thanet Earth
Fresca Group has denied “grossly unfair” allegations that it is running a “sweatshop” and operating as “fat cats” after the Gangmasters Licensing Authority (GLA) launched an investigation into working conditions at Thanet Earth.
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ArticleWaitrose enjoys royal wedding boom
Waitrose has reported a boom in sales in the week to 30 April as a result of the royal wedding.
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Interfel finds new home
The French interprofessional organisation is set to move offices, but remains in the heart of Paris.
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Hargreaves Plants lands award
UK wholesale soft-fruit supplier Hargreaves Plants has won an award for its commitment to staff training and apprenticeship schemes.
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Soil Association launches low-carbon project
Organic standards organisation The Soil Association has launched a low-carbon farming project to help growers and farmers reduce carbon emissions and improve the resource efficiency of their farms.
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ArticleDel Monte records sales rise
Fresh Del Monte has reported year-on-year increases in both net income and company sales for the first quarter of 2011.
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ArticleFresh Direct voices Morrisons concerns
Foodservice giant Fresh Direct has voiced concerns over Morrisons’ attempts to register ‘FreshDirect’ as a UK trademark.