All articles by Alex Lawson – Page 45
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ArticleSpanish slam Moroccan Plan Vert
Valencian producer association Ava-Asaja has called into question Morocco's environmentally friendly production plan
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ArticleNFU unveils chief hort adviser
The NFU has unveiled Hayley Campbell-Gibbons as its new chief horticultural adviser.
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ArticleBorough wholesalers to depart after dispute
Two of the most established wholesale traders in Borough are to leave the historic market after a long running dispute with trustees.
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ArticleJD Cooling System lands award
JD Cooling Systems has landed an award for outstanding organisational achievement.
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ArticleIsraeli Galia shipping begins
Israeli marketer Agrexco has shipped the first batch of Galia melons to the European market.
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ArticleOutdoor Jersey Royals arrive in Waitrose
Jersey Royal producers have begun harvesting and exporting the first of the season’s outdoor crop.
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ArticleRe:fresh awards deadline extended
The deadline has been extended for entries to this year’s Re:fresh industry awards.
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ArticleAsda gets green light on expansion
Asda has confirmed it is to open 168 stores in 2011 after being given the green light by the Office of Fair Trading.
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ArticleSpitalfields plays host to next generation
New Spitalfields has played host to a number of students as its looks to educate young people about fresh produce.
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ArticleTesco targets mango increase
Tesco is trebling its Thai mango imports and extending promotions in a bid to raise the fruit's profile among British consumers.
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ArticleFresh produce firms pressed on skills
Fresh produce companies are being invited to help shape skills policy and practice in the sector by joining a new employer steering group.
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ArticleBirmingham market gets Jersey fever
A Birmingham wholesaler had to hide the first Jersey Royals of the season, such was the fervour for the potatoes.
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ArticleSenior Co-op figure become Spar UK MD
Leading Co-operative Group figure Debbie Robinson has been appointed managing director of Spar (UK) Ltd.
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Pauleys develops new service
A national supplier of fresh produce based in the Northamptonshire town of Corby is to offer a local delivery service to businesses within the area.
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ArticleTop-fruit date coding called into question
Overseas top-fruit suppliers are appealing to UK supermarkets to scrap date labelling on apples, in turn reducing costs and fines.
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Former Chiquita man joins Univeg
Former Chiquita Europe business director Cees Ritmeester has joined the group as supply chain director Europe.
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ArticleEnergy incentive increases grower prospects
Opportunities for farmers and growers to provide heat services from renewable technologies such as bioenergy, solar and ground source heat pumps are set to grow rapidly, according to the NFU.
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ArticleNewmafruit ‘buoyant’ as English sales surge
Top-fruit supplier Newmafruit is in “buoyant” shape for 2011 after enjoying a strong year of growth.
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ArticleMaster Spud deadline draws close
A nationwide search for Britain’s best potato recipes is nearing its climax.
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ArticleBerry Gardens adds to board
Berry Gardens has announced the appointment of two senior soft-fruit figures to its board.