All articles by Dominic Weaver – Page 10
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Spanish cherry deal signed and sealed
Marketing agreement formed between Agrupacion de Co-operatives-Valle del Jerte and Redbridge Holdings, confirming Redbridge Produce Marketing & AFI Direct Sales as the sole UK representatives for the co-operatives's exports of Picota cherries, stemmed cherries and berry fruits.
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UK tomato season gets underway
The UK tomato season is launched today with a tour of glasshouses around the UK. The TGA this year has adopted a Feng Shui theme for the occasion.
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Vincent van Dijk to leave EUCOFEL
Secretary general of European fruit trade association EUCOFEL in Brussles to leave the organisation after seven years.
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Yorkshire Produce Centre ready to go
Ernest White Ltd and Gilbert Thompson Ltd leave the Leeds wholesale market, in preparation for their move to the nearby Yorshire Produce Centre. The two created the YPC after completing a £4million deal last year.
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Del Monte completes Red Rose acquisition
Fresh Del Monte Produce announces completion of deal to acquire the business of Boston-based importer and distributor, Red Rose International.
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The Greenery International posts 1999 results
The Greenery International, the Dutch fruit and vegetables group, posts its results for 1999, showing a growth in operating result on the previous season. Total profit is down.
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Leaf highlights enhancements to farming
Linking the Environment and Farming (Leaf) audits during 1999 point to producers improving their environmental and business management.
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Lantra receives summit funding boost
National training organisation for land-based industries, Lantra, benefits from two promotional and developmental packages to come out of last week's Downing Street summit.
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Quin makes HDC appointments
Minister of state at the ministry of agriculture, Joyce Quin, announces re-appointments and appointments to the Horticultural Development Council.
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Maff finds much lower residue levels in pears
A ministry of agriculture study shows that there has been a large reduction in residues of the pesticide chlormequat on samples of pears.
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Blue Prince makes £2 million acquisition
Blue Prince Mushrooms seals £2 million deal to acquire the business of specialist mushroom composts producer, Hensby Composts Ltd. According to the company, it is now the largest producer of mushroom composts in the UK.
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Greencell Ltd in management buy-out
Albert Fisher Group accepts £1.4 million offer from the management team of fresh produce branch Greencell Ltd. Operations at Spade Lane have ceased and been transferred to a third party packer and Greencell's facility in Spalding.
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Budgens' chief executive moves to Somerfield
John von Spreckelsen, cheif executive of Budgens plc leaves the company to become executive chairman of Somerfield plc.
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Dole Food recovery means no to merger
Dole Food has ended talks with food operator San Miguel. It is also believed to have ruled out the possibility of a merger, after an improvement in business.
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National Summer Fruits launches website initiative
The National Summer Fruits Association unveils its website in London.
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Farm marque to be released in May
The British Farm Assurance marque is to arrive in the shops in May. The new brand is launched by prime minister Tony Blair and National Farmers Union president Ben Gill today.
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Greenery embarks on tomato evaluation study
The Greenery International set to run large-scale consumer evaluation project for tomatoes. The study will cover the Netherlands, Germany, the UK and Sweden.
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Industry is healthy, deep down, says Tinsley
Despite the obvious problems in the modern fresh produce industry, all the ingredients are in place for a healthy business, according to Mark Tinsley, chairman of Elgro. Mr Tinsley spoke at the final conference of the Institute of Grocery Distribution's Food Project, held on Wednesday.
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TGA challenges Heinz tomato study
British Tomato Growers Association questions the findings of a new study into the health benefits of lycopene in tomatoes and tomato-based products.
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Shamouti struggles against oversupply
Some importers of Israeli citrus are calling it a day on Shamouti, the easy-peeling Jaffa orange as prices in the UK languish in the doldrums.