Ed Bedington

Ed Bedington is a former editor of the Fresh Produce Journal.

  • Article

    SA citrus exporters urged to avoid Spain

    2012-10-25T10:22:17

    South African citrus exporters are being urged to avoid shipping fruit to Spain due to stringent inspection processes.

  • Article

    Greenvale gains Royal approval

    2006-05-01T17:01:00

    Greenvale is celebrating after being awarded the prestigious Queen’s Award for Innovation.

  • Bing to start with a bang
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    Bing to start with a bang

    2006-05-01T15:01:01

    Poor weather has delayed harvesting of California Bing cherries but supplies are on course to arrive in early June, the California Cherry Advisory Board has confirmed.

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    Angus AVA go at Taste of Scotland

    2006-05-01T13:01:02

    Angus soft Fruits have been getting the consumer appetite whetted with tasting sessions at the Taste of Scotland show last week.

  • Put your questions to Re:fresh
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    Put your questions to Re:fresh

    2006-05-01T08:01:02

    The Re:fresh Partnership has lined up a series of hard-hitting industry leaders to be interviewed on-stage during this year’s Re:fresh Conference 2006.

  • Article

    Asda goes local on soft fruit

    2006-04-30T16:01:01

    Asda is extending the scope of its local sourcing when it comes to strawberries, with a little help from Advanced Marketing Services.

  • Article

    Welsh produce to the fore for pub chain

    2006-04-30T14:01:01

    A leading Welsh wholesaler has landed a deal to supply a leading pub chain with local produce.

  • Article

    FTA fears not realised

    2006-04-30T12:01:00

    The practical impact of the compulsory 48-hour working week has not lived up to the industry’s fears but the cost burden is significant, according to the Freight Transport Association (FTA).

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    Family firm invests for success

    2006-04-29T15:01:00

    A family firm supplying flowers, plants and vegetables for more than 160 years is now at the cutting edge of technology after a shake-up.

  • Somerfield signs up Hazeldene
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    Somerfield signs up Hazeldene

    2006-04-29T09:01:00

    Hazeldene foods is celebrating after signing up Somerfield as a new customer.

  • Kidney transplant for trader
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    Kidney transplant for trader

    2006-04-28T10:01:00

    As FPJ went to press this week, two New Covent Garden-based brothers were embarking on a joint venture that puts the daily turmoil of the fruit trade well and truly in the shade.

  • Government to scrap school scheme
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    Government to scrap school scheme

    2006-04-28T08:01:01

    The government is pulling the plug on the School Fruit & Vegetable Scheme and the fresh produce industry has 18 months to assist in the creation of a suitable replacement.

  • Booths makes move
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    Booths makes move

    2006-04-27T11:01:01

    Re:fresh award-winning retailer Booths has relocated its Lancashire-based headquarters to state-of-the-art offices tailor-made to help its staff achieve their business objectives.

  • Brazil launches apple promotion
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    Brazil launches apple promotion

    2006-04-27T09:01:02

    Brazilian apple producers are hoping for success in the UK this season with the launch of a new promotion.

  • Pino Calacagni
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    Freshfel takes China to task

    2006-04-26T12:01:00

    Freshfel has led a trade delegation to China in a bid to open the market up to European exporters of fruit and vegetables.

  • Article

    Retailers bullying local authorities

    2006-04-26T08:01:00

    Local councils and authorities are being ‘bullied’ into approving plans for new and extended supermarket stores, a team of independent researchers has alleged.

  • Small change from government
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    Small change from government

    2006-04-25T16:01:01

    The government is launching another new campaign to encourage people to eat more fruit and veg to improve their health.

  • Tesco records £2.25bn profit success
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    Tesco records £2.25bn profit success

    2006-04-25T09:20:51

    Tesco has revealed record breaking underlying profits of £2.25 billion, 17 per cent up on the year before.

  • Tesco's south-east convenience plans
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    Tesco's south-east convenience plans

    2006-04-25T09:01:01

    Tesco is planning to open as many as 100 convenience stores in the south-east over the next decade, it has been reported.

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    Co-op backs British on tomatoes

    2006-04-24T15:01:02

    The Co-operative Group is showing its support for British tomatoes this season, with a little help from suppliers IVG White.

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