All articles by FPJ Staff – Page 283
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      ArticlePlimsoll Publishing hails Thames FruitThames Fruit, the Paddock Wood-based company, has been named as the second most successful fresh produce company of the decade by Plimsoll Publishing. 
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      ArticleFTA joy tempered by NFU dismay in Brown's budgetGordon Brown's pre-budget speech provoked two very different reactions in the fresh produce sector. 
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      ArticleSpain set to reign with AP schemeA new independently audited assured produce scheme for Spanish produce has been launched in London. 
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      ArticleFrescopak add Latin flairThe innovative Frescopak, designed to prepack even the most different fruit and vegetables, looks set to revolutionise packaging for the fresh produce sector. 
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      ArticleABP appoints MajumdarAssociated British Ports has appointed Budha Majumdar to the position of port director. 
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      ArticleBurgess backs calls for British brandingRussell Burgess have applauded the NFU's plea to clearly distinguish UK produce. 
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      ArticleNew Organic Report highlights strong market opportunitiesOrganic food sales could jump from 1% to up to 10% of total retail food sales in major international markets over the next few years, according to a new ITC market study 
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      ArticleHDC election resultsThe Horticultural Development Council has announced the results of its 1999 sector panels elections. 
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      ArticleMarks & Spencer technologist speaks outAssured Produce Schemes are a burden, but a necessary one, according to Duncan McIntyre of M&S. 
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      ArticleThe three Ss hitThe first casualties of the supermarket price hostilites look set to be Sainsbury's, Safeway and Somerfield, according to a report by Verdict. 
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      ArticleNFU welcomes extra organic fundingNick Brown's move to release an extra £10 million into the Organic Farming Scheme has been welcomed by the NFU 
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      ArticlePremature kiwifruit threatens stabilityItalian growers criticised for beating agreed marketing date 
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      ArticleCLAM ups citrus forecastGrapefruit was the only citrus to show a decrease in volumes in the latest Mediterranean forecast 
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      ArticleJaffa well equipped to build on early promiseSWEETER SEASON:The Israeli citrus season has begun with sendings of Marsh and Sunrise, with Sweetie arriving in the last 10 days. After a low-key campaign last year, we can expect a turnaround for the 1999/2000 season. 
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      ArticleAgrexco goes EcofreshWithin one year all fresh produce exported by Agrexco, Israel's leading agricultural export company, will be marketed under its Ecofresh logo. 
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      ArticleThe Baroness she say yes.The food and groceries sector is well placed to ensure the adequate and safe supply of food over the Millennium period. 
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      ArticleEuro go againUK companies have been urged to examine how ready they are for the introduction of the euro. 
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      ArticleGM labels to end sticky situation?It is hoped that new labelling laws will make it clearer as to GM participation in food stuffs. 
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      ArticleFruit and Veg: Good for You shockerIt has been found that a high intake of fruit and veg can help prevent asthma and lead to healthy lungs. 
 

