All articles by Kathy Hammond – Page 178
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ArticleDefra ends SPS confusion
Confusing messages given out by Defra about the new single payment scheme due to come into effect next year have been clarified.
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Soft-fruit business makes clean sweep
The Summerfruit Company has won the soft-fruit double at last week’s National Fruit Show.
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Sainsbury's expands pineapple offer
Sainsbury’s will be stocking Fairtrade pineapple from next week, marking major progress for the marque in the UK fresh produce sector.
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Voss victorious
Former Zespri International general manager Doug Voss successfully concluded a personal grievance claim against Zespri this week with the NZ employment authorities.
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ArticleShaffe chooses new chief
Ronald Bown takes up the role of Southern Hemisphere Association of Fruit Exporters president.
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ArticleAsda fined over healthy eating claim
Asda has been fined £5,000 after pleading guilty to an offence involving health claims on mango labelling in-store.
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ArticleGeest in ready-meals jv
Geest gets into the ready-to-cook fresh meal market with a new joint venture.
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Sainsbury's unveils potted lettuce
Sainsbury’s has launched a potted lettuce onto the fresh salad market this week.
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ArticleRoots face differing seasons
Swede and parsnip production face varying fortunes across the UK this season.
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ArticleChileGAP causes ructions
Ronald Bown, chairman of the Chilean Association of Exporters (Asoex), has moved to end a dispute brewing within growers’ federation Fedefruta surrounding the implementation of ChileGAP.
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ArticleFlorette in prepared veg breakthrough
Prepared salad giant Florette has fired an opening salvo in its bid to take control of the wider fresh produce category.
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ArticlePallet problems need responsible solution
The fresh produce industry's Chep working group has some stark warnings for irresponsible users of Chep pallets.
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ArticleEU wholesalers get food-service warning
Wholesalers Europe-wide need to exploit the opportunities provided by the food-service sector before it is too late.
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ArticleHeveco seeks new site
Heveco Mushrooms is seeking to switch its production from Thakeham, West Sussex to a new bespoke facility on an alternative site within 18 months.
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ArticleSanta arrives early
The first new season Italian Santa baby plum tomatoes arrived in Sainsbury's stores last week ahead of schedule.
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ArticleNational Fruit Show of confidence
NFS chairman opened this year's event at Detling finding the industry in buoyant mood.
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Acorn celebrates 10 years
The Cambridgeshire labels business looks back on its first decade.
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IGD honours top-fruit supplier
Worldwide Fruit has been honoured with a high commendation at the prestigious IGD Food Industry Awards.
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Hutchinsons links with Adas
Crop production specialist Hutchinsons is collaborating with Adas to help its customers by offering additional technical information.