All articles by Kathy Hammond – Page 193
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ArticleRhubarb running scarce
Supplies of UK-grown forced rhubarb are running tight in the UK leading traders to look to the Netherlands to supplement availability.
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ArticleCurrencies causing problems
The fresh produce sector is keeping a watchful eye on a strengthening in the values of sterling and the euro against the dollar as well as tough situations for key southern hemisphere currencies.
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ArticleRetailers happy at Christmas
Supermarkets are reporting strong Christmas trading across most fresh produce lines.
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Primafruit opts for SAP
Evesham-based importer and distributor Primafruit has agreed a deal with SAP and Chelford SAP Solutions to replace its business systems with SAP.
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ArticleRetail sales recovery
Retail sales growth gained momentum in December after a slow start in November, the Confederation of British Industry has reported.
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ArticleSupermarkets confident at Christmas
Major multiples are sure they have got it right on key lines for Christmas this year.
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Grape market slackens
Supplies are coming onto the grape market in the UK in greater volume creating different challenges for handlers as stone fruit finds eager demand.
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ArticleNew name for summer fruit
UK soft and stone fruit body National Summer Fruits has changed its name to British Summer Fruits and is launching a new visual identity.
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ArticleSpanish strawbs all set
Some timely rainfall means the Spanish strawberry sector is in bouyant mood for the upcoming season.
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ArticleFlorida facing potential freeze
Growers of citrus in Florida are being warned of an increased risk of frost this winter.
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Markets battle winter slump
Trade has been slow to pick up for the Christmas rush this year on UK wholesale markets.
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Hedon Salads achieves year-round cues
Hedon Salads has succeeded in growing cucumbers year-round in 18 acres of glasshouses it has under lights in Yorkshire.
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ArticleAgrexco makes salads progress
Israeli exporter Agrexco is looking forward to its winter salads season with bullish optimism thanks to some new variety developments.
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ArticleNew hunter at Redfox
Executive selection consultancy Redfox has appointed a new head-hunter to its recruitment team.
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ArticleBerry sales break records
Sales of UK soft fruit have broken records in 2003 according to latest industry data.
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Potato labelling improves
The Food Standards Agency reports that the problem of mislabelling of potatoes is improving.
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Healthy schools approach rewarded
A school meals provider has received a prestigious award from a nutrition charity.
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ArticleGeest: No pressure from Asda for jv
Geest has said that it was under no pressure from Asda in the formation of its jv deal with Thames Fruit.
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G's restructures UK businesses
G's Marketing Ltd, the UK marketing arm of the privately owned Shropshire Group of companies is being restructured.
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Prospects for produce look brighter
The latest edition of an industry report shows the fresh produce sector is largely upbeat on its prospects for 2004.