All articles by Kathy Hammond – Page 256

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    Defra fails to strike a deal

    2001-10-11T00:00:00Z

    Union bosses at the department of the environment, food and rural affairs (Defra) say they will stand their ground until employees are offered a sound commitment on equal pay.

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    E-freight drive

    2001-10-11T00:00:00Z

    The Freight Transport Association is calling on e-business to draw on the expertise of its members.

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    Elsoms showcase

    2001-10-11T00:00:00Z

    Seed-breeder Elsoms Seeds' January King cabbage will be on display in October.

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    More funds free

    2001-10-11T00:00:00Z

    A boost in government spending on healthy eating is welcomed by the National Farmers' Union.

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    Ten years in garlic

    2001-10-11T00:00:00Z

    Fresh vegetable preparation specialist Parripak Foods celebrates 10 years in garlic processing.

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    Hurricane wreaks havoc

    2001-10-11T00:00:00Z

    Devastating winds and heavy rains bring chaos to the main banana-producing region of Belize.

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    Hemington retires

    2001-10-11T00:00:00Z

    Stuart Hemington of Branston Potatoes, pictured centre with fellow directors, was presented with a silver salver at his last board meeting before retiring.

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    Category management a must

    2001-10-10T00:00:00Z

    Suppliers of fresh produce to the multiples must wake up to category management or risk their future, says Professor David Hughes.

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    Fyffes rings the changes

    2001-10-10T00:00:00Z

    New financial year start and end dates for Fyffes bring about changes in dividends payments.

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    Gala galore

    2001-10-10T00:00:00Z

    Apple variety Gala is gaining ground world-wide but the next two seasons could prove its toughest test yet.

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    Pascual Hmnos. in trouble

    2001-10-10T00:00:00Z

    The beleaguered Spanish supplier is facing being sold off as its troubles deepen.

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    Chinese apple crop slips

    2001-10-07T00:00:00Z

    The apple crop in China, the world's largest producer country, for 2001-02 is forecast to decline slightly on last season's volumes.

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    NFU makes plans

    2001-10-07T00:00:00Z

    The National Farmers' Union launches a service to help farmers and growers in England and Wales with town planning issues.

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    Lemon deal turns sour

    2001-10-05T00:00:00Z

    Argentina is gearing up to appeal against a US judge's ruling blocking its lemon exports to the US.

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    Metric lobby weighs in

    2001-10-05T00:00:00Z

    Supporters of metrication are calling on the government for a unified programme to complete metrication in the UK.

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    Marketing all Zoëd up

    2001-10-04T00:00:00Z

    Zoë Leighton is named marketing manager at Lockwood Press.

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    AMS in BA freight sting

    2001-10-04T00:00:00Z

    A UK importer has hit out at British Airways (BA) after the national airline attempted to hike produce freight prices amid slumping passenger demand.

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    Ministry backs free fruit

    2001-10-04T00:00:00Z

    The department of the environment, food and rural affairs, Defra, defends the government scheme to distribute free fruit to schools.

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    Capespan on the ball

    2001-10-04T00:00:00Z

    Capespan celebrates with its wholesale panellists.

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    Spending boost shock

    2001-10-04T00:00:00Z

    Favorable reports emerge about retail spending as the widespread confusion surrounding the future of the UK economy deepens.