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IGD gives food portion guidance
Food and grocery industry analyst IGD has published voluntary guidelines for food companies on communicating portion size.
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ArticleUSDA confirms Biofach presence
US companies are being invited to display organic produce at Biofach 2010, which takes place in Nuremburg, Germany
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ArticleKey Tech appoints marketing director
Randy Unterseher appointed as US group's new senior director of marketing
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Produce World gains green standard
Produce World has gained a prestigious environmental standard as it looks to become a “truly sustainable business”.
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ArticlePhilippines to launch Fairtrade bananas
Two Philippine companies have been working with local growers to gain accreditation for the country’s first Fairtrade bananas
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ArticleBold as broccoli
Popular with growers and consumers alike, the broccoli crop has become the main brassica offer in the UK regardless of the time of year. But as we move into Spanish winter supply, will plans to increase domestic consumption in Spain affect exports to the UK? Elizabeth O’Keefe reports from the main broccoli-producing region, Murcia, at the Sakata Broccoli Conference
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ArticleEarly grape success
Growers and shippers from South Africa and Namibia are pleased with the good start to this year’s grape harvest. Favourable growing conditions and a market short of supply prior to Christmas have seen an increase in airfreighting of the earliest grapes and growers are receiving very good prices for this first fruit of the season. Louise Brodie reports from South Africa
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ArticleGlasgow galvanised
Glasgow’s wholesale market is set for a £6.5 million revamp next year to reinforce its position at the heart of fresh produce trade in Scotland and give tenants a platform on which to build their businesses. At the centre of the country’s second city, the traders are waiting to see what will come of the much-needed makeover and are gearing up to make the most of the long-term opportunities coming their way. Anna Sbuttoni reports
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ArticleOrganics firms take optimistic stance for the future
It has been a busy three months for the organics sector, with the Soil Association launching into the food security debate with gusto and the ongoing question around the category’s future in terms of sales still throwing up a lively debate. Laura Gould reports
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Christmas comes early in the supermarket aisles
There is plenty of evidence on the retail shelves this week that winter has arrived and that Christmas is not far
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Christmas is a time for giving
Another year is coming to an end and, in these special times before celebrating Christmas and New Year with family and
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Madderson reflects on shipping career
Brian Madderson retired as managing director of Port of Dover shipping specialist George Hammond at the end of October. On November 1, he launched himself into a consultancy role for the firm and a brand-new position as chairman of the UK Independent Petrol Retailers’ Association. He spoke to Laura Gould about his 20 years in the business
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Striking the right balance in crop protection
By Hazeldene agronomist and technical director Simon Hendry
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ArticleRecession costs UK F&V industry £444m
A study has revealed that the global economic downturn has eaten into the UK fresh fruit and vegetable industry's profitability
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ArticleCogeca appoints Paolo Bruni
EU agricultural organisation appoints leading member of the Italian fresh produce trade as its president for 2010-2012
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Wholesalers must embrace change
It is refreshing to see that traders at Glasgow wholesale market have responded in a largely positive manner to the £6.5
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ArticleObituary: Emanuel Sugarman
Emanuel Sugarman, who worked for more than 50 years in old Covent Garden and then Borough market, has died at the age of 85.
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ArticleOrganic supplies in abundance
The organic vegetable market is awash with product thanks to an exceptionally clement November in Spain and later-running seasons due to mild temperatures in northern Europe.
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ArticleStephan Weist heads Landgard team
Former Chiquita executive to lead major restructuring of German group's fresh fruit and vegetable business
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NFU welcomes Cioloş proposal
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has said it is looking forward to working with Dacian Cioloş, the proposed new EU agriculture commissioner.