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Ethical spending continues, says Co-op Bank
The Co-operative Bank has insisted the economic downturn will not halt the growth in ethical consumerism, as it published its ninth annual report into green spending.
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ArticleTied up in Notts
The third of our features on Total Produce’s UK wholesale market operation takes FPJ to Nottingham. Like Gateshead in the North East, which featured last month, only three fruiterers remain in the East Midlands market, but the model developed in Nottingham typifies the direction that Total Produce wants to see its market companies take. Tommy Leighton reports.
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ArticleSafety first
Due to the UK’s strict standards and procedures, the fresh produce industry is a relatively low-risk area when it comes to food safety. But, with further salad-related food scares hitting both across the pond and on home soil, the UK cannot afford to be complacent. Elizabeth O’Keefe reports.
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ArticleOvercoming rainy days
South African grape exports have only just begun but some growers have already endured enough drama for one season. Doris Lee Butterworth talks to leading producers and importers about prospects for the upcoming months.
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Oxford conference to kick off New Year
Places are running out fast for next year’s Oxford Farming Conference (OFC), taking place at the Oxford University Examination Hall on January 5-7. Christine Tacon, managing director of The Co-operative Farms and a director of the OFC, talks to Laura Gould about this year’s event and the future of the farming industry.
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MTEX UK makes most of new Jaffa indentity
Marius du Plessis took the reins as general manager of Mehadrin Tnuport Export (MTEX)’s UK office just over a year ago. Laura Gould caught up with him to find out how he is enjoying the role and how the update of the Jaffa brand for citrus is progressing.
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ArticleSoft-fruit sector out in the cold until New Year
The berry category is fighting to maintain sales now that UK consumers are watching their spending, with suppliers caught between retailers lowering prices and the cost of fruit rising as the sterling weakens. Anna Sbuttoni reports.
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Italian job not always best option
There are many ways to send a message to someone - especially if you have some recriminations to get across. Some weeks ago,
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Christmas cheer manifests itself in the produce isles
December has only just arrived, but there are already signs that the multiples have Christmas very much in mind, probably as
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Tesco results give food for thought
When the retail juggernaut that is Tesco unveils its slowest quarter of growth in 15 years, even those members of the industry
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Spanish deal with citrus crisis
The spanish citrus sector was this week facing unrest as grower groups stepped up pressure for a general strike.
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ArticleGomez and Bartle win top Tesco awards
Tesco celebrated its inaugural Supplier & Grower Awards in London on November 20.
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ArticleHMI prosecutes Food City (Stourbridge)
Horticultural Marketing Inspections (HMI), part of the Rural Payments Agency (RPA), has successfully prosecuted Food City (Stourbridge) Limited for displaying and selling sub-standard and incorrectly labelled fresh fruit and vegetables.
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ArticleChinese citrus production rises
China’s end of year citrus production will have increased 10 per cent over 2007, according to the USDA
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Oil crunch warning from Solarcentury
The premature peak of oil will result in the world’s third largest crisis ever, according to Jeremy Leggett from energy company Solarcentury.
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ArticleChile "well placed" to weather storm
Asoex chairman and Chilean Agriculture Minister welcome delegates to Eurofruit Southern Hemisphere Congress 2008
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German technology fair returns
The fifth Anuga FoodTec trade fair focusing on technological advancement in the food and drink industry has been announced.
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ArticleFood for Life schools win royal approval
Six primary schools have recognised at the first-ever Food for Life Partnership Awards, held in London this week.
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ArticleMaersk Line lays up surplus vessels
The group will end the use of eight ships as capacity adjustments throughout its services continue
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Tesco drops £1.9m libel suit
A Thai business journalist sued for £1.9 million of libel damages by Tesco Lotus has reached an agreement with the supermarket chain to end the suit, according to The Guardian newspaper.