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Corporate manslaughter act gets overhauled
Adam Bernstein, pictured, hosts the FPJ’s monthly spotlight on the legislation that affects your business, and how you can use it to your advantage. This month, Stuart Ponting and Poppy Williams outline the biggest change to health and safety law in decades.
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Family business receives wholesale plaudits
Family business D&F McCarthy Ltd was named the Wholesaler of the Year at the Re:fresh awards, held at the London Marriott, on Thursday.
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Time for Gordon to sit up and listen
While Mr Brown and his party lick their wounds following their pasting in the recent local elections, it is to be hoped that
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All change makes for fresh outlook
It is a great honour to have been elected as the new chairman of the World Union of Wholesale Markets (WUWM). If someone had
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ArticleCould exotics become a credit crunch casualty?
Demand for exotic fruit has been strong over the last quarter, although supply issues on certain lines have made life tough for importers. However, could sales be set to fall as the usual summer lull and the credit crunch make their impact felt? Laura Gould reports.
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Retail competition hots up in preparation for summer
Late spring is certainly in the air, which is probably the reason why more retail space seems to have been given over to
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Do or die decision a brave one?
Perhaps this week’s revelation that Scottish potato supplier Taypack has backed out of what appeared, on the surface, to
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ArticleDouglas Henderson receives top Re:fresh accolade
Fresh produce industry veteran Douglas Henderson MBE won the Florette Lifetime Achievement award at the Re:fresh awards, held at the London Marriott, on Thursday.
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ArticleDouble joy for Overall Trader of the Year
Fresh Direct has been named Re:fresh Tesco Overall Produce Trader of the Year and National Foodservice Supplier of the Year at the Re:fresh awards at the London Marriott on Thursday, for its dedication to providing top-quality fresh produce to caterers across the UK.
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RPCC changes name
The Reusable Pallet & Container Coalition in the US has become the Reusable Packaging Association.
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Norwich Union urges safety check
One of the UK’s largest insurers is urging the fresh produce industry to give young people a safe start in employment.
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Greengrocer in recycling row
Allerdale Borough Council in Cumbria has spoken out against a greengrocer who said he was fined for composting and recycling.
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ArticleZespri counters takeover talk
Speculation, claims and counter claims have surfaced this week surrounding Zespri and a possible takeover of the New Zealand kiwifruit marketer, by post-harvest operators within the sector in New Zealand.
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ArticleBerry sector gears up for first global congress
The first-ever Global Berry Congress is to be held in London next week.
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ArticleGLA uncovers forced labour
A Gangmasters’ Licensing Authority (GLA) investigation has uncovered a case of forced labour and revoked the licence of a Suffolk-based gangmaster with immediate effect.
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Free workshop for farmers in south west
Environmental consultancy ADAS has organised a free workshop on how farmers and food producers across the south west can supply the public sector this month.
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ArticleBee colony losses questioned
Defra has given work on the investigation of bee colony losses by the National Bee Unit (NBU), which commenced last year, a higher priority.
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ArticleTomatoes proven to prevent sun damage
Researchers at Manchester and Newcastle Universities have identified that eating five tomatoes a day may protect consumers against sunburn and premature ageing.
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Prevar licenses new apple for local NZ market
A new golden-coloured apple variety will be available on New Zealand supermarket shelves within the next two years.
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ArticleKG Growers in further record
Soft-fruit producers co-operative KG Growers Ltd announced record sales for 2007 at its recent annual general meeting.