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ArticleSouth African grapes wind down
The South African grape season is winding down with sendings so far down seven per cent on levels to the same point in 2007, according to figures released by South African Table Grape Industry.
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ArticleTesco nears £3bn profits
The Tesco bubble shows no sign of bursting, as the group this morning announced an 11.8 per cent increase in annual profits for 2007 to £2.846 billion.
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GLA revokes Goose licence
Another gangmaster that supplies labour into the fresh produce industry has had its licence revoked by the Gangmasters Licensing Authority (GLA).
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ArticleInfluence the organic v conventional debate
All freshinfo readers have until tomorrow evening to participate in the trade section of our groundbreaking survey for this year’s Re:fresh Conference, and be entered automatically into a prize draw. Click here for more details, or on the left of this page to participate immediately.
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ArticleAVA strawberries conquer Europe
Scotland-bred AVA strawberries are set for Europe-wide recognition, with the formation of a new grower group on the continent to ensure production meets increasing demand.
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Web presence for organic alliance
The organic Growers Alliance (OGA) chose its very first AGM at Coleshill Organics, near Swindon, to launch its presence on the internet - www.newoga.org.uk
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DCC settles Fyffes case
Irish group DCC plc has settled its long-standing court action with Fyffes and will pay €41 million (£32.7m) to the Irish fresh produce group and the counterparties in full and final settlement of all claims, interest and costs.
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ArticleEarly start in Extremadura
Stonefruit production in the Spanish region of Extremadura is likely to start earlier than usual this season, but volumes may well be reduced.
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ArticleAn apple a day keeps metabolic syndrome away
Adults who eat apples, apple juice and apple sauce have a significantly reduced risk of metabolic syndrome, linked to chronic diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
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ArticleStudy: toddlers eat too much fruit and veg
A trading standards study into nursery meals across East Sussex has found that too many fruit and vegetables could damage toddlers’ health.
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ArticleAbel & Cole opens Kent depot
Organic home delivery firm Abel & Cole is now operating out of a recently opened depot in Aylesford, Kent.
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ArticleFrozen veg enjoying resurgence
Frozen alternatives to fresh fruit and vegetables are enjoying a resurgence in the convenience sector, according to Birds Eye.
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ArticleFruit chiller unveiled for convenience sector
A prototype for a new plug-in refrigerated display unit for fruit was unveiled by Westmann this week.
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ArticleExpo makes perfect sense for The Garlic Farm
The Isle of Wight’s The Garlic Farm was very pleased with its reception at the Food & Drink Expo, and found that a good deal of independent retailers and caterers were making their way around the show, to source for the summer months.
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ArticleVale's Fresh aims for national presence at Expo
The team at Vale’s Fresh was on the lookout for wholesalers and distributors at the Food & Drink Expo, with the aim of raising the profile of the prepared potato brand from supplier Greenvale AP.
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Burnley moves up at Sainsbury's
Sainsbury's has promoted supply chain director Roger Burnley to give him the additional responsibility for retail operations, in addition to his existing role.
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ArticleFresh produce industry will survive credit crunch
The fresh produce sector should be more equipped than most food and drink industries to battle the waves of this year’s credit crunch, according to Barclays Bank’s retail and wholesale relationship director Kevin O’Sullivan.
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ArticleNew smoothie for spring
The latest Smoothie of the Month from Innocent was showcased at the Food & Drink Expo this week.
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ArticleLand more important than ever, says NFU
Growers striving to meet mounting demand for food and fuel in the UK means land has never been more important, the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) said this week.
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Appletiser brand extension
Soft drinks brand Appletiser is extending its UK product portfolio with the launch of Fruitiser - three different flavoured bottled 100-per cent fruit juice drinks.