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ArticleMinistry delays import rules introduction
Largely as a result of a concerted lobbying campaign by the Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC), Defra has today announced the delay of the partial introduction of new fresh produce import rules.
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Chiquita adds Camp to board of directors
Chiquita Brands International, Inc has increased the size of its board of directors from eight to nine members and elected William (Bill) H Camp to fill the new position.
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ArticleMFSS celebrates 75 years at the National Fruit Show
This year’s National Fruit Show (NFS) will focus on celebrating its 75th anniversary.
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The showcase event must go on
I have always been a great supporter of the Marden Fruit Show Society (MFSS) and its annual National Fruit Show, and at times
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ArticleUnion meeting stirs spirited talk
What happened during the fresh produce wholesalers’ union general meeting in March reminded me of the lyrics of a
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Beeson stays course through thick and thin
Laura Gould caught up with Tony Beeson, who retired from Suffolk-based importer-packer British & Brazilian Produce Company at the end of January, after a career spanning almost 50 years in the produce trade.
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ArticleUK market under pressure as global supplies tighten up
The first quarter of 2008 has been marked by the fallout of adverse weather conditions, with major multi-nationals citing force majeure to their customers as they hiked their prices to $2 (£1) a box. But what of the market impact in the UK? Kathy Hammond finds out.
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ArticleCatering for change
Last year, £39 billion of food and drink was sold to consumers through the foodservice industry in the UK, representing a huge business opportunity for fresh produce suppliers. But, as fears surface of a major economic slowdown in 2008, the sector is gearing up for a tough ride. Elizabeth O’Keefe reports.
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ArticleGongs for the Geordies
The JR Holland Group has undergone a period of massive expansion in the last decade or so. Last year, it was named Re:fresh 2007 Capespan Wholesaler of the Year and Tesco Overall Produce Trader of the Year, the impressive double honour served to recognise all the hard work and investment that has built the North East- and Yorkshire-based business into what it is today. Anna Sbuttoni caught up with owner John Holland.
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ArticleRe:fresh to fill a perception gap
The first results are coming in from our survey on UK consumer perceptions of organic versus conventional fruit and
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ArticleNFU set to fly British flag
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) is keen to raise the profile of British farmers at the Food and Drink Expo, which kicks off on Sunday.
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ArticleUK encouragement for Kiwi apples
New Zealand apple exporters are kicking off their season favoured by late starts to the harvest in both Chile and South Africa, but they are not getting complacent.
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ArticleEnglish Braeburn makes its mark
This year’s English Braeburn apple crop volume was 82 per cent higher than last year, according to Worldwide Fruit’s Martin Luton.
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English Village Salads unveils website revamp
English Village Salads (EVS) has launched a brand-new website.
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ArticleSainsbury's buyer moves to Musgrave
Sainsbury’s citrus & stone fruit buyer buyer Neil Gibson is leaving the supermarket chain to move to Musgrave Budgens Londis
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ArticleAirfreight proposals vilified by industry
The aviation and produce industries have slammed the Soil Association’s (SA) proposals to reduce the volume of organic fresh produce airfreighted to the UK, accusing the certification body of focusing on a purely “ideological” debate, rather than looking at the facts.
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Azerbaijan prepares for food exhibition
The 14th Azerbaijan International Food Industry Exhibition is to take place on May 15-17.
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ArticleExhibitor numbers up for Asia Fruit Logistica
The only international trade fair for fresh produce in Asia, set for Hong Kong in September, is set to be the biggest yet.
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ArticleSmoothies claimed to be better than juice
Fruit smoothies are more nutritionally beneficial than fruit juice, it was claimed this week.
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Argentinean action felt in markets
Strike action among farmers in Argentina blockading roads has spread and as some citrus producers in north-eastern Argentina this week joined the protests in solidarity, the impact of almost three weeks of action is being felt in export markets.