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ArticleAlan Firmin Ltd wins top prize
Kent grower Alan Firmin Ltd, whose fruit is marketed by Norman Collett Ltd, won the first place prize for the quality of its stored Cox apples at the East Malling Research Association’s (EMRA) Top Fruit Storage Members’ Day, in association with the Marden Fruit Show Society (MFSS).
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ArticleCodd resurfaces at Secantor
Former Empire World Trade finance director Zoë Codd has joined Secantor, a leading network of finance directors who work for small and medium sized companies on a part time basis.
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ArticleCornish brand makes an entrance
A premium brand for Cornish produce was launched by Bristol Fruit Sales on Monday.
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ArticleKey Technology introduces its highest volume sorter
Leading designer and manufacturer of process automation systems Key Technology has introduced Manta, a new state-of-the-art high-volume, high-performance sorter featuring a two-meter wide scan area that dramatically increases throughput within a space-saving footprint.
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Serbia to host 75th agricultural fair
More than 2,000 exhibitors are expected to flock to Novi Sad in the Serbian province of Vojvodina for the 75th International Agricultural Fair, from May 10-17.
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ArticleMyners defends Rose over M&S row
Paul Myners, the former chairman of Marks and Spencer, has defended Sir Stuart Rose, the retailer’s chief executive, who is facing an investor revolt over his promotion to chairman.
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ArticleSomerfield to trial fresh at Woolworths
Somerfield has announced a series of fresh food trials with Woolworths.
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Rungis signs up to UK foodie group
Parisian wholesale hub Rungis Marché International has become a partner of the Association Culinaire Française de Grand-Bretagne (the French Culinary Association of the UK).
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Monsanto and De Ruiter in new deal
Monsanto has announced an agreement to acquire De Ruiter Seeds.
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ArticleMorrisons holds on to its market share
The latest TNS Worldpanel grocery market share figures for the 12 weeks ending March 23, 2008, show Morrisons’ growth is continuing, with the third successive period of 11 per cent sales growth, compared with the same period last year.
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Pratt and EWT part ways
David Pratt, commercial director at Empire World Trade, left the company last week.
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Palletways boosts European network
European pallet network Palletways has enhanced and simplified its pan-European delivery service for small consignments of palletised freight for retailers.
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ArticleImprove gives South Africa pre-World Cup advice
Food safety experts from the UK have visited South Africa to offer advice to food and drink employers ahead of the 2010 Football World Cup, which the country is set to host.
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FTA calls for foreign vehicle blacklist
The Freight Transport Association wants to see a published list of the foreign lorry operators who most frequently break UK regulations.
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Dutch growers join GS1 group
Dutch fruit and vegetable growers are set to adopt the International GS1 standard for electronic data exchange this year.
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ArticleApples could help prevent colon cancer
Apple pectin and polyphenol-rich apple juice can help ward off colon cancer, by encouraging the production of suspected chemopreventative metabolite butyrate, say researchers.
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NFU welcomes levy board changes
The new Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) which comes into being today provides a real opportunity for a fresh start in responding to the challenges facing farmers and growers, according to the National Farmers’ Union.
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ArticleWaitrose serves up the Strasberry
Waitrose celebrated the official start of British summer time in style last weekend by becoming the first UK retailer to launch the Strasberry.
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ArticleWFP unveils new soft-fruit punnet
A new punnet for soft fruit and other fruits has been introduced by UK food packaging distributor WFP.
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Hort NZ urges seasonal labour co-operation
New Zealand and Australia should be co-operating to recruit seasonal Pacific workers, instead of competing, said Horticulture New Zealand chief executive Peter Silcock.