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ArticleFields of opportunity
New Spitalfields Market has thrived since its relocation to a purpose-built premises in East London 15 years ago. The 31-acre site, which houses more than 100 trading units for wholesalers dealing in fruit, vegetables and flowers, is a hive of activity in the early hours. New health and safety regulations have transformed the market over the last month, and there will be many opportunities for development with the Olympics on the horizon. But traders are divided on their experience of the market and are concerned for the future of the wholesale trade. Anna Sbuttoni, Emma Twyning and Elspeth Waters report.
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Global communication - key for all produce
In this month’s IT update we take a look at two ventures into the world of online and digital communication, which is becoming an ever- increasing reality for players in the fresh produce industry. Meanwhile, Claricom explains how human error could be a thing of the past with its Package Coding Management Software
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Snacking: fresh opportunity?
With snacking becoming more popular than the traditional three-meal diet, consumers are increasingly looking for healthier options. This should spell a great opportunity for fresh produce suppliers, but at the moment they are far from taking centre stage.
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Buy British - but not for sake of it
Without a doubt, there is a refreshing change sweeping through UK horticulture. To my mind it can be described in a single
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We make mistakes - you pay the price
The word “disarray” is almost too kind to describe Defra’s efforts so far at implementing new plant health
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Zespri boss steps down
Zespri chief Tim Goodacre has announced his departure in March next year, after a four-year term leading the company.
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Retailers benefit from Kwik Save demise
The demise of Kwik Save has brought good fortune for retailers over the last few weeks, with many major multiples maintaining or increasing their market share.
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NFU's Kendall a bioethanol head
Plant power will be propelling NFU president Peter Kendall to his appointments from this week onwards, thanks to a new car on loan from Saab which runs on biofuel.
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More produce gets cartoon treatment
Children’s entertainment brand Nickelodeon is teaming up with US food firms to launch a children’s range of fruit and vegetable products featuring some of its popular cartoon characters.
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ArticleJersey sendings dip
The Jersey Royal season is winding up with sendings to the UK down on last year.
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ArticleIrish growers ‘being ripped off’ by multiples
Multiples in the Irish Republic have been accused of ripping off growers and consumers with huge mark-ups on fresh produce.
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Tesco strengthens Czech position
Tesco has strengthened its position in the Czech market with the acquisition of 11 Carrefour outlets in Prague for around CZK 4 billion (£96 million).
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ArticleBerry bodies link up
Spanish producer and exporter groups and associations have come together to form a whole-chain trade body that represents the entirety of strawberry production in the Huelva region.
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Defra unveils proposed GM guideline
Defra has announced new proposed guidelines to govern the potential production of genetically modified crops in the UK.
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ArticleHealthy menu pays off for McDonald's
Introducing healthier menu options has paid dividends for McDonald’s as the fast-food chain reports its biggest hike in European sales for a decade.
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ArticleGovernment shifts responsibility for healthy living
The government will shift some of the onus for living healthily back onto the British public today, as PM Tony Blair tries to distance his party from Nanny State claims.
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Sweet tooths eat more fruit than salty snackers
People with sweet tooths generally eat more fruit than people who like savoury snacks, according to research by Cornell University in New York.
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ArticleIsraeli avocados to break 10-year record
Avocado yields in Israel are expected to reach a decade-record of 90,000-100,000 tonnes in the 2005-06 season.
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Seed seller opens doors
International seed seller Bejo Zaden is opening its doors to visitors from around the world as part of a series of annual vegetable Open Days this autumn.
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Potato growers to get digital wake-up call
The British Potato Council has launched a service to help levy-payers profit more efficiently from industry-wide research.