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ArticleMDS marks 20 years of growing the industry’s managers
As Management Development Services prepares to celebrate its 20th anniversary next year, FPJ take a look at how it has evolved and why it is held in such high esteem within the fresh produce sector.
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Bringing Fairtrade to the exotic sector
Exotics are a niche in their own right but this has not stopped some Fairtrade producers from trying to extend their offer in this direction. Elspeth Waters reports.
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Small businesses hit by family-friendly agenda
Adam Bernstein hosts the FPJ’s monthly spotlight on the legislation that affects your business, and how you can use it to your advantage. This month, John Davies takes a look at the implications of the government’s family-friendly policy changes.
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Tesco backing is a boost for campaign
We were delighted to be able to announce a fortnight ago that Tesco had pledged its support to the Eat in Colour campaign. Put
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Freshfel going a label too far?
I have always had a great deal of respect for the works of Freshfel, the European representatives for the fresh produce
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Is 5 a day likely to be on its way?
It is no wonder the Fresh Produce Consortium was delighted to have signed up Tesco to its Eat in Colour campaign. Having the
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Microsoft approves fresh produce IT solution
Fresh produce IT specialists Anglia Business Solutions is celebrating after its LINKFresh software solution was approved by Microsoft.
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ArticleCompetition key to Chilean success
Chile has been conspicuous in its success in the global marketplace in the last 10 years due to the healthy competition that exists among its exporters, according to Chilean Exporters’ Association chairman Ronald Bown.
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ArticleIceberg availability tightens
Prices for iceberg lettuce were expected to climb this week following weeks of poor trade.
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ArticleSuppliers finance retail growth - report
A newspaper investigation suggests suppliers are providing free financing to major multiples.
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ArticleSouth Africa tackles overproduction issues
“Two years ago we celebrated going above one million tonnes of citrus production, the next celebration will be when we go back below 1m cartons,” said Citrus Growers’ Association ceo Justin Chadwick.
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Weather fails to damped spirits at BP2005
Cold and wet weather in Harrogate did nothing to dampen the mood at British Potato 2005, with exhibitors describing it as one of the most successful shows to date.
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WA stone-fruit quality high
Western Australian stone fruit growers are expecting to pick some of the best quality crop on record.
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Capespan goes green
International fruit supplier, Capespan, is joining the environmental revolution with a new recycling solution for its base in Sheerness.
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ArticleChina remains a small threat
The fresh produce industry should not be overly concerned at the moment about Chinese export potential, said Matthew Tang of China’s Linkage Holdings, at the Southern Hemisphere Congress in Santiago.
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Rapid change on retail scene
“It is amazing how quickly the retail scene can change in a relatively mature market,” said Red Communications’ John Valentine, during a session on the European marketplace at the Southern Hemisphere Congress, in Santiago, Chile.
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ArticleNZ producers unlikley to break even
Pipfruit New Zealand’s Ian Palmer told the Southern Hemisphere Congress that it is fair to say that none of his country’s apple growers would break even in 2005.
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Still time to enter Taste of Britain Awards
Produce businesses are being urged to enter the Daily Telegraph Taste of Britain Awards which aims to celebrate the best of British foods.
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Grant boost for apple growers
Two Norfolk fruit growers have begun pressing their own fruit juices for the first time, thanks to a cash boost from Defra's Rural Enterprise Scheme (RES).
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Movie move from Asda
Characters from the family blockbuster Madagascar are causing a stir in Asda’s produce department.