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ArticleExpansion in the air
BA World Cargo and Christian Salvesen, which manages the Heathrow Perishables Handling Centre on BAWC’s behalf, were winners of the ChileGAP Innovation of the Year award at the inaugural Re:fresh Awards ceremony last May. BAWC had already invested £15 million into its Perishable Handling Centre to cater for the needs of the rapidly growing traffic in airfreighted produce. Now a further £1m plus investment programme intends to extend the centre’s capacity to handle yet more volume in its next stage of development. Tommy Leighton reports.
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ArticleRipe and ready
A rebound in fortunes following a series of poor seasons has put South Africa in a strong position on avocados this year. The UK market, which has always been a major priority for exporters, continues to show signs of strong growth. Ed Bedington reports.
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ArticleNZ protects reputation
Competition between southern hemisphere top-fruit suppliers is fierce. Although New Zealand has a good reputation as a secure supply base growing high quality apples, the sector needs to be innovative to maintain its market edge, reports Anabella de Sousa.
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Well-backed GLA means business
Welcome then to the Gangmaster Licensing Authority. We should all wish chairman Paul Whitehouse the very best of luck in his
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Del Curto stikes strategic partnership
Chilean exporter David del Curto has struck up a partnership with asset manager Moneda Asset.
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ArticleMIxed bag for southern hemisphere apples
Gala from Brazil is well down on a normal crop year and Golden Delicious from South Africa looks set for a strong campaign.
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M&S advice a serious blow for UK Treasury
The advice of a senior European Court adviser could see M&S claim back £30 million in tax relief on losses in Europe.
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ArticleWhitehouse hunts gangmaster heads
“We want heads,” warned gangmaster tsar Paul Whitehouse, as the Gangmaster Licensing Authority (GLA) became an official body.
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Willpower for healthy eating stronger on a Monday
When it comes to 5 A DAY, UK consumer will power is stronger at the start of the week, according to new figures.
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Local supply guide an opportunity
Small and local producers should be looking towards the £11 billion foodservice market for new opportunities, claimed Joanne Denney-Finch, chief executive of the Institute of Grocery Distribution.
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ArticleSainsbury's denies backing down in payment row
Sainsbury’s is denying reports claiming it has backed down in a row with suppliers over payment terms.
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Million dollar boost for Vietnam veg industry
Vietnam is set to gain $1.4 million from the UN over the next two years for its clean vegetable product programme.
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Sainsbury's is growing faster than Asda
Sainsbury’s appears to be continuing on the road to recovery as figures show its market growth is faster than Asda for the first time in a decade.
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ArticleRed Tractor relaunch welcomed
Farming leaders have welcomed the changes to the Red Tractor name and logo.
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ArticleNIAB says farewell to Legg
NIAB, the UK’s leading plant bio-science company, has said farewell to its ceo, Professor Brian Legg.
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ArticleGo faster fruit with stripy tomatoes
Waitrose is jazzing up its tomato category with the introduction of “go faster” stripes on the fruit.
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Varroa mite concern in US
The prevalence of varroa mite among bees in the US is causing concern among fruit growers.
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ArticleWholesale future looks positive, claims IGD
The grocery wholesale market is tipped to reach £18.3 billion by 2009, according to food and grocery think-tank IGD.
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ArticleFirst English raspberries arrive
The first English raspberries are coming on stream thanks to pioneering work by Chris Tirrell, a KG grower.
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Election date set
The general election is set to be held on May 5, Tony Blair has announced.