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ArticleChiquita reveals banana performance
Chiquita today announced regional information on banana prices and volume for the first two months of the 2005 first quarter.
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Former Tesco chairman dies
Former Tesco chairman Sir Leslie Porter has died at the age of 84.
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ArticleSainsbury's sets out on recovery road
UK number three supermarket Sainsbury's has officially started its recovery, according to chief executive Justin King, speaking as he unveiled encouraging 12-week performance figures.
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ArticleSomerfield gains from takeover speculation
Shares in supermarket group Somerfield continue to rise following news it has received more takeover approaches.
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Prisoners missing out on their greens
First it was the children, now inmates dinners are under the spotlight, with inspectors discovering Scottish prisoners are missing out on fresh fruit and vegetables.
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Somerfield under competition scrutiny
Somerfield is under the spotlight of the Competition Comission, which has launched an inquiry into its purchase of 114 Safeway stores from Morrisons.
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Babies need fruit and veg exposure
Scientists claimed children form ideas about the foods they enjoy from a very early age.
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Gangmaster legislation explained through workshops
A series of workshops are being organised at retailer head offices around the UK to discuss the impact of the new code of practice and licensing laws on gangmasters.
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ArticleRetailers could blow it when it comes to quality
The retailer obsession with price over quality could undermine the healthy eating campaign, a leading buyer has warned.
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ArticleBritish tomatoes catch up
Despite the reported demand for home-grown produce, the area devoted to British tomato production has plummeted in recent years. This season has started with some pleasing prices and yields look promising but will the various promotions in store be enough to convince consumers that British is best? Elspeth Waters reports.
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ArticleNew youth ploughs ahead
Continuing on from last week’s feature on the younger generation in the fresh produce sector, this week Anabella de Sousa and Elspeth Waters interview four young people about their experiences and interest in the sector.
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ArticleSticking to your principles
Quality is the watch word for the Re:fresh award winning Waitrose. The retailer is going through a strong period of growth, with new stores in fresh territory and strong sales overall, all backed up by that ever present watch-word - quality. Ed Bedington went to investigate.
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ArticleReduced to tears
The southern hemisphere onion season has started on time, although volumes are lower than normal. With onion prices depressed at the moment and supplies running short for preferred sizes, UK importers are not keen on taking on the price risk for non-programmed volumes. Anabella de Sousa reports.
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ArticleThe waste trap
Waste has become a critical issue for companies in the fresh produce sector, particularly when it comes to health and safety laws. Denise Mylan reports on how to avoid any costly slip ups.
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ArticleThe true rural reality
John Smith, md of Re:fresh Packer of the Year, Greyfriars, tackles some of the serious issues facing those in the fresh produce industry who try to earn a living out in the rural regions of the UK.
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ArticleThe kids are alright
With the ongoing focus on school meals, spurred by Jamie Oliver’s campaign, Elspeth Waters looks into the realities of the growing attention directed towards healthy eating among children and some of the fresh produce initiatives happening elsewhere.
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ArticleThe business budget
With an election on the way, Gordon Brown was expected to deliver a voter-friendly budget, but what about business? Hira Sharma reports.
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Tagging the waste problem
Wholesalers are getting hi-tech when it comes to waste collection at New Covent Garden Market.The market’s waste
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A total waste of time
“Smoke and mirrors”, “ineffective” and “waste of time” are just some of the
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Children grow their own lunches
With the debate on school lunches raging, one school has taken the step of supplying its own vegetables.