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ArticleRichard Jones: Evolution of the barcode: How those little black lines have come to improve our lives
The humble barcode started life on supermarket products in 1974 when The Wrigley Company put the first barcodes on packs of
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ArticleRob Cushen: Customer insight offers the key to unlock growth in the fresh produce industry
If Google search is to be believed, I am about to join a very select group of people to ever include the words ‘fresh
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ArticleRoad trip through America’s heart
Two years ago I was fortunate enough to travel across America, from the East Coast to the West Coast via Utah and Nevada.For
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Don’t judge fruit and veg by its cover
Some labels, it seems, have more success than others. Lidl is highlighting its Lincs-sourced broccoli heads at 69p, with the
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ArticleLife after Agrexco
A year down the line from Israeli fresh produce juggernaut Agrexco disappearing as we know it, Michael Barker tracked down some of the company’s former UK-facing executives to find out what they’re up to now
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ArticleGrown in the USA
Despite the downturn in fresh produce shipments from the US, the UK remains an important export destination. Lisa Kjellsson reports
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Column: Confusion in the aisles means food miles
In his regular column, David Shapley examines the latest products on supermarket shelves
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ArticleTesco builds direct links to Europe
Tesco says it is making steady progress in streamlining the procurement and distribution of key fresh produce items across Europe, part of its overall plan to source directly as much of the fruit and vegetables it sells, according to Eurofruit magazine.
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ArticleTheo Randall: Why British farmers should consider growing more Italian vegetables
While it might seem that provenance and sustainability are relatively new topics on the agenda, these values have really been
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ArticleSpain: Spain keeps UK retailers stocked
Spain is a crucial supplier of produce to the UK, and the relationship has built up over many decades and indeed centuries. Kathy Hammond speaks to John Grieve of Lisons to hear more
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ArticleDBC administration costs 561 jobs with 213 at risk
Foodservice firm DBC entering administration has now caused 561 redundancies while another 213 jobs are at risk.
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ArticleWeather devastation in Italy and Spain revealed
The impact of the cold weather that has gripped Europe in the past few weeks is beginning to be laid bare with regions in Italy and Spain reporting product losses of between 80 and 100 per cent in some cases.
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ArticleSpain to UK fresh produce rail service restarts
Stobart Group has restarted a low-carbon rail-freight service that carries 30 chilled containers of fruit and vegetables from Spain to supermarkets and retailers in the UK.
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ArticleFoods from Spain art goes on tour
The winning artwork of the Foods from Spain National Primary Schools Competition 2011 is touring the West Midlands.
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ArticleHumanoid robots offer labour crisis option
Robots could soon be harvesting fruit on British farms, according to manufacturers at the Automation Conference
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ArticleFoods from Spain unveils competition winner
Foods from Spain has announced the winner of its fifth annual National Primary Schools Competition to promote Spanish fresh produce.
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Foods from Spain gets social
Foods from Spain is focusing on online media in its campaign to raise the profile of four types of Spanish berry.
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Salad days are here again as temperatures warm up
The summer temperatures may not last out the month, but alongside urgent reminders in store that Easter is on the way, salads
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ArticleZari plans to take its place at early season top table
In the battle for early season market share, a new contender has entered the market and is promising to make a real impact. Michael Barker reports
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ArticleFlorida and Spain bear brunt of citrus challenges
The Spanish citrus sector has issued repeated warnings over the last three months, with growers and exporters seeking to prevent the collapse of the European citrus heavyweight. But other sources are concentrating on the renewed focus on New Year detoxes and the uplift in demand. Anna Sbuttoni reports