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    JR Holland goes Live

    2010-02-20T11:01:01Z

    In a bold move to give customers a behind-the-scenes look at its packing process, JR Holland Food Services has launched a ‘Live’ section on its website which features a real-time feed.

  • UK asparagus kicks off in Tesco
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    UK asparagus kicks off in Tesco

    2010-02-20T09:01:01Z

    The first UK asparagus of the season hit Tesco stores this week.

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    KPG launches new traceability site

    2010-02-19T17:01:01Z

    US-based firm KPG Solutions - which will be known as N2N Global as of March 2010 - will launch agricultural traceability help engine www.tracabilitysource.com in mid-April.

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    AHDB receives relocation green light

    2010-02-19T15:01:01Z

    The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board’s (AHDB) plan to build a new ultra energy-efficient office building on Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire has been approved by Warwick District Council.

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    Political heavyweights top NFU bill

    2010-02-19T13:01:01Z

    The main political parties’ long-term commitment to the produce industry will be tested when farmers and growers meet at the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) annual conference in Birmingham.

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    BioFach sees firms go beyond organic

    2010-02-19T12:45:58Z

    Exhibitors at BioFach 2010 are increasingly pushing the boundaries of organic produce, with ethics coming to the foreground

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    Damco opens Djibouti office

    2010-02-19T12:32:55Z

    Logistics group's facility to aid import and export customers in Djibouti and Ethiopia

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    Spain ‘must adapt to climate change’

    2010-02-19T12:27:58Z

    The European Commission warns Spanish agricultural sector that Spain may be one of nations most affected by global warming

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    Fairtrade visionaries tick consumer boxes

    2010-02-19T12:22:05Z

    Sainsbury’s boss Justin King has issued a pertinent challenge to rival retailers this week to catch him if they can on

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    5 A DAY message hits home as new packaging makes splash

    2010-02-19T12:22:00Z

    5 A DAY has become firmly established in the public’s mind, with the message appearing in various forms. However, for

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    New Master steps up to plate in time-honoured tradition

    2010-02-19T12:21:56Z

    The New Master of the Worshipful Company of Fruiterers traditionally takes office at a service held in the Wren church of St

  • A bitter winter shakes vegetable sector to core
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    A bitter winter shakes vegetable sector to core

    2010-02-19T12:21:49Z

    What is being hailed as the UK’s worst winter in 30 years has knocked the vegetable sector for six. Crops have been freezing in the field, while demand for winter warmers is through the roof. Elizabeth O’Keefe surveys the damage

  • Industry chipper as celebrations abound
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    Industry chipper as celebrations abound

    2010-02-19T12:21:44Z

    Chips are a national favourite and the market is substantial, taking one out of every four British potatoes each year. The tasty treats have been in the spotlight this month, with National Chip Week in full swing and the nation celebrating 150 years of fish and chips. But what is next for the chilled chip sector? Anna Sbuttoni reports

  • Pride of Scotland
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    Pride of Scotland

    2010-02-19T12:21:37Z

    As the FPJ team heads to Perth Racecourse next week for its first-ever regional conference, Laura Gould rounds up some of the most recent developments in the Scottish fresh produce industry and finds out why food and drink is firmly back on the country’s agenda

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    Sharpak unveils SPS Air packaging

    2010-02-19T12:02:04Z

    Packaging specialist displayed new innovative soft fruit concept at Fruit Logistica in Germany

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    ALV sees early success

    2010-02-19T12:01:01Z

    Simplified procedures for importing fresh produce and cut flowers are proving an immediate winner for importers and agents with the introduction of the Automatic Licence Verification (ALV) system.

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    FPC welcomes faster customs inspections

    2010-02-19T11:40:17Z

    UK trade association says new streamlined process for fresh produce imports to the country could save companies €1.1m

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    Yearly profit tumbles at Carrefour

    2010-02-19T11:39:54Z

    Group profit hit by non-recurring and restructuring costs, while sales slipped in France and across western European operations

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    Walmart posts annual profit boost

    2010-02-19T11:21:28Z

    The US-based retail behemoth’s full-year earnings exceeded expectations despite only a slight growth in sales

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    Maersk service links Hamburg with Far East

    2010-02-19T11:16:22Z

    Shipping group expands AE-10 liner service to better connect continental Europe with China, Malaysia and Hong Kong