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Produce World hits top 250
Produce World has been named in the annual Top Track 250 league table for the first time as it pursues its vision is to be the “best and most respected fresh produce supplier in Europe”.
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ArticleEsselunga named Retailer of the Year
Italian company takes the plaudits at ceremony in Turin following year in which its business is set to expand by around 8 per cent
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ArticleEurope rolls out bumper crop
A larger European pear crop of 2.5 million tonnes will mean that producers are jostling for pole position this season. Doris Lee Butterworth speaks to leading marketers and discusses how they plan to make the most of the opportunities available for the forthcoming campaign
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ArticleChanging consumer habits
Consumers are fickle creatures at the best of times, but the recession is expected to have a lasting effect on buying habits. Elizabeth O’Keefe looks at these changes and examines the micro trends that are here to stay
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ArticleHopes run high for handover to southern hemisphere
European stonefruit exporters endured a difficult summer in the UK market, due to immense pressure on prices. But with the handover to southern hemisphere supplies almost complete, category sources are in a more optimistic frame of mind. Laura Gould reports
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Innovation aplenty to bridge Halloween-Christmas gap
I suppose it all started with sweetcorn cobs, but it seems that twin packs are coming into fashion. Tesco has come up with a
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Sarkozy clarity a change from norm
A personality like Nicolas Sarkozy, the president of the French Republic, incites a reaction in everyone, whether good or bad.
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Valefresco builds on salad strengths
Valefresco has capitalised on its position at the heart of the fertile growing region of Evesham and seen considerable growth of late. Joe Pilade, director of business development, tells Alex Lawson how winning the Salad Grower of the Year gong earlier in the year is recognition of the firm’s strong position in the sector
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One idea that is not off the rails
The new rail link between Valencia and Dagenham that opened for business last week is definitely a step in the right direction
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ArticleBanks fail to back produce industry
The company behind the Thanet Earth project in Kent told agricultural industry representatives this week that UK banks do not have the capacity or knowledge to support large-scale horticultural projects.
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ArticleValencia-UK rail link steams ahead
Logistics specialist Eddie Stobart and rail operator DB Schenker have launched a high-speed rail link via Eurotunnel from Valencia in Spain to Dagenham, Essex.
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Campaign for Farmed Environment goes live
Growers and farmers in England have joined forces with government and conservationists to launch a new campaign to enhance wildlife habitats and the wider environment.
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ArticleLogistics award for Damco
Danish company recognised for "significant contribution" to supply chain during event in Singapore
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ArticleAussie stone exports to UK fall
Australian stonefruit has been “very good quality” so far this season, according to Wayne Prowse, export development manager at Horticulture Australia.
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Continued profit growth for Delhaize
The group has followed up its strong second quarter with a profitable third quarter of the year
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ArticleAdolfo Storni in Univeg move
Argentinean citrus giant San Miguel has waved goodbye to its fresh fruit commercial manager after seven years
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ArticleM&S battles through to report rise
Marks & Spencer has posted an unexpected rise in half-year profits despite the “competitive trading conditions” reported by boss sir Stuart Rose.
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ArticlePublix to showcase local produce
A new line of fresh produce grown in Miami-Dade County will go on sale at the retailer’s Florida outlets this month
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ArticleEnza Zaden extends Chinese reach
Dutch Seed specialist has formed a joint venture and established a research and development station in the country