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M&S chills its Hong Kong offer
Marks & Spencer has branched outside the UK in chilled foods for the first time in its history, to enter Asian market in Hong Kong.
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ArticleRecord entries for Yorkshire awards
The fifth annual deliciouslyorkshire Awards organised by the Regional Food Group for Yorkshire and Humber has attracted a record number of entries - more than 268 in total, and will this year feature a Fresh Produce Award sponsored by Stockbridge Technology Centre.
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Disabled entrepreneurs encouraged
Advisory service Business Link is encouraging people with disabilities to consider starting up their own business.
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Own-brand boom continues
Shoppers are opting for supermarket own-brand products in their droves, according to new research.
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ArticlePepper prices soar as production falls
Yellow peppers from the Netherlands have shot up in price by almost 50 per cent in a week on some UK wholesale markets, from 700p a 5kg carton to 1000p.
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ArticleSpain's citrus crop 'to fall by 20 per cent'
This year’s Spanish citrus campaign is set to feature shorter volumes than last season, although quality is “exceptional”
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Tight market creates Fyffes success
Fyffes has increased its profit forecast for the second time in three months after seeing a positive rise in its profits over the summer.
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ArticleProject backing for Yorkshire firms
The Appetizing Innovation scheme, run by Yorkshire Forward, is supporting projects costing from £5,000 upward, looking to benefit from access to the most up-to-date skills, technologies and equipment.
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ArticleMaersk Line improves Vietnam service
The new service is designed to better support customers' efforts to enhance the efficiency of their supply chains
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Valencian kakifruit sees huge increase
Growers in Valencia are expecting a massive increase in kakifruit production this season, following a disastrous campaign in 2008-09.
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ArticleHouston unveils air cargo perishables hub
The opening of the facility is designed to turn the international airport into a major gateway for perishables, especially from Latin America
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Hull wholesaler Cliff Blackburn retires
Produce trader Cliff Blackburn of Dennis Butler Ltd, based in Hull’s wholesale market, has retired this week after an illustrious career spanning six decades.
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ArticlePositive first-half results for Fyffes
The Ireland-based fresh produce group has reported on improved group revenue, profit and earnings for the first half of 2009
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ArticleChiquita's credit rating improved
Standard & Poor's has bumped the groups rating up one notch to B following an improved performance
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ArticleSeald Sweet expands Californian team
The group has appointed three new senior staff members to add experience to the company's Californian team
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ArticleAldi launches Super 6 campaign
Aldi has launched an autumn fruit and veg advertising campaign under the tagline September Super 6 offering produce for 49p.
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ArticleInquiry into Norwegian supermarkets
Norwegian supermarket chains face an inquiry into their margins, as food prices in the country remain high and producers struggle
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ArticleM&S seeks Rose replacement
Marks & Spencer is set to confirm the appointment of a new headhunter as the retailer looks to replace influential executive chairman Sir Stuart Rose.
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ArticleA few good men
The recruitment sector has felt the effects of the credit crunch but as activity picks up, cautious optimism prevails. Doris Lee Butterworth reports
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ArticleAvocado advances
Avocado consumption in the UK has soared since the fruit was introduced to supermarkets in the 1960s, but Britain still holds a great opportunity for avocado-producing countries to up their sales. Elizabeth O’Keefe talks to the main players about the season and about taking up the UK challenge