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ArticleKeep on trucking
Roadfreight keeps Britain running and forms a crucial part of the domestic economy. Why then is it under attack from a barrage of increased costs imposed on it by a government that should be supporting British industry in these troubled times? Jo Tanner of the Freight Transport Association (FTA) investigates.
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ArticleToms in tight spot
The UK tomato industry has had an eventful year, with the loss of Jersey production and the addition of greenhouse development Thanet Earth. Now, as demand for domestic supply continues to increase, growers are calling for more reasonable returns to sustain the industry. Elizabeth O’Keefe reports.
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ArticleGrowing in stature
J van Vliet Cash & Carry scooped the prestigious New Covent Garden Market Floral Business of the Year gong at Re:fresh 2008. Since then, the firm has certainly not rested on its laurels, opening three more branches and registering impressive growth figures. Laura Gould visited the company’s Enfield branch.
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Tracking key changes in dismissal law
Adam Bernstein, hosts FPJ’s monthly spotlight on the legislation that affects your business, and how you can use it to your advantage. This month, Gareth Edwards outlines key changes on dismissal law coming into force this month.
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ArticleShadow over potato sector on the home straight
The potato category is not looking very optimistic for the back end of the season, with a lot of second-grade pre-pack material still on the market and prices flattening out. At the same time, UK growers are making the most of the fine weather to gear up for the new season. Anna Sbuttoni reports.
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Food prices put in the EU spotlight
The European Commission responded to the worldwide surge in food prices in December 2008 by adopting a Communication on Food
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Spring heralds more positive thinking
A little sunshine and lighter evenings seem to have encouraged a general upturn in the nation’s mood and as we surge
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Summer lines starting to put in retail appearance
It must be the burst of summer weather over the weekend that has put an extra lift into soft-fruit sales. Strawberries, in
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Local rises up the summer agenda
Sales of locally sourced fruit and vegetables seem to be holding up well in the current climate, despite the sometimes false
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Fresh Tech in Aussie link-up
Leading packaging supplier, Fresh Technologies Developments Ltd, has announced that it has reached an exclusive agreement with Australian technology company Bantec Marketing Services.
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Interim managers offer advantages
Recruitment specialist Redfox is extolling the use of interim managers as a way of progressing businesses at minimal cost.
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ArticleChiquita makes senior appointment
The group has handed the role of chief accounting officer to Lori Ritchey
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NFT achieves double licence
Food logistics specialist NFT has been awarded two internationally recognised certifications at its St Albans depot for its commitment to both environmental and health and safety best practice.
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ArticleFocus on quality standards at FRESH2009
Europe's leading conference for the fresh produce industry will see a focus on the issue of quality standards in the fruit and vegetable sector
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ArticleZespri to continue kiwifruit campaigns
Marketing push in five European countries have been planned to ensure sales remain strong as the season begins
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ArticleWorld Food Moscow sees bookings surge
Fresh produce exhibition halls to be rebranded as World Fruits Moscow in 2009 as demand for space increases
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ArticleRSA avocado exports to build on record 2008
As the first avocados arrive in Europe, optimism is high for the season with a constant supply of high-quality fruit expected
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ArticleBerryWorld unveils ‘Viva Patricia’
Leading soft fruit marketer BerryWorld has officially launched its latest strawberry variety, named Viva Patricia
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ArticleDow buys AgroFresh's parent company
Purchase of Rohm and Haas set to create US$14bn business portfolio and achieve annual savings of US$1.3bn
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ArticleProfit down, revenue up at PSA
The Singapore-based shipping group saw yearly profits hit by lower yields and soaring costs