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Maternity redundancies an option
A leading law firm says recession stricken agricultural firms can make women on maternity leave redundant but must follow the law carefully.
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ArticleFPC launches carbon footprint calculator
A new tool to aid the fresh produce industry has been revealed by the Fresh Produce Consortium
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ArticleUS families cutting back on produce
A new report by the Produce for Better Health Foundation has said that US families are including fewer fruits and vegetables in their diet
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Fairtrade head lands degree
Harriet Lamb, executive director of the Fairtrade Foundation, has been awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of Letters by Aston University.
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ArticleChanges at Mexican Hass Avocado board
The Mexican Hass Avocado Importers Association has made a number of changes to its senior personnel
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FTA outraged as fuel duty rises
Fuel duty has risen for the second time in five months and may push many businesses already struggling with the economic downturn over the edge, according to the Freight Transport Association (FTA).
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ArticleCapespan pens Kiku deal
South African fruit exporter Capespan Exports has become the first exporter from the country to sign a marketing licence agreement with Kiku SRL/GmbH.
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LCL UK & Eire ceases trading
Perishable logistics business LCL UK & Eire Ltd ceased trading last Friday, citing “difficult trading conditions and unsatisfactory financial performance”.
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ArticleRe:fresh lands produce star
The UK’S leading fresh produce celebrity, Gregg Wallace, will kick off this year’s Re:fresh Conference.
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ArticleJAK Fruit moves into farming
The Australasian export company has purchased 80ha of fruit orchards in Australia's Sunraysia region
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Film industry hits Barcelona
Agricultural film has increased in popularity, despite the criticisms surrounding the use of plastics in the environmental debate.
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Currency costs leave farmers short
A currency analyst has cited unnecessary overheads in exchange rates as the key to allowing farmers to weather the recession.
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Logistics focus for Italian event
Macfrut, one of the leading fresh produce exhibitions in Mediterranean Europe, will turn the spotlight on transport and technology for its 2009 edition.
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ArticleStable outlook for Brazilian persimmon
Core European markets will remain the primary destinations for Brazilian persimmons during March and April
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ArticleChile projects kiwifruit export growth
A 7-10 per cent crop increase is likely to meet with difficult market conditions in Europe and the US where domestic stocks are higher this season
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ArticleFunding provided for citrus research
The Florida citrus industry is allocating nearly US$11m to projects researching disease solutions
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JR Holland selected for Isafruit
JR Holland Food Services has been selected as an official provider for Isafruit, the European scheme for provision of free fruit in the workplace.
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ArticleSandia Fashion group launches campaign
This year’s campaign is likely to see a 15 per cent increase in marketed volumes of the dark seedless watermelon brand compared with 2008
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Levy increases hit seafreight
South Africa's Perishable Products Export Control Board (PPECB) has announced several levy changes, including increases in seafreight charges.
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ArticleSwiss organic market sees growth
The organic market in Switzerland experienced strong growth in 2008, according to Bio Suisse