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ArticleNew Covent Garden to be renamed
New Covent Garden Market (NCGM) is to be renamed to mark the redevelopment of the site and its transformation into a food centre for London.
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Just-Food advises loyalty
Businesses need to be empathetic, up front and honest with consumers to prevent a slide in ethical consumption as loyalty becomes critical, according to food business analyst Just-Food.
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ArticleCalifornia Giant launches sports promotion
The US berry marketer has joined forces with the Major League Baseball Player Alumni Association and the Tennis Channel to spread a healthy, active lifestyle message
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ArticleCalifornia Giant rolls-out recyclable pallets
The conversion to plastic pallets will take place as each of the company’s facilities enter berry production this season
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NEF opens 'seasonal food' debate
Two researchers from the New Economics Foundation are seeking a meaningful definition of the term “seasonal food”.
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ArticleTenderstem comes of age
A relatively new crop on the marketplace, Tenderstem broccoli is managing to battle through the recession and establish itself as a must-have niche line in UK multiples. Elizabeth O’Keefe visits the vegetable’s main areas of production in Kenya to find out how the industry is faring.
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ArticleSouth Africa holds steady
Despite the tough economic climate, a good early market for pears in the UK and Europe has provided an excellent start to the South African top-fruit season. Weather conditions prior to the start of the season were favourable and the total harvest looks promising in terms of volumes, fruit size and quality, leaving producers and exporters cautiously optimistic. Louise Brodie reports.
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ArticleTight supplies made worse by difficult weather conditions
Banana supplies have traditionally been tight during the winter months. However, with poor weather conditions across key growing regions, industrial action and the spike in sales brought about by Fairtrade Fortnight, product has been even harder to come by than usual. Alex Lawson reports.
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Fruiterers’ feast plays host to distinguished guests
The Fruiterers held their annual banquet at the Mansion House during the evening of February 12. A number of very
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Campaigns must reap rewards
In my experience, the fresh produce industry at all levels has always had a somewhat love-hate relationship with the consumer
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Labour regulation even more vital
The Gangmasters Licensing Authority (GLA) has this week reported a largely pleasing response to its performance from the very
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ArticleRe:fresh deadline approaching
There are still three weeks to get your entries in for this year’s Re:fresh Awards, as the industry prepares for another celebration of its success stories in London on May 28.
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Recession offers Yorkshire chance
Leading Yorkshire food producers and retailers met in Harrogate to tackle the twin issues of rising prices and food security.
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ArticleNYKCool restructuring continues
The shipping company's Stockholm-based corporate communications department is to close at the beginning of May
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Exosect issues investment advice
Exosect, a supplier of intelligent pest management solutions, addressed a unique group of stakeholders in agricultural biotechnology this week, on its own experience of bringing innovative and environmentally sustainable agricultural technology to the market.
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ArticleFreshfel praises EC on School Fruit Scheme
The project could get underway in September in some countries after member states backed the European Commission's plans
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ArticleTesco announces fresh changes
UK retailer informs suppliers of significant reorganisation within its fresh produce buying department
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ArticleCooperatives well-placed to weather crisis
A meeting between cooperative banks has found that agri-cooperatives are beacons of stability in the present economic downturn
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ArticleEcuador gears up for banana congress
The 2009 International Banana & Fresh Fruit Forum takes place in Guayaquil, Ecuador, during April
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Marketing standards deadline looms
The Fresh Produce Consortium is consulting with its membership on marketing standards in advance of revised EC regulation 1221/2008 coming into force on July 1.