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Liverpool in Rotterdam link
Liverpool Produce Terminal this week announced a feeder service linking it to Rotterdam, Europe’s major fresh produce hub.
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ArticleAndalusia presents united front
For the first time, more than 18,000 growers across the region of Andalusia have united under the newly formed organisation, Hortyfruta, to represent and strengthen their standing on the European stage. Alex Lawson visited the fertile fields of southern Spain to find out more.
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ArticleA perfect hat-trick
Last year’s Re:fresh Awards were a bumper affair for foodservice specialist Fresh Direct, which walked away with not just one, but two accolades to its name. Added to that, Parkfresh, a business acquired by Fresh Direct just a few weeks before the ceremony, also picked up its first ever Re:fresh prize. Laura Gould finds out how the 12 months since its triple triumph have panned out for the firm.
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ArticleDutch set on expansion drive
Dutch salad producers have secured a good reputation in the UK and are well- known for providing high-quality fresh produce in plentiful volumes. Despite the challenging economic climate, innovation remains firmly on the agenda. Doris Lee Butterworth reports.
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ArticleSoft-fruit category toughs out a difficult patch
The soft-fruit category has been fraught with difficulties in the last three months, with the weak sterling causing headaches and late Spanish supply pushing up prices. So how is the berry trade handling the situation? Anna Sbuttoni reports.
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Fresh produce gears up for annual chocolate fight
Easter may still be a month away, but it is already being promoted heavily in most major supermarkets. Fresh produce is
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Industry upbeat in face of recession
With the industry social calendar well underway, I have greatly enjoyed, in particular, the hospitality of the Worshipful
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Business payment support service - a friend in need?
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, Paula Tallon outlines a new service from HMRC aimed at helping businesses pay their taxes.
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The blame sharing game continues
The Which? report released this week suggests that as recession bites, shoppers are shunning fresh, healthy foods due to the
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ArticleNZ apple harvest heats up
The New Zealand apple harvest is now underway, with an expected slackening in the volumes of Braeburn and Gala.
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ArticleSpanish strawbs pick up at last
Fortunes are improving for Spanish strawberries as the weather picks up and growers’ leaders work with the authorities to secure financial lifelines.
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ArticleCompac wins Chile contract
New Zealand company Compac has won a multi-million dollar contract with Chilean growers’ cooperative Propal
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ArticleOrganic growers turn to laser labelling
Organic producers in Australia have turned to a new labelling method to overcome sticker switching in supermarkets
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ArticleChinese retailers seek direct sourcing
Direct sourcing is in increasing trend for Chinese retailers, and this could raise competition with imports
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Brazil launches new trade show
Fruit & Log will take place for the first time in São Paulo on 8-10 September this year
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Innovation event hits the Midlands
Innovation specialists in the Midlands will host an event, Bucking the Trend in the Food Industry, to examine ways to move forward in the current climate as part of the Food & Drink iNet scheme.
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ArticleSam's Club gets new CEO
Wal-Mart has announced that Brian Cornell will step into the role at its Sam's Club operations on 3 April
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Anglia holds technology briefing
IT specialist Anglia Business Solutions is inviting delegates to its Cambridge base to gain an overview of its groundbreaking system.
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ArticleTough 2008 experienced by Waitrose
Yearly profits fell at the supermarket chain, echoing the overall struggles of parent group John Lewis