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ArticleTesco stands by graduate schemes
Tesco is targeting its graduate programmes to energise its businesses, insisting its career prospects remain strong, despite the Association of Graduate Recruiters reporting a salary freeze among graduates and a predicted 5.4 per cent decrease in graduate vacancies in 2009.
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ArticleRSA grape sales up in western Europe
Exporters have shipped around 10 per cent more to the region this year, although the UK remains under-supplied, says SATI
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Volatile market scrutinised at conference
The turmoil created by changeable supplies and costs over the last two years will be addressed by a one day conference organised by the Food and Agriculture group of the UK’s Chartered Institute of Marketing.
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ArticleChiquita denies Colombian deaths liability
The banana group is looking for the dismissal of lawsuits claiming that money paid to Colombian paramilitary groups was connected to deaths and kidnappings in banana-growing regions
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ArticleBidding underway for Panama banana coop
Del Monte and two European companies said to be among the interested parties keen to take over Coosemupar
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Technology focus for manufacturing meet
The Precision Farming Event this week will offer farmers the opportunity to discover how employing a wide range of technology can benefit their businesses, despite the current price volatility in the market.
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ArticleCasino pushes fresh produce
As a mark of its commitment to nutritional food, Casino is adopting new strategies to increase the visibility of fruit and vegetables
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ArticleTrops expects limited returns
Andalusian avocado and mango exporter Trops is expecting a good 2009, despite claiming ‘limits’ have been placed on returns by retailers
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ArticleZespri forecasts kiwi price squeeze
The group is looking to maintain high sales by shipping fruit to market earlier than the previous season
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ArticleGreek export figures show decline
Export volumes of table grapes and citrus significantly down during January and February, although kiwifruit exports rise 16 per cent
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Syngenta presents new tomato seeds
Syngenta Seeds Vegetables gathered its grower customers together at a working breakfast in El Ejido, Almería, earlier this month to present its latest offer of new tomato, melon and capsicum seeds for the commercial market.
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ArticleMexican retail sector feeling pinch
Although the credit crunch is making its mark south of the border, the USDA claims Mexico’s young and increasing population points to a brighter future
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Co-op's Somerfield deal completes
The Co-operative Group has completed its £1.565 billion acquisition of the Somerfield supermarket chain.
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ArticleRungis going strong at 40
The French wholesale market of Rungis, which turned 40 today, continues to perform well during the recession
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ArticleMastronardi teams up with Disney Garden
Disney Garden-branded greenhouse vegetables will be available on the market in April under a new deal with Imagination Farms
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ArticleLille welcomes “freshness” concept
A new shopping concept created by two former Auchan employees is due to open in Lille, France
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ArticleKuehne & Nagel reports "best results"
Turnover increases 3 per cent during 2008, with net earnings up 9.1 per cent at the Swiss group
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ArticleLowhub harnesses supply chain impetus
Sustainable produce transport pioneer Lowhub is using its two environmental awards, scooped at a recent London ceremony, to drive the supply chain towards sensible transport options.
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Pesticide 'blacklist' sparks controversy
The existence of a rumoured ‘blacklist’ of active substances for crop protection set to be outlawed by the European Parliament has been rubbished by the British Crop Production Council (BCPC).
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ArticleCranberry cheer at Florette
Prepared salad specialist Florette has teamed up with Ocean Spray for an in-pack promotional campaign.