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ArticleGeorge Hammond gains full AEO status
UK-based port services provider becomes first such firm in Europe to receive full AEO certification for fresh produce handling activities
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Tesco makes green plea
Tesco is demanding green stores are given extra benefits and consideration as the push for environment-friendly building becomes increasingly difficult economically.
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ArticleAsda ads display cost-cutting
Asda announced it is unveiling a new TV advertising campaign that will show shoppers how it is able to continually lower prices in its stores.
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ArticleGrocers postpone recession for Xmas
Morrisons and Aldi both earned record shares of the UK grocery market according to TNS figures for the 12 weeks to December 28, 2008.
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ArticlePhilippine farm exports rise
The Philippines’ 2008 farm export numbers have risen significantly, with bananas the big earner
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ArticleShipping down until 2011, says Maersk
Shipping line Maersk has said a shipping recovery before 2011 is unlikely, and ruled out acquisitions
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ArticleFrost cuts Indian potato crop
Frost has severely hit potato farmers in northern India, risking tenuous finances in the region
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United Fresh to tackle key issues
The United Fresh Research and Education Foundation is hosting a new Global Conference on Produce Food Safety Standards to tackle the critical issues of produce industry audits and harmonisation, in response to a heightened global awareness of food safety issues.
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ArticleGF Group buys Vado logistics firm
GF Porterm subsidiary takes 70 per cent share in former Pacorini group handling, distribution and warehousing unit
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ArticleIndustry fury as pesticide vote approved
The new pesticides directive has sent shockwaves through the industry after MEPs from across the EU voted in favour of the legislation in the Strasbourg plenary session this morning.
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ArticleShot in arm for herb firm
Herbs Unlimited is now one of the leading northern suppliers for baby leaf salads and fresh herbs, thanks partly to the help of the Yorkshire Regional Food Group (RFG).
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Food bucks trend in terrible festive spending
Food sales dramatically countered the trend to become the forerunner of UK sales as the British Retail Consortium (BRC) reported the worst December since its survey began 14 years ago.
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ArticleFinancial crisis to curb Peru growth
The country’s agro-export sector will experience a slowdown this year as a result of the global economic downturn
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ArticleKroger expands Fresh Fare concept
The US retailer plans to open a second Fresh Fare outlet in southwest Ohio which will stock more perishable items
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ArticleCOSCO cuts shipping capacity
COSCO plans to reduce container shipping capacity to Europe and the US and explore potential new markets in Asia in a bid to control costs
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ArticleNew online portal for Chile
A new one-stop shop website providing centralised communication for the Chilean produce sector and information to help the industry make daily decisions is now live.
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ArticleSuper de Boer boosts sales per store
Despite having fewer stores than in 2007, the Dutch retailer has achieved comparable sales for 2008
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ArticlePurple cauliflower makes Israeli debut
New vegetable species, including the exotic purple cauliflower, will be presented by Lachish development centre for the first time as part of the AgroMashov international agricultural exhibition.
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Tesco reports slow sales growth in Europe
UK retailer Tesco has reported slow sales growth in European markets, although the group’s expanding business in Asia has fared better
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ArticleFollow the happiness curve
Companies should consider the buying power of the older generation when planning the next promotional campaign