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GLA revokes three licences
The three gangmasters accused of malpractice by the Gangmaster Licensing Authority earlier this week have formally had their licences revoked.
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ArticleCapital gains
Farming is not the first thing that springs to mind when you think of London, but more than eight per cent of the capital’s land is occupied with food production. Elizabeth O’Keefe finds out what fresh produce London growers offer and how the buy-local trends is being encouraged throughout London’s boroughs.
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ArticleBorough boys back in town
March was a red-letter month for wholesalers at south London’s Borough Market, who after 18 months of trading from temporary premises, finally took up permanent residence in the outlet’s spruced-up Jubilee Market. Laura Gould paid a visit to the Borough to see what traders made of their brand-new home.
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ArticleThe pests of the future
Climate change will have a huge impact on the pest population of the UK. But which way will it go, and how will it affect horticultural production? In the third part of Warwick HRI’s climate change series for FPJ, Rosemary Collier gives her perspective on the pest population of the future in the UK, and the industry’s ability to control its spread.
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Veg and citrus star buys in countdown to Christmas
One thing for certain - apart from the imminent arrival of Christmas - is that retail tickets gave every impression of being
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Warmen waves goodbye to UK import scene
Dov Warmen is relinquishing his role as md of Israeli importer MTEX UK, which he has held since 2000, to go back to Israel and take on a new challenge for the company. Laura Gould caught up with him to find out about his plans for the future.
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Nailed-on facts or nothing
Having been largely supportive of the Gangmasters Licensing Authority (GLA) and its stated aims since inception, I feel this
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ArticleIntense time for Nunhems
Seed breeder Nunhems’ Intense™ tomato has been nominated for the Fruit Logistica Innovation Award 2008.
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PPECB elects first black ceo
Luvuyo Mabombo has been appointed new chief executive officer of South Africa’s Perishable Products Export Control Board (PPECB), with effect from January 7.
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Frustration grows after gang raid
Trade frustration with the Gangmasters Licensing Authority (GLA) is growing following a raid on Vale of Evesham spring onion and leek supplier Simms & Woods.
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ArticleJanic merges into Keelings
Janic Import & Export has completed a merger with Keelings UK Ltd, which will see the two companies combine under the Keelings banner.
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ArticleTight grape job running behind schedule
Grape shipments from South Africa this season are running slightly behind last year in volume terms, and the market is still tight.
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ArticleNew buyer at Booths
Matthew Bruno from Goosnargh in Preston has been appointed fresh produce buyer at leading regional retailer Booths.
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Munich to become Thai fresh produce hub
Munich airport is set to become a pan-European distribution hub for Thai-origin fresh produce.
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ArticleScottish farmers get generous with sprouts
NFU Scotland members yesterday donated sprouts to two nursing homes in West Lothian as part of its ‘What’s on Your Plate?’ campaign.
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ECPA sticks to its guns
The European Crop Protection Association (ECPA) has restated that unless the Agriculture Council amends the existing draft regulation for placing pesticides on the market, farmers will be left with few solutions for protecting important crops.
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ArticleGovernment unveils carbon objectives
"Government and businesses must work together to tackle carbon emissions," environment minister Phil Woolas yesterday.
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ArticleAgrexco sells private shares
Agrexco, Israel's primary exporter of fresh produce, is reported to be planning on issuing NIS120 million (£15.16m) of private stocks to institutions; the first move towards privatisation of the company according to trade sources talking to FPJ’s Israeli correspondent.
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ArticleGreenery UK ready for post-Christmas rush
The Greenery is preparing for a very short healthy eating boom immediately after Christmas by ramping up supplies of salads for the New Year.