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ArticleDel Monte Foods Co reveals third quarter results
The Del Monte Foods Co has reported net sales of $811.1 million for the third quarter ended January 25 2004.
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ArticleCancer research - what can you do?
The Fresh Produce Journal has teamed up with the World Cancer Research Fund to support Fruity Friday: a day (May 14 this year) dedicated to the joy and benefits of eating fruit. In this introductory article, the objectives of the WCRF are explained, along with ways your company can get involved with delivering the fruity message to the UK public.
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ArticleEgyptians add value
Following the success of moving potatoes to large-scale farming practices, Egypt has the potential to increase substantially its exports of other key-line vegetables. Increasing compliance with EU industry standards, new technological developments and crop variation add value to the country’s vegetable sector, writes Anabella de Sousa.
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ArticleReefers make waves
Reefer shipping is once again making waves in the produce industry as technological advancements and increasing trade create a greater sense of buoyancy. Welcome news then for a sector that has long been warned against complacency. Emma Hatfield reports.
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Extra curricular interest
I have been given the opportunity through this column to chronicle the changes that are taking place in the French wholesale
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Emerging from the shadows
UK horticulture in my view, has lived for far too long under the shadow of its bigger agricultural cousins involved in
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Fairtrade pot in need of protection
Fairtrade has to be a good thing, doesn’t it?The opportunity for producers in developing countries to supply the UK
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ArticleFTA urges Chancellor not to raise diesel tax
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has said the government must recognise the consistently high price of diesel and the Chancellor must resist any temptation to increase duty on diesel in his March 17 budget.
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ArticleWaitrose suppliers enter new era
Retailer Waitrose told its category leaders last week that they are entering a new era of collaboration.
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ArticleTesco eyes Chinese market
Tesco has begun talks to buy a stake in a Chinese retail chain which could provide its long-awaited break into one of the world’s biggest consumer markets.
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Asda expands local deal
Asda is expanding its regional and local sourcing initiative and aims to have locally produced sections in all stores.
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Londis board remains undecided
The Londis board will reconvene later this week after failing to decide on the best path forward for the convenience group.
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Fyffes urges EC to restrict banana imports
Fyffes has urged the European Commission to restrict the size of the import quotas awarded to suppliers when the 10 new members join the EU’s banana regime on May 1.
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Government accepts gangmaster bill
The government has accepted the principles of Jim Sheridan MP's private members bill to introduce a licensing system for labour providers.
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ArticleChiquita acquires Chile shares
Chiquita has revealed that it has acquired the remaining 40 per cent of shares in its Chilean joint venture from partner Enza.
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ArticleLeading Edge produces Tesco's Fairtrade labels
Leading Edge has produced a new booklet label that will feature on the new range of Tesco Fairtrade roses.
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ArticleTesco aims for healthy lunchtime rush
Tesco has launched a campaign to persuade office workers to eat healthily.
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Wal-Mart makes Brazilian purchase
Wal-Mart has announced it is purchasing the Brazilian supermarket chain Bompreço from Dutch retailers Ahold for $300 million.
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ArticleFyffes reports 2003 profit
Fyffes has reported an increase in both turnover and profit for the year ended December 31 2003.
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ArticleTesco takes environmental step
Tesco has announced plans to introduce degradable plastic carrier bags in all its supermarkets.