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ArticleSainsbury's suppliers lose business
English growers lose business as Sainsbury's rationalises supply base.
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Pressure mounts on Londis
Disgruntled Londis shareholders opposing the group's controversial takeover are likely to be angered further, following details of new million pound payouts to four executives.
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ArticleFrench Garden's £1million success
KG Fruits has commended The French Garden Ltd after the company passed £1 million mark in sales of its soft fruit this year.
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Morrisons pledges to keep it in the family
Sir Ken Morrison has expressed a wish that his 27-year-old son succeeds him in the family business.
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Former Ahold chief begins legal action
The former chief executive at Ahold Cees van der Hoeven, who quit in February following the e1 billion accounting scandal, has filed for compensation.
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Grape market slackens
Supplies are coming onto the grape market in the UK in greater volume creating different challenges for handlers as stone fruit finds eager demand.
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ArticleNew name for summer fruit
UK soft and stone fruit body National Summer Fruits has changed its name to British Summer Fruits and is launching a new visual identity.
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ArticleSpanish strawbs all set
Some timely rainfall means the Spanish strawberry sector is in bouyant mood for the upcoming season.
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ArticleFyffes expects improved performance
Fyffes has achieved an improved performance since the last trading update at the announcement of its half-year results in September.
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ArticleMerry Christmas
At this time of the year we thought we would try and introduce a lighter note when looking at some of the HR issues you may encounter in the workplace.
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Another year draws to a close
This is the last time this year we will have an opportunity to communicate with you through the pages of the FPJ. We would
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Overcoming Christmas tree scepticism
In my earlier days I always regarded Christmas trees with a degree of scepticism. They were something that grew silently over
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Pace of change can pass you by
Another 12 months gone and this industry no doubt looks entirely different than it did at the end of last year. Of course when
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ArticleEgypt puts down markers
Egyptian citrus and berries are making a big impact on the UK winter market. Strict quality assurance programmes and a greater diversity of offer have combined with a wealth of natural resources to give an increasingly uniform approach as Egypt's true export potential continues to unfold. Emma Hatfield reports.
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ArticleStones add to Israeli potential
The export of stonefruit from Israel is growing with each passing year. The introduction of new varieties of nectarines, apricots and plums; the ability to supply these varieties during niche periods, when there is a shortage on the markets in Europe; and, above all, the consistently high quality fruit grown by EurepGAP and Ecofresh accredited growers, have all contributed to the rapid development of this sector. Aaron Priel reports.
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ArticleAussies on song
Last season, the UK imported 488 tonnes of Australian stonefruit, which represented 75 per cent of the total exported to the European Union. This volume has risen rapidly from less than 100t in 1999. A difficult beginning to the 2003-4 season has been characterised by frost and hail. Most hopes are therefore pinned on the later season crop and Tommy Leighton talks to exporters about their prospects ñ both this year and in the future ñ in the UK market.
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ArticleSainsbury'spriorities
Simon Dunn took over responsibility for Sainsbury's stonefruit category from Matthew King three months ago. Tommy Leighton talks to him about the company's stonefruit philosophy.
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ArticleAdapted approach
Frank Guest has experienced the multitude of changes that have taken place in the stonefruit sector since Arigonfrutta was first established in 1968. Thirty-five years on and now bringing his considerable experience to a role working with 12-month stonefruit supplier T&JB, Guest retains his enthusiasm and love of a job that has seen him adapt his approach ñ whether consciously or subconsciously ñ several times over.
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ArticleStonefruit static
According to Superpanel (TNS), the stonefruit sector accounts for 8.9 per cent of the fruit market in value terms in the latest year, a decline from the 9.4 per cent market share in the previous year. The stonefruit sector is worth £296 million on a 52-week ending basis, and has remained static despite a shortage in supply and diminishing volume sales. Claire Ryder, account executive of TNS Superpanel, reports.
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ArticleAn eventful year ahead
As the year draws to a close there is precious little time for reminiscing. Once the Christmas festivities and New Year celebrations are complete it will be time to open the 2004 diary and start filling in the blanks with a host of events for the fresh produce calendar in the UK, Europe and further afield. John Broy reports.