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ArticleGerman giant to install VFM I-Deal
Edeka Fruchtkontor, part of the German retail giant Edeka has become the first of the group's five fresh produce units to sign an agreement to install the VFM I-Deal trade management system.
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Save your energy - new Board appointed
A new team of experts to help government meets its aims of combating climate change and delivering reliable, competitive and affordable energy was announced today by ministers.
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Fun of the festive fare
David Shapley tours the produce aisles in the first of his two-part festive round-up
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What about VAT?
Adam Bernstein (pictured right) hosts a monthly look at one of the legislative aspects that most affect your business, how it is run and how it can be more profitable. This month, Simon James looks at new VAT invoice regulations.
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ArticleThirsty work
A wide range of fruit has squeezed its way into the juicing sector of late and despite the arrival of exotic blends and packaging innovations there is still plenty of room for development in a sector that thirsts for change. Emma Hatfield reports.
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ArticleTrucking to rule
The road freight industry has experienced a bumpy ride of late. But will high taxes, driver shortages, congested routes and the much-contested Working Time Directive conspire to put the brakes on expansion or can road freight still go the distance? Emma Hatfield reports.
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ArticleSouth Africans build on success
The success of the last South African grape season looks set to continue into the 2003/4 campaign. Favourable weather conditions should ensure good, clean fruit, though a slight delay is expected with the pre-Christmas crop. More growers are taking part in assurance schemes such as EurepGAP and Tesco's Nature's Choice as they look to develop their businesses. John Broy reports.
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Adas looks to transform recycling opportunities.
Adas is looking for UK food businesses to take part in a recycling project.
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ArticleNow Tesco faces strike action
Tesco could face disruption to Christmas supplies as it prepares for the possibility of strike action.
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ArticleMorrisons and Safeway close to £3bn agreement
National media reports suggest that Morrisons and Safeway are on the verge of agreeing a £3 billion deal.
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ArticleMeech provides vegetable drying solution
Meech Air Technology has developed a drying system, which aims to improve the business of suppliers of prepared vegetables to UK supermarkets.
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ArticleScottish potato industry discusses ring rot risk
Scottish potato industry representatives met with rural development minister Ross Finnie to discuss the disease risk facing the potato industry.
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Ahold rescue issue on course
Ahold has announced it rights issue is almost fully subscribed, raising hopes that the group is back on track.
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Fast Food companies in Olympic ban
Fund-raisers for London's bid to stage the 2012 Olympic Game are set to ban fast-food companies from becoming sponsors.
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ArticleMayor lights up market
Councillor Bob Belam, Mayor of Waltham Forest, made the festive trip to New Spitalfields to turn on the market's Christmas lights.
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ArticlePre-budget statement disappoints transport sector
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has revealed its disappointment with the Chancellor's pre-budget statement.
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Londis retailers seek takeover delay
Shareholders in Londis, the convenience chain have launched an attempt to delay a deal that would see the company's director take half the proceeds from a £40 million takeover bid.
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ArticlePuerto Rican mangoes make early start
The Puerto Rican mango season has had an early start and first exports are expected to arrive in Europe on December 17.
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Morrisons dismisses Asda bid
Morrisons has dismissed Asda's last minute swoop for 70 Safeway stores, calling it a derailing tactic, which will not affect the price.
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ArticleA date with destiny
Israeli date growers aim to export 12,000 tonne a year of the popular date variety Medjoul within three years...