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    Catholic support for GM foods

    2003-11-16T09:00:02Z

    The Vatican has opened a symposium into GMOs and itself up for criticism.

  • Computer skills for the rural sector
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    Computer skills for the rural sector

    2003-11-15T16:00:01Z

    The government is providing substantial subsidies for IT training.

  • Fruiterers' frolics light up Lord Mayor's Show
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    Fruiterers' frolics light up Lord Mayor's Show

    2003-11-15T13:00:01Z

    The Worshipful Company of Fruiterers entered two floats in this year's Lord Mayor's Show...

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    Kale a hit for AV Produce

    2003-11-15T12:09:28Z

    Throughout November the Journal is featuring a weekly focus on winter vegetable lines. This week AV Produce is in the spotlight with its new, shredded Kale packs and the company's Paul Graves explains the benefits of the Produced in Kent initiative.

  • Easy does it
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    Easy does it

    2003-11-15T12:02:09Z

    The Israeli citrus industry has felt the squeeze in recent years but confidence is now restored as widespread restructuring and an increase in plantings are set to bear new fruit. Emma Hatfield reports.

  • Roberts stands out in Stoke
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    Roberts stands out in Stoke

    2003-11-15T12:00:40Z

    The wholesaler Arthur Roberts & Sons is situated in the heart of Stoke-on-Trent in Staffordshire. The company prides itself on the consistent quality service that it has provided over four generations and in the rollercoaster industry of fresh produce this is no mean feat. John Broy reports.

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    The power of brands

    2003-11-15T11:59:43Z

    Brands are threatening to make a comeback in the fresh produce industry but are retailers willing to invest in promotions or do their interests lie solely in own-label goods? Emma Hatfield reports.

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    Kale a hit for AV Produce

    2003-11-15T11:58:42Z

    Throughout November the Journal is featuring a weekly focus on winter vegetable lines. This week AV Produce is in the spotlight with its new, shredded Kale packs and the company's Paul Graves explains the benefits of the Produced in Kent initiative.

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    Definition of a bombastic product

    2003-11-15T11:48:33Z

    Definition as far as taste is concerned with fruit and vegetables has always been a problem. For example, the term “sweet” covers a multitude of possibilities. But, writes David Shapley, any taste criteria cannot include external appearance.

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    Sound bites are not enough

    2003-11-15T11:18:26Z

    The rows over the rights and wrongs of government policy on the fight against obesity are neither here nor there.There are

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    Complaints can help

    2003-11-15T11:18:18Z

    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, Richard de Melim explains why customer complaints are the best things that can happen to your business.

  • Morocco put on show
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    Morocco put on show

    2003-11-15T09:05:01Z

    SIFEL 2003, the international fruit and vegetable industry show, will take place in Agadir, Morocco, on December 4-7.

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    Asda re-introduces Kerrs Pink

    2003-11-15T07:00:01Z

    Popular chgipping potato Kerrs Pink re-introduced by Asda following huge customer demand

  • Somerfield gets on the right track
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    Somerfield gets on the right track

    2003-11-14T18:00:01Z

    The Somerfield group has announced its latest results and executive chairman John von Spreckelsen believes the chain is back on track.

  • The Wal-Mart group has revealed third-quarter results, which shows the group striving ahead
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    Asda leaves rivals floundering

    2003-11-14T17:00:01Z

    Asda continues to pile the pressure on Sainsbury's following the release of its latest figures.

  • Capespan appoints UK trading director
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    Capespan appoints UK trading director

    2003-11-14T15:05:01Z

    Paul Byrne joins the Capespan team of directors.

  • Derek Donkin
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    South Africa toasts another successful avocado campaign in UK

    2003-11-14T14:00:01Z

    Producers and exporters shared good news at an end-of-term symposium, in Nelspruit last week,

  • MacGillivary: industry prepared
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    Safeway sales hold few fears for suppliers

    2003-11-14T12:00:01Z

    66 per cent of respondents to survey say Safeway acquisition will not affect their businesses.

  • Worldwide Fruit announcement
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    Worldwide Fruit announcement

    2003-11-14T11:00:01Z

    Worlwide Fruit is expected to make an announcement on Monday about restructure plans.

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    Root supplies run tight

    2003-11-14T09:00:01Z

    A dry summer and autumn have taken their toll on root crops in the UK.