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  • Elopak's Diamond Pure-Pak carton was recognised for its innovation in packaging
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    Elopak awarded for innovation

    2003-10-24T10:00:01Z

    Elopak has been awarded the World Juice Innovation Award 2003 for the ëBest Innovation in Packaging and Processing' for its Diamond Pure-Pak carton.

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    Multiples snack-rated

    2003-10-24T07:00:01Z

    A Parents' Jury set up by pressure group the Food Commission has survey supermarket practice on offering sugar-laden snacks at their checkouts.

  • Portable produce solutions
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    Portable produce solutions

    2003-10-23T18:46:57Z

    Throughout October the Journal is featuring a weekly series examining the latest developments in produce machinery. This week Pirie Systems of Dundonald, Ayrshire reveals its new transportable pre-cooler unit, which allows crops to be maintained in “point of harvest condition”. While Medway Ports discusses how it has become the first UK user of Crown's newly launched WP2300 series of pallet trucks.

  • Hernan Cortes (pictured right) believes the crop could be the best for four years
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    Canaries face crucial year

    2003-10-23T18:45:43Z

    Canary Islands tomatoes fill a vital window of opportunity in the UK market. However, recent seasons have proved problematic and the coming year is viewed as make or break. Optimism remains high though, with a host of new varieties as the industry prepares to rise to the challenge. John Broy reports.

  • Christmas countdown
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    Christmas countdown

    2003-10-23T18:43:15Z

    As the first chill wind signals the countdown to Christmas, festive produce comes to the fore. And with a wide range of lines available ñ and the twelve days of Christmas to fill ñ there's plenty of opportunity for seasonal excess. Emma Hatfield reports.

  • Moroccan innovation
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    Moroccan innovation

    2003-10-23T18:40:53Z

    Although Morocco's climate is perfect for the production of green beans, at Guernikako constant investment in facilities, and a unique method of production make all the difference when it comes to enhancing shelf-life and flavour. Emma Hatfield reports.

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    How do you manage absence?

    2003-10-23T18:38:46Z

    How good is your organisation at managing absence?

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    Retailers prepare for Hallowe'en

    2003-10-23T18:35:33Z

    David Shapley takes his regular look at the UK supermarket shelves.

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    UK ignores chance to learn

    2003-10-23T18:35:24Z

    I've just got off the plane back from Orlando, where the Produce Marketing Association has staged a record-breaking conference

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    PMA report analyses Chinese fresh produce industry

    2003-10-23T18:00:01Z

    The Chinese produce industry is laid bare in a new FreshTrack study by the Produce Marketing Association in the US.

  • Water levels are reaching disturbingly low levels across the UK
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    UK water crisis looms large

    2003-10-23T16:00:01Z

    The UK is just a fortnight away from a water shortage according to a report from the Environment Agency

  • Sainsbury's market share has slipped again to 16.1 per cent
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    Sainsbury's suffers market share setback

    2003-10-23T13:00:01Z

    Latest market share figures from TNS reveal that Sainsbury's is falling further behind its competitors.

  • Del Monte's fresh prepared pineapple is just one of the innovations in the last year that is driving profits
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    Fresh Del Monte Produce reports solid Q3 results

    2003-10-23T11:46:21Z

    Earnings per share, net sales, net income all advance despite challenging market conditions in Europe.

  • New Zealand exporters face trade barriers in key export markets, a new report has found
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    NZ faces trade barriers

    2003-10-23T10:00:01Z

    New Zealand exporters face significant trade barriers for their horticultural produce a new report has found.

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    Fruiterers announce winners

    2003-10-23T08:00:01Z

    The Worshipful Company of Fruiterers announced the winners of two awards at the National Fruit Show dinner on Wednesday.

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    Ban junk food from schools, says poll

    2003-10-22T19:00:01Z

    A poll by a national newspaper has revealed parents want to see vending machines banned from schools.

  • Philip Green is rumoured to be considering making a bid for Safeway
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    Entrepreneur takes a look at Safeway books

    2003-10-22T18:38:23Z

    Philip Green, the entrepreneur interested in buying Safeway, has asked for and received fresh financial information on the group, sparking rumours that he is planning to make a new bid.

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    National Fruit Show goes public

    2003-10-22T16:14:52Z

    The National Fruit Show will neglect the publc no longer and take its exhibits further afield this year, said show chairman Robert Mitchell on the opening day of the event today.

  • Chiquita develops Keelings relationship
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    Chiquita develops Keelings relationship

    2003-10-22T16:05:20Z

    Produce multi-national Chiquita Brands has taken its relationship with Keelings a stage further.

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    Sicily gets citrus aid

    2003-10-22T10:28:14Z

    The European Commission has approved aid of e5 164 569 for Sicily's citrus sector.