All Production & Trade articles – Page 1416

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    GLA and Sainsbury's crack down

    2008-04-17T09:34:04Z

    A GLA investigation supported by Sainsbury’s and Produce World has uncovered abuse by a Cambridgeshire gangmaster who supplied workers to Allpress Farms.

  • The skin's thin...
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    Greenery launches thin skin cucumbers

    2008-04-16T08:01:02Z

    Greenery UK has launched a thin skin cucumber, which will be available in selected Sainsbury’s stores from the end of April.

  • Dennis Heywood is the new acting chairman for the Potato council
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    Potato Council to give sector fresh start

    2008-04-16T07:01:01Z

    The Potato Council Limited is urging the sector to make the most of the opportunities offered by its new levy board structure.

  • Article

    Blueberrries wild about the UK

    2008-04-15T11:01:01Z

    The Wild Blueberry Association of North America aims to identify new uses for the product in the UK market.

  • South African grapes wind down
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    South African grapes wind down

    2008-04-15T09:01:01Z

    The South African grape season is winding down with sendings so far down seven per cent on levels to the same point in 2007, according to figures released by South African Table Grape Industry.

  • Article

    GLA revokes Goose licence

    2008-04-15T08:01:01Z

    Another gangmaster that supplies labour into the fresh produce industry has had its licence revoked by the Gangmasters Licensing Authority (GLA).

  • Influence the organic v conventional debate
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    Influence the organic v conventional debate

    2008-04-15T07:01:02Z

    All freshinfo readers have until tomorrow evening to participate in the trade section of our groundbreaking survey for this year’s Re:fresh Conference, and be entered automatically into a prize draw. Click here for more details, or on the left of this page to participate immediately.

  • Gray with AVA strawberries
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    AVA strawberries conquer Europe

    2008-04-14T16:59:50Z

    Scotland-bred AVA strawberries are set for Europe-wide recognition, with the formation of a new grower group on the continent to ensure production meets increasing demand.

  • Early start in Extremadura
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    Early start in Extremadura

    2008-04-14T12:01:01Z

    Stonefruit production in the Spanish region of Extremadura is likely to start earlier than usual this season, but volumes may well be reduced.

  • Article

    Burnley moves up at Sainsbury's

    2008-04-13T11:01:01Z

    Sainsbury's has promoted supply chain director Roger Burnley to give him the additional responsibility for retail operations, in addition to his existing role.

  • Land more important than ever, says NFU
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    Land more important than ever, says NFU

    2008-04-12T15:01:01Z

    Growers striving to meet mounting demand for food and fuel in the UK means land has never been more important, the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) said this week.

  • Article

    Total Produce relays the facts

    2008-04-11T11:01:02Z

    Total Produce has found that its range of local grower fact sheets has become very popular with its customers of the five wholesale branches they have been trialled in.

  • Flamingo UK's Caroline Bryant (l) and Sian Pickard promote asparagus at Borough Market
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    White asparagus makes UK inroads

    2008-04-11T09:01:02Z

    The UK market is showing unprecedented interest in white asparagus.

  • Article

    Zespri in early start

    2008-04-10T13:01:02Z

    Zespri has has kicked off the New Zealand kiwifruit season early this year as its first vessel set sail for Japan last week, after harvesting began three weeks ago.

  • Chris Batchelor and Will Fell at Wallings
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    Fresca buys to consolidate berry position

    2008-04-10T11:34:33Z

    As it consolidates its position in the berry category, Fresca Group Ltd has this morning sealed a new arrangement by which it has assisted with a management buy-out at Wallings Nursery Ltd.

  • Pound falls to all-time euro low
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    Pound falls to all-time euro low

    2008-04-10T11:01:01Z

    The pound is experiencing its worst exchange rate against the euro in the single currency’s nine-year history, making goods imported from the eurozone more expensive than ever.

  • Capespan results paint a bright picture
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    Capespan goes through R2 billion barrier

    2008-04-10T10:04:33Z

    The Capespan Group today reported that its revenue exceeded the R2 billion mark for the first time in 2007, with operating profit jumping 157 per cent to R98.7 million.

  • Glen and Gilli Allingham
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    Garlic shoots into limelight

    2008-04-09T14:36:56Z

    Winner of the fresh produce category at the Food & Drink Expo Ideas To Dine For awards, The Really Garlicky Company was at the show, not only to pick up its trophy but to promote its new line of garlic shoots.

  • Citrus: the star performer for Anecoop
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    Anecoop volumes break records

    2008-04-08T13:01:01Z

    Spanish co-op group Anecoop registered record-breaking sales volumes for the 2006-07 season, with citrus (and wine) the star performers.

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    Brussels celebrates British produce

    2008-04-08T12:01:01Z

    The NFU will celebrate its centenary year with an event at the prestigious Bibliothèque Solvay at the heart of the European Union institutions in Brussels on Thursday (April 10).