All Production & Trade articles – Page 1600
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ArticleFTA welcomes Chancellor's decision
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has welcomed the news that the introduction of the new scheme to tax lorries by distance has been delayed from 2006 to 2008.
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ArticleMelons suffer weather effects
Weather conditions in Latin America and Spain are taking their toll and shaping the melon supply picture.
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ArticleEnglish berry season kicks off
Strawberry grower Peter Wensak had to travel through snow and rain from Norfolk to bring the first English fruit to London on March 12: two weeks earlier than last year.
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ArticleChiquita in Sheerness announcement
Medway Ports and Chiquita have announced an agreement to build a banana ripening facility at the port of Sheerness.
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ArticleCanadian producers visit Food and Drink Expo
The Canadian High Commission is a first time exhibitor at the Food and Drink Expo and is assisting eight Canadian food and drink specialists to break into the UK market.
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ArticleFyffes makes property disposal
Fyffes has announced that it has completed the disposal of its interest in its property joint venture in Dundalk, Ireland.
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Asoex plays down Chile GM talk
The Chilean Exporters Association (Asoex) has distanced itself from reports concerning the development of genetically modified products in the country.
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ArticleWell Pict forms new supply association
Well Pict (UK) Ltd has announced a new supply association with J Scott and Co for the forthcoming strawberry season.
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ArticleDel Monte launches bagged salad range
Del Monte Fresh produce launched itself into the fast-expanding bagged salads market at Food & Drink Expo, with a range it said will “revolutionise” the sector.
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ArticleRe:fresh yourself with Hart and Florette
Hart Worldwide and Florette have signed up as the principal sponsors of the inaugural Re:fresh Conference and Awards.
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ArticleHart in the right place
Hart Worldwide, the largest supplier of apples and pears in the UK and sole supplier to Asda, has won a prestigious award in a survey by The Sunday Times to find the UK’s best companies to work for.
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Spanish berries weather storm
Unseasonably low temperatures and rainfall in Spain have combined to limit availability of strawberries.
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Eager market for off-season citrus
Citrus production in parts of South Africa is falling victim to weather and the biennial bearing effect this season while South American sources face a late start.
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ArticleNew Zealand apple crop hit by weather
New Zealand’s apple crop has been hit by poor weather conditions, dashing hopes of bumper volumes.
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Spanish citrus disease threat
Spanish citrus producers in Valencia are seeing their crops fall victim to a virulent fungus.
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ArticleMMW tackles mango consumption through rugby link-up
Mango consumption is set to grow further, and a fruit-trade first link-up with rugby league offers a vast potential new audience for Minor Weir and Willis and Sainsbury's.
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ArticleFresh Link certified at opening of new premises
Dutch logistics specialist Fresh Link received ISO 9001 and HACCP certification at the opening of its new office premises and renovated logistics centre in Venlo on Saturday.
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ArticleMorrisons puts seal on Safeway takeover
The waiting is over. Morrisons takeover of Safeway has been completed, and the fresh produce suppliers to both chains are a step closer to knowing their fates.
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Agrexco berries break record
Sendings of Israeli and Palestinian strawberries are up considerably on last season, reports Agrexco.
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ArticleJersey tomato season kicks off
The tomato season in Jersey is up and running with first arrivals of new season Elegance large vine tomatoes and beefsteak tomatoes following hot on the heels of Aranca.