All Production & Trade articles – Page 1626
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ArticleElopak to establish production in China
Elopak has announced it is to build a state of the art production plant in China as part of a strategy to increase the company's worldwide presence.
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Fyffes chairman retires
Fyffes plc has announced that Neil McCann has indicated his decision to retire as chairman of the group.
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ArticleIsraeli exports to EU rise by 22.6 per cent
During the first nine months of 2003, the volume of food exported from Israel to the European Union rose by 22.6 per cent...
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ArticleNZ expecting bumper yields
New Zealand press reports suggest top-fruit and kiwifruit growers are expecting a bumper harvest in 2004.
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ArticleNew, speedier avocado labelling concept
Atwell Labellers has unveiled a new machine that can reduce labelling time for avocados, aubergines and other fruits.
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ArticleContract catering sector to grow steadily
Growth of the UK's contract catering sector is expected to be steady throughout the next four years, according to the latest research.
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ArticleGeest explains EVS-Thames Fruit link for Asda
Geest outlines the nuts and bolts behind the proposed merger of EVS and Thames Fruit to supply the vast majority of Asda's fresh produce.
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Solanum site for sale
A major auction is to be held in Peterborough that will offer bidders the opportunity to buy the complete Yaxley potato packing operation.
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ArticleAsda rationalises supply base
The UK's second-largest supermarket Asda will soon be sourcing its imported produce through a sole importer.
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Supasweet gets extension
Supasweet, the trade mark launched by a consortium of English onion growers this year, will be extended to suitable imports.
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ArticleFlandria launches Belgian winter tomatoes
After three years of applied scientific research Flandria tomato producers in Belgium have made the requisite investment to be able to supply a reasonable quantity of winter tomatoes from 2004 on...
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ArticleSize surprise in Canary Islands
Tomatoes from plants of new varieties are throwing up a few surprises in the Canary Islands this season.
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ArticleOnion industry told to rethink planting programmes
As the spectre of damaging over-production looms, the onion industry is being advised to think very carefully about its planting programmes.
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ArticleSpanish raspberry revival
Availability of raspberries from Spain is picking up, but weather patterns remain crucial.
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ArticleGordon Winterbottom loses battle against cancer
Colleagues at Coregeo Ltd have issued a statement announcing the untimely death of managing director Gordon Winterbottom.
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ArticleInefficient systems limiting soft-fruit efficiency
The UK soft-fruit industry is being held back by a plethora of inefficient production systems...
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ArticleBelgian chicory production reduced
A smaller crop of chicory roots in Belgium this year will undoubtedly have consequences for the market...
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Sainsbury's faces Christmas strike at northern depot
Sainsbury's is facing a real threat of strike action by staff at one of its depots over Christmas.
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ArticleNew fruit business boost for Salvesen
Logistics provider installs its COMET IT system to control movement of trays from Spanish fruit production areas. Overall, group results for the last six months are mixed.
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ArticleTesco names South African citrus champion
Tesco has announced its South African citrus grower of the year.