All Production & Trade articles – Page 1669
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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.
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ArticlePotato quality charter to boost returns
Potato merchants and growers that supply the fish and chip shop sector should contact the British Potato Marketing Association (BPMA) to improve the value of fresh British chipping potatoes.
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US-EU produce dispute still on cards
The WTO has postponed a meeting that was to discuss the contentious US steel import tariffs, which could have serious implications for a variety of produce lines.
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Holmans unveils two new Aussie grapes
Australian wholesaler, grower and exporter Holmans has unveiled two new varieties of grape for export.
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ArticleCo-op first with Fairtrade grape
The Co-op is the first UK retailer to have South African Fairtrade grape on its shelves.
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ArticleWater shortage threat increases
The Environment Agency has warned that serious water shortages are likely unless one-fifth more rain than usual falls in the next four months.