All Production & Trade articles – Page 1683
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ArticleWIM tenants win temporary reprieve
A group of tenants that lost out in the initial selection process for space following the relocation of Western International Market (WIM) has won an opportunity to be reconsidered.
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ArticleBerry supplies dip
Production and supplies of strawberries and raspberries have been affected by a drop in temperatures at the end of December and early this month.
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ArticleRhubarb running scarce
Supplies of UK-grown forced rhubarb are running tight in the UK leading traders to look to the Netherlands to supplement availability.
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ArticleCapespan apples on course
The first shipment of Capespan South African Gala will be in the UK in mid-February. Meanwhile, Capespan is telling its growers in South Africa to reduce their dependence on the declining rand.
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ArticleSchool Fruit Scheme receives £77 million boost
Health secretary John Reid announced today that a further £77 million government funding will be made available to enable the nationwide roll-out of the National School Fruit Scheme (NSFS).
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ArticleCurrencies causing problems
The fresh produce sector is keeping a watchful eye on a strengthening in the values of sterling and the euro against the dollar as well as tough situations for key southern hemisphere currencies.
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Maynard moves to md at JP Fruit
JP Fruit Distributors Limited has appointed David Maynard as managing director.
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ArticleAgrexco expects 20 per cent uplift
Agrexco has forecast a 20 per cent increase in its fresh herb exports this year.
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Primafruit opts for SAP
Evesham-based importer and distributor Primafruit has agreed a deal with SAP and Chelford SAP Solutions to replace its business systems with SAP.
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ArticleCo-op first with organic Fairtrade grapes
The Co-op has brought the first Fairtrade organic grapes to the UK.
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ArticleVitacress founder given MBE
Founder and chairman of Vitacress Malcolm Isaac has been awarded an MBE in Her Majesty the Queen's New Year honour's list.
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ArticleChiquita charts banana prices
Chiquita has announced updated information on banana prices and volume for the first two months of the 2003 fourth quarter.
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ArticleNew seedless grape variety on water to UK
UK consumers will soon have their first taste of an American-bred black seedless grape as the initial commercial shipments of Midnight Beauty® brand grapes arrive in Europe.
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ArticleNew Year celebrations for watercress company
The Watercress Company is welcoming the New Year with the announcement of important developments at its farms in the UK, Spain and the US.
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Food and drinks exports half-year high
Confidence in UK food and drink exports is returning as half-year sales were up 12 per cent on 2002, according to figures released from Food from Britain (FFB).
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Food from Britain launches export guide
Food from Britain (FFB) will host a “How to Export” seminar at its London offices on January 27.
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ArticleSainsbury's suppliers lose business
English growers lose business as Sainsbury's rationalises supply base.
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Grape market slackens
Supplies are coming onto the grape market in the UK in greater volume creating different challenges for handlers as stone fruit finds eager demand.
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ArticleNew name for summer fruit
UK soft and stone fruit body National Summer Fruits has changed its name to British Summer Fruits and is launching a new visual identity.
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ArticleSpanish strawbs all set
Some timely rainfall means the Spanish strawberry sector is in bouyant mood for the upcoming season.