All articles by Tommy Leighton – Page 120
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Foreign fruit importers meet Thai growers
Thailand’s deputy commerce minister Suriya Lapwisuthisin believes that his bold move to invite over 100 fruit importers from 23 major countries to hold direct talks with Thai exporters and growers will help relieve this year's fruit glut.
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Fyffes directors get bumper payout
Fyffes directors were paid €3.6 million last year, according to the company's annual report.
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Fyffes case alters course
The Irish Times reports that the head of group taxation with DCC plc acted on the instructions of the chief financial officer when she made alterations to the draft minutes of meetings of the board of Lotus Green Limited, a Dutch-registered subsidiary of DCC, the High Court was told yesterday.
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John Carmichael dies after illness
Glasgow wholesaler and exotics pioneer John Carmichael has died.
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PMA/CPMA release traceability guide
After testing traceability applications and mock recall scenarios in the produce industry supply chain, the CPMA and PMA Traceability Task Force (CPTTF) have released Fresh Produce Traceability, A Guide to Implementation.
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ArticlePost your vote and come to Re:fresh
Coming to Re:fresh and want to vote in the General Election. Here's how to register for a postal vote.
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ArticleWapa unveils new website
The World Apple and Pear Association has launched a new website, responding to members’ calls for an online information exchange forum.
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ArticlePolytunnel document details hard facts
British Summer Fruits has distributed an information document on polytunnels to its members.
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ArticleSomerfield increases purchasing power
Somerfield is to convert 126 of its Kwik Save stores to the Somerfield fascia, extending the number of branded Somerfield stores to more than 900 across the UK.
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ArticleRe:fresh Awards shortlist announced
Judging took place last Friday and the final shortlist has now been announced for all categories of the Florette-sponsored Re:fresh Awards 2005.
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Scientific backing for Mediterranean diet
Researchers have backed a long-held belief - that the Mediterranean diet - rich in fresh produce - can extend life expectancy.
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ArticleRe:fresh Conference takes on Blair
As if to emphasise it is struggling to come up with its own ideas, the government has chosen May 5 as election day, daring to clash with this year’s Re:fresh Conference and Awards.
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Ethylene use could be outlawed
The use of ethylene as a ripening agent is at risk if the industry does not submit necessary data to the EC by June 30.
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Reward offered for canker information
In Australia, central Queensland fruit growers are offering a $250,000 reward for information about the source of citrus canker.
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ArticleEurepGAP announces series of events
EurepGAP has announced a series of events for interested parties.
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Aussies eye mango catalyst
An Australian mango growers' group hopes a conference later this year will be a catalyst for change within the industry.
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ArticleFresh produce consumption on the wane
The consumption of fruit and vegetables fell by 1.6 per cent last year, despite the government’s support of the 5 A DAY campaign and School Fruit & Vegetable Scheme.
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ArticleGilgrove gets first UK gras
The first UK asparagus of the season arrived at New Covent Garden Market this week.
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M&S advice a serious blow for UK Treasury
The advice of a senior European Court adviser could see M&S claim back £30 million in tax relief on losses in Europe.