All articles by Tommy Leighton – Page 140
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IPL showcases Smartcrate at PMA Expo
IPL Material Handling, a leader in returnable plastic container innovation, will introduce its full line of SmartCrate hand-held, collapsible plastic containers at PMA 2004 .
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ArticlePaske set non-exec task
Michael Paske has joined recruitment specialist MorePeople as a non-executive director.
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Bromopropolate gets new MRL
A new maximum residue level (MRL) for bromopropylate comes into force on October 25.
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Overtrading dangerously high in trade
Overtrading, or chasing volume at the expense of profit, could cause serious problems for the fresh produce industry, according to a recent report.
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ArticleAgrexco turnover soars in UK
Agrexco, the largest exporter of fruit, vegetables and flowers from Israel, has registered a 25 per cent increase in its UK turnover in the last 12 months.
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ArticleLettuce industry calls for unity
Leading lettuce growers are calling for greater control within the non-supermarket supply base to avoid further salmonella outbreaks.
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ArticleCarrot chairman warns of oversupply
“If growers get an Indian autumn the crop could be in surplus,” warned Clem Tompsett, chairman of the Carrot Growers’ Association, during its open day this week.
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Tomato energy rebates could go west
The tomato fraternity is in danger of losing significant potential energy rebates, according to a speaker at last week's TGA conference.
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Sodexho feels the squeeze
Sodexho UK & Ireland registered a 5.6 per cent fall in sales during the 12 months to August 31.
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Med diet has long-term effects
A new study in America has revealed the long-term benefits of the Mediterranean diet
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Tomato growers face nightmare price scenario
A difficult year for the British tomato industry was underlined by retail figures presented at the TGA conference.
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Biological bugs launch new website for tomato consumers
Amco Produce Inc and Koppert Biological Systems will officially launch a joint new tomato food bio safety website at Fresh Summit 2004.
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Tomato growers must enhance consumer understanding
British tomato growers must achieve a closer understanding of consumers' requirements in order to, at the very least, retain their market share.
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Seed specialist sets up in Spain
Zeraim Gedera, one of Israel's leading seed companies, will invest €4 million to set up an R&D centre in Spain.
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ArticleIsraeli grapefruit to fill hurricane holes
Israeli grapefruit growers have record export volumes at their disposal and are anticipating a good season as they fulfil their programmes and fill some of the holes that have been blown in the hurricane-torn citrus market.
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ArticleFor the love of fruit
JP Fruit Distributors has extended its Love Fruit message to six lorries and will eventually plaster the slogan and healthy-eating messages over its entire 30-truck fleet.
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Kitchener call to arms for tomato growers
Sainsbury's tomato buyer aired some retail views on the categroy at the TGA tomato conference.
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Gardner gets new JP post
JP Fruit has appointed Tony Gardner to the position of trading director
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ArticlePlanting seeds of doubt
I felt some sympathy for the Defra representatives who were harangued by a disconcerted audience at the plant health seminar
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ArticleBumper Bramley gets heavy support
A bumper Bramley crop is set to put UK producers back in the picture after a number of disappointing seasons.