All articles by Tommy Leighton – Page 146
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ArticleUSDA report examines global trade patterns in produce
According to a new report by the US department of agriculture's economic research service, rising incomes, falling transportation costs, improved technology, and evolving international agreements have led to substantial growth in the volume and variety of fruits and vegetables traded globally.
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Key $50-a-barrel mark on oil horizon
Renewed violence in Iraq has pushed oil prices to new records, nearing the $50-a-barrel mark.
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ArticleStePac Xtends presence in UK retail market
StePac LA has established a laboratory in East Malling, and a commercial centre in Rugby,
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ArticleWaitrose outperforms market
Waitrose and Wight Salads have enjoyed a successful tomato campaign, despite a difficult 12-week spell for the industry.
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ArticleKhan joins MorePerformance
MorePeople, the specialist produce and horticultural recruitment practice, has announced that Janet Khan will be joining to manage its training and HR services division - MorePerformance.
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ArticleCherry gift at Sainsbury's
Northwest US cherries have launched this week in Sainsbury’s, with an attached promotion offering consumers the chance to win one of 10 Amazing Gift Experiences from Buyagift.
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Export stars to be recognised
UK fruit and vegetable exporters are in with a chance of having their hard work acknowledged with the launch of the Food from Britain Export Awards.
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EU funding for organic development
Organic fruit and vegetable farmers have been given an €18 million EU boost to develop improved methods and technology.
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ArticleOrganic herbs get Essex boost
Year-round organic potted herb production received a boost as a new 1.1 acre site at North Weald, Essex came into production this month.
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ArticleApple growers fuelled by Council
Apple growers in Herefordshire may soon have a market for the thousands of tonnes of apples that are left to rot each year in their orchards.
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ArticleIndustry pioneer Wally Olins dies
Wally Olins, chairman of Louis Reece Ltd from 1961-1985, has died, aged 85.
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ArticleRocha forecasts revised downwards
High temperatures and a lack of rain in the Oeste region of Portugal have forced Rocha pear exporters to re-evaluate production figures for the forthcoming season.
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ArticleMeat is murder on water supplies
Meat needs to come off the world’s menu to conserve dwindling water supplies, scientists have warned.
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EU trade agreements fail to expand trade
European Union trading agreements have not expanded trade in fruit and vegetables, according to a report from the US Economic Research Service.
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ArticleTomato link-up brings the Med to retail shelves
Leading Edge has produced a range of label booklets for Hellmann’s Olive Oil (Mediterranean) Mayonnaise, to be used with vine tomatoes in three retail chains.
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Retailers fight for fair treatment
The Federation of European Independent Retailer Groupings (UGAL) is calling for uniform treatment of voluntary retailer groupings under competition law.
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ArticleSainsbury's steps in to acquire Jacksons
Sainsbury’s has further expanded its presence in the convenience store sector by buying the Jacksons group of stores.
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Article5-a-day message to reach the TV screens
Fruit and vegetables are set to get massive national exposure through a set of free 5-a-day TV and radio adverts placed by the Department of Health
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ArticleAvos to pick up after rocky spell
After a less than satisfying beginning to the South African avocado season, HL Halls director Nic Reay predicts a better end to the campaign.
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Improve invites businesses to enhance skills base
Improve, the Sector Skills Council for the food and drink manufacturing industry, has announced the launch of its new website - www.improveltd.org - and is urging manufacturers, of all sizes, to sign up on the web for regular information and updates on training which it promises will be relevant and stimulating.