All articles by Tommy Leighton – Page 2
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Reliance eyes UK with Indian bananas
Indian produce giant Reliance Retail is planning to export bananas to the UK.
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Ethiopian hopes pinned on banana exports
Efforts are underway to enable Ethiopia to supply bananas to the world market for the first time, according to an Ethiopian investor engaged in banana cultivation.
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Service of Thanksgiving for Alan McCutchion
A Service of Thanksgiving is to be held on Thursday December 18 for Alan McCutchion, who died on Monday.
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ArticleAlan McCutchion dies, aged 62
Alan McCutchion, a long-time servant of fruit importer JP and former president of the Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC), has died after a battle against cancer. He was 62.
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ArticleFood props up retail sales
UK retail sales values fell 2.6 per cent on a like-for-like basis in November, from November 2007, the first time since measurement began that sales have declined for two consecutive months.
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ArticleKiwis compare exporters' performances
As New Zealand’s top-fruit export companies finalise out their returns to growers, which include vastly improved performance on Braeburn, industry trade body Pipfruit New Zealand (PNZ) has produced a format template for accurate comparison of different companies’ performances.
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ArticleBRC: Figures mask tough conditions
Unexpectedly high official retail sales figures fail to convey how tough conditions are for customers and retailers, said the British Retail Consortium (BRC).
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Biofuels report calls for business framework
Global management consultancy Arthur D. Little has produced a new report, 'What future for biofuels?', that sets out how businesses in the biofuels sector can begin to assess the future pressures they might face - and how they can drive technological innovation and investment in a sustainable and profitable way.
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ArticleR&D the key to tax savings
Claim against R&D expenditure for significant tax savings, says Old Mill.
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Medfel adds new dimension to Rim
A new trade event for the Mediterranean Rim will have its first outing in April 2009, when Medfel opens its doors in Perpignan.
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ArticleTrade body attacks Commission's populist approach
Freshfel Europe has reacted angrily to what it labels a “populist approach” from the European Commission to changing its marketing standards for fruit and vegetables this week.
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ArticleNamibian grape strikes Gold
The Namibian grape season is underway on schedule, and Capespan UK managing director Ronan Lennon is bullish, predicting good volumes and excellent quality. More of the country’s crop will feature in Capespan’s premium Gold brand.
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ICC calls for bold solutions to global crisis
ICC chairman urges G20 leaders to adopt bold solutions to financial crisis.
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ArticleDrought forcing Oz growers out
Growers in the Australian region of Goulburn are being forced out of the industry by extreme drought conditions.
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ArticleFruit Logistica spotlight on innovation
Fruit Logistica will once again turn the spotlight on outstanding innovations in the fresh produce industry in Berlin from February 4-6.
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ArticleFord repeats triple success
For the second year running, Ford has been selected as Most Reliable Van Manufacturer Overall and Most Reliable Model and the Ford Transit Connect was awarded second place as Most Reliable Model by trade magazine Fleet News.
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ArticleBEE deal empowers Elgin top-fruit workers
Workers take majority share in well-known Elgin apple farm.
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ArticleBIFGA 21 marks coming of age
The British Independent Fruit Growers Association (BIFGA) is to celebrate its coming of age next year with a top-fruit planting project to be known as BIFGA 21.