All Wholesale articles – Page 72
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ArticleWalter Braund (Western) in liquidation
Having carried out an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the closure of his firm on Western International on October 9 (last week’s FPJ), John Johnson has concluded that Walter Braund (Western) Ltd will cease trading.
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ArticleWalter Braund (Western) closes
Walter Braund (Western) Ltd ceased trading at Western International Market in west London on October 9, when manager Sammy Karahassan tendered his resignation to the firm’s owner John Johnson.
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ArticleSpits out in full force at fruit show
New Spitalfields Market turned out to support last week's National Fruit Show in style.
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ArticleUS markets undergo rejuvenation
The US retail market sector is being reborn as part of a backlash against the multiples, it was revealed last week.
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ArticleZasada calls for action on markets
The wholesale trade has reached a crossroads and will have to act to take advantage of the opportunities it is presented with, or face continued decline, the sector was warned last week.
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WUWM survey reveals industry scope
Preliminary results for a survey by WUWM were revealed at the congress.
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Eastender branded metric martyr at 64
A 64-year-old mother of two has become Britain’s latest “metric martyr”, after being found guilty of selling fruit and vegetables in pounds and ounces, rather than kilos and grams.
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ArticleHolland takes on the Seven Summits
Wholesaler and foodservice distributor John Holland is attempting to become just the 27th Briton to complete the Seven Summits challenge.
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ArticleMarket managers urged to be leaders
Wholesale market authorities have been urged to become leaders rather than managers if they are to take the sector forward and find a new role for it in the changing grocery market.
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ArticleNew Spitalfields earns green commendation
New Spitalfields Market was highly commended for its green credentials as part of WUWM’s first set of awards, revealed last week.
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Food price fall predicted
The fall of food prices and the continued globalisation of the food industry were forecast at the World Union of Wholesale Markets’ (WUWM) congress last week.
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ArticleGreen light for New Covent Garden plan
The UK's largest fresh produce market can step up its plans to improve facilities and expand trading area
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ArticleFresca board strengthened by new appointment
Paul Butlin has been appointed to the board of Fresca, the UK’s largest independent supplier of fresh produce.
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ArticleGreen light for Covent Garden redevelopment
The government has given the thumbs-up to the redevelopment of New Covent Garden Market (NCGM).
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ArticleMariann Fischer Boel backs markets
European commissioner for agriculture and rural development Mariann Fischer Boel last week pledged her support to wholesale markets.
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ArticleWUWM praises leading wholesale markets
New awards for innovation, sustainability and community support have been presented during the annual WUWM Congress
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ArticleEU Commissioner backs wholesale sector
Mariann Fischer Boel has urged wholesale and retail markets to play their part in boosting fresh produce consumption and tackling health issues
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ArticleMcCarthy ups sticks in Norfolk
Award-winning Norfolk wholesaler D&F McCarthy Ltd is to move to a brand new distribution centre next year.
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London markets unite
The six major wholesale markets in London will come together next week for the first ever London Markets’ Month and the re-launch of the Association of London Markets.
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ArticleLeicester pioneers market qualifications
A national markets qualification could be in the making now that the markets department at Leicester City Council has teamed up with South Leicester College to raise standards on its markets.