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  Russian market will remain closed until at least the end of 2020 as EU extends sanctions
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  New compliance manager for The Fruitery
  Kate Boxall appointed to newly created role at Chambers' prepared fruit division
- Watermelon crisps spearhead Nim's charity push
  Watermelon crisps spearhead Nim's charity push
  Nim's Fruit Crisps ties up with Save the Children in fundraising drive, with new flavour launched for the occasion
- Poor weather brings sales dip at Waitrose
  Poor weather brings sales dip at Waitrose
  Last week compares unfavourably with a year ago at Waitrose, which has also been talking up its sustainability credentials
- Profit margins grow for first time in three years
  Profit margins grow for first time in three years
  UK fresh produce businesses see average profits (as a percentage of sales) rise to 1.3 per cent, outdoing European rivals
- Blue Whale celebrates 50th
  Blue Whale celebrates 50th
  The French apple exporter marked its 50th anniversary with a celebration of its suppliers, growers, customers and staff and the unveiling of a new logo
- London hit by an AvoMob
  London hit by an AvoMob
  Enthusiasts hit the streets of London to mark World Avocado Month
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  AMC unveils new UK production facility
  Factory will produce plant-based and allergen-free products, as well as freshly-squeezed juice

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  Topfruit supplier OrchardWorld is celebrating 30 years in business this year. Michael Barker caught up with managing director Mark Culley, who has been there since the company’s inception
- Subscribers onlyFarming industry waits as Tories face off
  FPJ industry commentator Heidi Gilmour casts her eye over the Conservative leadership race and its impact on the food industry
- Why the listeria threat will reduce in 10 years
  Alva Smith, doctoral researcher at Edinburgh Napier University, explains why new genome sequencing technology could spell the end for listeria outbreaks
- Subscribers onlyNo Spain, no gain
  Murcia’s stonefruit season is shaping up nicely, Anecoop is using sport to promote diversity and sell its watermelons, and Trops is looking to new regions to fulfil its potential in avocados
- Subscribers onlyCyber war
  With production and supply chains increasingly automated and computer-controlled, agriculture is more at risk than ever from cyber attacks. Ed Leahy talks to agriculture consultant Martin Collison about the danger to fresh produce
- Subscribers onlySerbia goes blue
  Serbian berries are aiming to overhaul the production base to meet massive potential in the global fresh market
- Subscribers onlyRoot of the problem
  Bans on agrochemicals and Brexit labour woes are making life tough in the carrot and parsnip sectors as growers look to robots for solutions
- Costa Rica looks ahead
  At the recent International Banana Congress Michael Barker caught up with Jorge Sauma, boss of the Costa Rican banana corporation Corbana, which organised the event
- Subscribers onlyThe grass is greener
  A heritage crop, asparagus is enjoying its own renaissance with high demand from shoppers. A new brand in town will add to the optimism, but there are hardships unique to the vegetable
- Subscribers onlyBelgian boom
  Key UK supplier Belgium is making the best of the Brexit uncertainty and believes its quality offer will keep winning it customers
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