All articles by Chris White – Page 9
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ArticlePodcast | The US consumer market
Lorna Christie of the PMA speaks about changes in the US consumer market. How are shoppers affected by the economic downturn? What new consumer trends are we seeing?
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ArticleAudio | Florida's fittest are prospering
The Sunshine State's grapefruit business is changing: an audio essay by Chris White of Eurofruit Magazine
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ArticleInnovation with a human face
While the fresh produce supply chain has enjoyed improvements, innovation is rarely found in supermarkets' fruit and vegetable aisles
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ArticleSilver in some dark clouds
As consumers and businesses alike tighten their purse strings, some companies are ideally placed to benefit from the current economic climate
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ArticleBritain braced for more discounting
Report shows annual fall in food sales, as experts predict "heavy discounting"
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ArticleSome lessons from this crash
The current global economic crisis is evidence that the most basic trade rules must be followed for businesses to prosper
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ArticleLocal sourcing is going global
Rising consumer awareness of green issues has led to an increase in demand for locally produced fruit and vegetables across Europe
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ArticleBrassica sales primed for good growth
Sales of cauliflower, cabbage, broccoli and sprouts are underperforming and require more new marketing ideas
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ArticleDole ponders disposals in Europe
US produce giant says it is in talks with Compagnie Fruitière to dispose of its assets in France and the UK
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ArticleWholesaling boosts Italian produce prices
Bank of Italy slams inefficiencies of antiquated wholesale sector and poor distribution practices
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ArticlePesticide report backed by German growers
German producers' organisation backs food safety ministry's position on Greenpeace pesticides report
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Kirikou fronts French banana campiagn
Compagnie Fruitière has chosen a little cartoon character not only to front a new banana brand launching this month but also to reflect its core values as a company
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ArticleGerman discounters grow sales
High energy prices and bleak economic forecasts help Aldi and Lidl notch up new sales rises
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ArticleAfrica awaits green revolution
Can Africa live up to its potential and emerge as an abundant source of produce in the 21st century?
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ArticleCompagnie Fruitière welcomes new vessel
West African bananas and pineapples discharged into Port of Antwerp from first of Compagnie Fruitière's new specialised reefer fleet
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ArticlePhoto Gallery | UK price promotions
Price is one of the more important features of the fresh fruit and vegetable category in the UK this summer
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Safmarine opens up Asia-West Africa trade
New routing links major markets in West Africa to hub ports in Asia
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ArticleEdeka discount expansion gets green light
German authorities approve takeover of Plus, with integration of Netto now on the cards
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ArticleTalks to avert new port strike in US
Closure of US West Coast ports looms as talks reach deadline