Dried fruit and nuts news archive – Page 28
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ArticleChina opens doors to Chilean prunes
Expanding production is prompting Chile’s dried fruit sector to build new markets across the world
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ArticleHopes for Korean walnut access
Chile is hoping to gain walnut access to Korea in time for its next season, with China hopefully not too far behind
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ArticleChilean nuts hopeful for Korea entry
Chilean Agriculture Minister sees opportunities on the Korean nut market thanks to Chilean quality and tariff-free access
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ArticleRamadan misses Medjool season
Ramadan will just miss the beginning of the Bard Valley Medjool date season this year, putting pressure on supplies
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Putting yourself in customers shoes
Fresh Direct’s plan to run its own pub where it can try out new products and formats might have drawn a few sceptical
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Spanish launch double-decker competition
Foods from Spain has launched its annual competition for primary schools in the UK giving youngsters the chance to win up to £2,000 in prize money and see their winning artwork on London buses.
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ArticleChile projects walnut expansion
Shipments of walnuts from Chile are forecast to grow by 20 per cent this year alone as volume continues to rise
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ArticleNew campaign promotes California Raisins
California Raisins launches new advertising campaign in UK after prices rise to “unprecedented levels”
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ArticleRecord crop for Australian almonds
With a record crop this year and a doubling in volumes forecast by 2015, almonds are Australia’s fastest growing horticulture sector
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DEFRA makes right noises but it’s all down to profits
It’s always nice to know that government is supportive of UK horticulture. That would seem to be the case judging by
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ArticlePlaying fair
As Fairtrade Fortnight gets everyone talking about ethical shopping, Anna Sbuttoni asks what supermarket price wars mean for the brand and how sales of certified fresh produce can make a comeback after a difficult 12 months
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ArticleCalifornia almonds tap into snack market
A new campaign aims to position the nuts as a healthy and convenient product for women on-the-go
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ArticleAustralian dried fruit sector receives boost
Two new apricot varieties could help boost production in Australia’s flagging dried fruit sector
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ArticleChile creates Walnut Commission
Chilean walnut suppliers have come together as a group to support the anticipated rise in national production
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New SOLAs granted for fruit crops
The biological product DiPel DF has been granted new SOLAs for use as a horticultural insecticide in a number of crops including grapes, apricots, plums, kiwifruit and protected blueberries.
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ArticleGrowth in US walnut exports to Asia
Federally-funded promotional programmes have given Californian walnut exports to Asian markets a significant boost this year
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ArticleAs prices soar, can dried fruit and nut sales continue to grow?
The dried fruit and nut category has been growing in popularity in recent years but, as Sonya Hook reports, that growth could be undermined by soaring global commodity prices
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ArticleFairtrade Afghan raisins hit UK
The Fairtrade Foundation has announced that Fairtrade-certified raisins grown in war-torn Afghanistan will now be available in the UK
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ArticleProducers expect a merry Christmas
Key lines such as Brussels sprouts, nuts and dates are never far away from any Brit’s Christmas plate, and producers are upbeat that nothing can stand in the way of another successful festive season. Doris Lee Butterworth reports
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ArticleTurkish hazelnut sector under spotlight
World's largest hazelnut producer is expected to come under major scrutiny at international summit meeting in Italy