Dried fruit and nuts news archive – Page 29
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ArticleNaked Fruit pots hit Budgens
Del Monte has launched its Naked Fruit range into Budgens.The snack pots of mango, tropical fruit salad, melon medley and Del Monte Gold extra sweet pineapple will have a £1 price point and come with a built-in spork.
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ArticleHealthy eating drives UK nut market
New food report by international researcher Mintel values UK dried fruit and nut market at £547m
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ArticleSpanish almond harvest down
Union claims poor prices threaten future of Spanish almond production after disappointing 2010 harvest
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ArticleFears rise over Egyptian produce
The Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC) has raised concerns with the Food Standards Agency and the European Commission regarding the inclusion of products under new regulations on “high risk” produce.
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ArticleNew dawn for Hull wholesalers
Hull Wholesale Market relocated to a brand-new, purpose-built facility at the end of last year, marking a new start for traders. However, the fight to the end game was drawn out, leaving many missed opportunities. Elizabeth O’Keefe paints a picture of a market that is discovering a new lease of life
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ArticleDom Rep banana controls lifted
The Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC) scored a major victory on Wednesday securing the immediate lifting of unnecessary controls for bananas from the Dominican Republic and saving importers tens of thousands of pounds and lengthy delays.
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ArticleSpanish almond crop volumes tumble
Country’s almond sector is latest victim of affects of heavy rains that hit southern Spain earlier this year
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ArticleAlgeria plans date export boost
The country could see date exports increase considerably in the next few years, says committee president
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ArticleAlgeria struggles with exports
The North African country reportedly has a number of obstacles to overcome before it can increase its exports overseas
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ArticleBio Tunisia label is unveiled
This week sees the launch of Tunisia's first organic label, Bio Tunisia, aimed at adding value to the country's fresh produce exports
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First signs of spring in air as new lines make entrance
The popularity of easy peelers has led to clementines being given a number of makeovers, with Marks & Spencer offering a
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ArticleInnovation struggles to get on shelf in the New Year
After a turbulent year in which the prepared fruit and vegetable category saw a slowdown for the first time, the sector has mixed feelings for the year ahead. Elizabeth O’Keefe rounds up the views
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ArticleIndian cashew exports rise
Indian cashew exports rebounded in December after a slow year, but imports have eclipsed the trade
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Supermarkets get set for seasonal extravaganza
The produce aisles are already buzzing in the build-up to Christmas with just one more weekend to go. Seasonal lines such as
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ArticleAustralian almonds bought out
A Singaporean buyout of Timbercorp’s almond acreage could signal the future for its other horticultural operations
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ArticleDEFRA sets out SPS minimum
DEFRA has set a new minimum claim size for the Single Payment Scheme (SPS), administered by the Rural Payment Agency, at one hectare.
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ArticleGlobal cashew association discussed
Cashew bodies in Vietnam, India and Brazil have discussed a global cashew association
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ArticleTurkish trade fair nears
The fourth edition of the Turkish trade fair Fresh Antalya will take place in spring next year, hosted by Anfaş.
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ArticleMTEX readies its Medjoul dates
Israeli exporter MTEX has revealed that its first load of new- season Medjoul dates will hit Europe shortly