All Markets articles – Page 7
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ArticleBritish strawberries run short during Wimbledon fortnight
Major UK suppliers estimate shortages of 10-20 per cent in July after hot June brings forward production, opening up a gap in supply during key sales period
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ArticleBrett Lee goes in to bat for Australian avocados in India
Australian cricketer will help promote fruit in India as Australian avocado ambassador
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ArticleSainsbury’s “focused on food first”
CEO of the UK’s second-largest supermarket says group is using profits from other parts of the business to keep food costs low
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ArticleJaffa partners with Leicester Tigers
The citrus brand has linked up with the rugby union club as part of its campaign to promote healthy eating
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NewsEnza Zaden offers Bremia resistance
Tests confirm that a ”significant portion” of the group’s lettuce portfolio shows high or intermediate resistance to Bl:38EU, Bl:39EU, and Bl:40EU
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ArticleFreshippo expands ahead of IPO
Alibaba’s supermarket chain opens 12 new stores with initial public offering expected in May 2024
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ArticleCost-of-living crisis fuelling obesity
Urgent action needed to tackle UK obesity epidemic and help low-income families eat more healthily, says nutrition expert
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ArticleZespri inks deal to increase China sales
Kiwifruit marketer signs strategic cooperation agreement with leading distributors Joy Wing Mau and Goodfarmer to grow fruit sales by 50 per cent over three years
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Article‘Organics offer sustainable answers’
Soil Association optimistic about future UK organic sales thanks to food’s sustainable credentials
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ArticleEurope set for low pear crop
Upcoming European pear harvest will be one of the smallest in the last ten years, according to forecast released at Interpera
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ArticleFestival of Fresh 2023 in pictures
FPJ’s open-air summer festival allowed the UK fresh produce trade to catch up, share ideas, enjoy the sun and take in a heavy-hitting speaker programme at the site of AMFRESH’s new packhouse and innovation centre
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ArticlePink Lady in Minions tie-up
Pink Lady collaborates with Minions on Aldi apple promotion targeting children
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ArticleHow can we make the UK a lower-maintenance destination for produce?
Compliance and sustainability specialist Jim Jefcoate explores how the UK can become a more appealing market for fruit and vegetable exporters by simplifying compliance complexity
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ArticleWhy is the UK no longer the destination of choice for European fresh produce?
Compliance and sustainability consultant Jim Jefcoate considers the multiple reasons why the British market has fallen out of favour with some European exporters of wholehead fruit and vegetables
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ArticleBelOrta promotes local origin of aubergines
The Belgian cooperative has joined forces with the Mister Spaghetti restaurant chain to highlight domestically produced aubergines
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ArticleThe Warehouse expands fresh produce trial
New Zealand retailer will sell fresh fruits and vegetables in more stores after strong response from consumers
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Article‘Big four’ reject claims of excess profits
Supermarket bosses tell MPs they are not making too much money from high grocery prices
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ArticleMercabarna opens summer camp for vulnerable kids
More than 600 children from Barcelona and the surrounding area will take part in the initiative
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ArticlePost-Brexit border checks could push up produce prices, warns FPC
UK fresh produce traders will not be able to absorb the estimated £10m extra cost of checking goods entering from EU, warns the Fresh Produce Consortium
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Article‘Make produce sexy,’ says AMFRESH
The fresh produce department needs a complete makeover to combat falling sales, according to the UK’s top fruit supplier