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ArticleT&G establishes Fruitmark in Belgium
New joint venture will supply European market and serve as international buying office for Australasian market
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ArticleRedevelopment or revolution?
Change is in the air at one of the UK’s largest and most profitable fruit, vegetable and flower markets. The goal is to redevelop to become a force to be reckoned with internationally, learning from markets such as Rungis International. However, with three years until any kind of construction gets underway, Elizabeth O’Keefe finds that the road to progress is never smooth
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ArticleSouthern hemisphere shake-up
The shape of southern hemisphere top-fruit supply is changing now that UK retailers are increasingly moving towards sourcing directly from growers, fuel costs are on the up and for the first time, suppliers are under pressure to pre-notify their sendings. Anna Sbuttoni asks how trade is playing out in a challenging environment
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ArticleGood times are here for prepared sector as sales soar
The prepared fresh produce business is on the up, with fruit, vegetables and salads all benefiting from an increase in trip frequency. As penetration and average price both climb, Elizabeth O’Keefe looks at why things are going right for the sector
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Profitability is key to future of wholesale markets
I must confess to a degree of both surprise and scepticism when I read that the business development managers appointed
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Reports underline need for school scheme backing
In response to recent media reports regarding the increased cost of fruit and veg and the effect on vulnerable society groups,
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Supply chain relations should be key focus
To what extent do we really want the government taking a hands-on role in the organisation of retail supply?Do we need an
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ArticleGovernment launches Sprout Saturdays
A bill has been passed in parliament to vastly increase UK fresh produce consumption and combat overproduction by eating sprouts.
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ArticlePressure increases over supermarket deals
The government hopes to tackle supermarket attitudes to fresh produce deals in order to prevent waste and give power to suppliers.
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ArticleContaminated cabbages discovered in Singapore
Readings taken from some cabbages imported to Singapore from Japan have shown radiation levels up to nine times the level recommended for international trade
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ArticleZespri adds water to Japan kiwifruit cargo
Zespri has added 30,000 litres of bottle water to its first shipment of gold kiwifruit to the Japanese market this week
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ArticleUS loosens Australian citrus protocol
The USDA has added cold sterilisation flexibility to the Australian citrus import protocol ahead of the season
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ArticleForeign retailers buying into China
With China predicted to become the world’s largest grocery market by 2014, foreign retailers are looking to increase their physical presence in the country
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Increased vehicle loads mooted
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has welcomed the publication of a consultation by the department for transport considering the opportunity for increasing the length of semi-trailers by up to 2.05 metres.
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ArticleGM bananas split opinion in Uganda
GM trials continue in Uganda in an attempt to combat destructive banana diseases, but resistance to the technology remains strong
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ArticleGovernment pushed on sustainability
The Sustainable Development Commission (SDC) is calling on government to drive forward a sustainable development policy, as set out in DEFRA’s Food 2030 report.
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ArticleSainsbury's connects four with apple pack
New apple packaging format has been introduced to convenience stores across the UK
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ArticleApple group calls for EU export help
Representatives from French, Italian and Spanish apple sectors ask EU for greater help in developing overseas exports
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ArticleEC confirms School Fruit Scheme funding
Allocations for 2011/12 academic year show the UK, Sweden and Finland are only EU countries not set to participate
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ArticleCuorebio offers organic produce discount
Italy's leading organic food retail network set to launch week-long promotion including 10 per cent discount on all items