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ArticleQV Foods backs entire retail pack
QV Foods is sponsoring the Retailer of the Year category for the second consecutive year at the Re:fresh Awards, and its
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ArticleBritish asparagus growers prosper as consumers sing praises of prized vegetable at start of season
The asparagus crop is arguably the one iconic British vegetable that consumers have stayed true to in season, and its short but very much in demand two-month run is now fully upon us. Elizabeth O’Keefe reports from the heart of production in the Midlands
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ArticleBrits fly the flag ahead of UK berry season
UK berry producers are preparing for the new season and the category is in the spotlight as further market growth is predicted. Doris Lee Butterworth talks to leading producers and gathers their opinions and forecasts
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ArticleFairtrade veg set for UK entrance
In the first of a two-part focus on Fairtrade, FPJ homes in on Fairtrade-certified vegetables and their entrance into the UK market
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ArticleNH gearing up for decent run on stones
The annual handover from southern hemisphere to northern hemisphere stonefruit has been relatively stable this year, and a strong North African season is helping traders cover any gaps in supply. There is a general sense of optimism in the category, although a challenging two weeks are on the cards as some sources see volumes come to an end and others await the start of their seasons. Laura Gould reports
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Innovation hits tomato aisle as unusual sources appear
I wonder how long it will be before we follow the US trend and see bog-standard green salad tomatoes on sale? Well, at least a
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Busy period to culminate next week at Re:fresh
By the time you read this, the UK electorate will have decided on a new government. It’s been a close-run campaign - too
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“That’s Asda price” takes on whole new meaning
Asda has boldly claimed that “the supermarket price wars are over”, thanks to the introduction of its new Asda
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ArticleAirfreight issues linger on
Airfreight sendings of fresh vegetables from Kenya have been taking longer than expected to get back on track, following the suspension of flights due to last month’s volcanic ash cloud.
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ArticleApple prices on the rise
Rising prices for apples in the UK as the southern hemisphere season gets underway bode well for the future of the top-fruit sector, a UK industry leader has said.
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ArticlePackaged vegetables attract premium
Pre-packed vegetables are commanding a significant premium over loose produce in Australian retailers, according to a new report
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ArticleResearch to boost persimmon exports
Australian researchers have found a way to boost the shelf life of persimmons, in a boost for fruit exporters
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Nottinghamshire producer academy launches
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU), Newark and Notts Agricultural Society and Nottingham Trent University’s Brackenhurst campus are joining forces to launch the Nottinghamshire Fresh Start Academy.
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New certifications for FARMA
Consumer confidence in farmers’ markets should soon be ramped up with the launch of two new certification schemes: GO and GOAL.
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ArticleSouth Africa kicks off US export deal
The season’s first Western Cape clementines depart for the US next week ahead of the Orange River’s first-ever grapefruit sendings to the market
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ArticleOxford conference begins director search
The Oxford Farming Conference (OFC) is inviting applications for three new directors to join the nine-strong team from January 2011 for a three-year term.
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ArticleDel Monte posts slight improvement
Fresh Del Monte has overcome difficulties in the banana category to report a slight net income increase of $36.2 million (£23.9m) through the first quarter of 2010, an improvement on the $34.9m in the same period of 2009.
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ArticleAustralian stonefruit targets Thailand
Stonefruit exporters from the Australian state of Victoria see Thailand as a market rife with export potential
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ArticleChiquita launches World Cup campaign
Banana giant to roll out major football-themed promotion in Germany next month as start of international tournament approaches
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ArticleNew apple varieties to be grown in NY
Cornell University programme responsible for developing Empire and Jonagold reveals plans to launch two new cultivars