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ArticleCosta Rica measures banana footprint
The banana industry in Costa Rica expects to have calculated its carbon footprint in 18-24 months’ time, as part of efforts to become carbon neutral by 2012.
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ArticleNZ top fruit shows early promise
Top-fruit growers in New Zealand’s principal growing area of Hawkes Bay are looking at a very promising crop on their trees despite extremely dry conditions.
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Grocery retailers agree human rights code
Tesco and Wal-Mat are among those who contributed to a new global human rights code set to address and improve social justice in the supply chain last week.
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Carrefour's Bulgarian expansion on track
The French retailer will continue its rapid expansion in the country despite the current financial climate
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Pomegranate farm developed in Aus
The country's largest site for producing the fruit will cater to growing worldwide demand
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ArticleFPC reiterates concern over EU proposals
The Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC) has reiterated its concerns over the European Parliament’s plan to reduce growers’ ability to use pesticides and its effect on long-term food security.
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ArticleAustralian lychees gain NZ access
Australian lychees have been exported to New Zealand for the first time following a new import policy
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ArticleJohn Acock dies, aged 81
John Acock, the founder of Fourayes Farm in Sittingbourne, died on December 10 aged 81.
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ArticleTesco 'Spudhunter' lands purple potato
Tesco has employed a “Spudhunter” with “all the zest of a modern-day Sir Walter Raleigh” who has already sought out a bizarre new variety for the retailer - the purple potato.
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ArticleChinese office launch for FDA
An eight-person team will be charged with ensuring quality standards of Chinese produce headed for the US
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ArticleSchool fruit scheme subject of EU debate
A conference looking at the best way to implement a pan-European school fruit scheme is taking place in Brussels today and tomorrow.
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ArticleFungicide improves lettuce prospects
Chemical company BASF has completed a study using a protectant fungicide to reduce post-harvest losses in lettuce to improve marketable yields.
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Giant increase for mini plum tomatoes
Agrexco has seen a big increase in exports of its organic mini plum tomatoes this season
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ArticleEU debates School Fruit Scheme roll-out
A two-day conference began today in Brussels to discuss the best means of effectively implementing the EU School Fruit Scheme
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Naturipe announces new directors
The grower-owned group has made four high-level appointments
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FfB supports show move
Government department UK Trade & Investment has handed over responsibility for British presence at key international trade fairs such as Anuga, Biofach and Alimentaria to a number of specially accredited trade organisations (ATOs) and corporations with show-organisation experience.
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ArticleIndonesia looking to Chinese market
The country has asked China to open its market to a range of tropical fruit, it has been revealed
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ArticlePackaging lifeline
Innovative packaging will help steer products and brands through recessionary times, new research has found.
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Ethical trade must not take back seat
A well-known academic staunchly insisted last week that ethical shopping will not fall off the agenda simply as a result of
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ArticleRallying cry issued to retail markets
John Ayres, market and business services manager at Bury Market, rallied delegates at the third National Food Market Conference by advocating change within retail and street markets throughout the UK.