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ArticleTemporary respite from headache in grape sector
The grape trade continues to throw up difficulties for those involved in commercialisation of the product in the UK, but the next period looks likely to be more settled, although trends for the long term may cause more headaches. Kathy Hammond reports.
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ArticleA few good firms
When Cardiff Wholesale Fruit Centre relocated in the 1960s to a site just outside the Welsh capital’s centre, the courtyard facility was a dream come true. But as time has moved on, has the market moved with it? Elizabeth O’Keefe talks to key players on the only primary wholesale market in Wales, and weighs up the pros and cons.
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ArticleFruit and veg back on the Welsh agenda
Wales has a rich and varied fresh produce industry, which may not always get the publicity it deserves. The FPJ team finds out what the country has to offer and how it is rekindling interest in its fruit, vegetable and flower industry.
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ArticleBiological revolution reduces residues
Pepper growers in Almería have bounced back remarkably well following the pesticide issues that plagued their crop in December 2006. Syngenta Bioline explains the success of the techniques it has implemented since then to help producers get back on track.
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ArticleFinancing your international trade
Tony Wilson, director of Travelex Global Business Payments, looks at some of the financial challenges facing businesses involved in the international trade of fresh produce. He highlights some of the more common pitfalls of international trade, and outlines how these can be avoided for the benefit of both finances and business relationships.
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ArticleThe Israeli date game
Improvements to its logistics and growing operations and an increasingly receptive consumer base are helping Israeli exporter Agrexco establish a secure niche market for its date varieties in the UK. Laura Gould reports.
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GPS tracking delivers goods for PHS Teacrate
Information technology is playing an ever-increasing role in the fresh produce arena. This month, we take a look at the use of GPS tracking systems, a new online system for pest control from Rentokil, the revamped web presence for trade show Fruit Logistica, and a use-by date system from online grocery retailer Ocado.
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PBH logo continues rollout
In FPJ’s monthly round-up of events across the pond, the Fruits and Veggies - More Matters logo continues to make its presence felt across the US, and the Produce Marketing Association (PMA) honours an industry veteran who passed away.
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EU reforms won’t mean easier ride
It has always seemed to me that when the national media are short of copy about the fresh produce industry, they turn their
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Dudes scheme could shape our futures
Ever since the government began its School Fruit & Vegetable Scheme, there have been calls for some form of back-up mechanism
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ArticleDudes - where's my fruit?
The Food Dudes programme to increase fresh produce consumption, conceived by the University of Wales Bangor more than 10 years ago, is finally being adopted in the UK to the delight of its supporters.
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ArticleDesperate veg measures
UK vegetable and potato growers are warning that despite production cost increases of some 22 per cent, the UK consumer has yet to feel the full force of food price inflation which will really bite hard next year.
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Butters Group unveils new financial controller
Steve Phillips has been appointed financial controller at Lincolnshire-based pot plant supplier the Butters Group, as part of the company’s current re-structuring process.
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ArticleFresh direction for Del Monte UK
New MD James Harvey says he's determined to underline the benefits of the Del Monte brand to customers
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ArticleInterfel salutes sector's efforts
Interfel president Gilles Vignaud yesterday praised the sector for its efforts in helping to boost fruit and vegetable consumption
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ArticleFoods From Spain launches chef competition
The search is on to find a young cook to be crowned Spanish Young Chef of the Year 2008
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ArticleZespri enjoys North America sales boost
As Chilean supplies reportedly recede, promotional campaigns in the US and Canada are prompting significant increases in sales
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ArticleMexican chillis ‘implicated’ in outbreak
The FDA is reportedly concentrating its investigation into the recent Salmonella scare on Mexican-grown Jalapeño and Serrano chillis, as well as coriander imports
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Agro-Mashov prepares for 2009 show
The 19th Agro-Mashov trade show, or the International Summit for Vegetables, Fruits and Flower Marketing (VFF), will take place on January 14-15, 2009 at the Israel Trade Fairs & Conventions Center in Tel Aviv.
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Kid-friendly broccoli at Sainsbury’s
A new variety of broccoli that tastes like peas was introduced to Sainsbury’s shelves this week.