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ArticleMinis a-peel to broad age range
Chiquita has introduced its mini bananas in the UK, through a trial in 20 Yorkshire supermarkets.
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ArticleSnacking too good to be blue
BerryWorld has unveiled its first own-branded blueberries for the snacking market - Snackerries - which are set to hit retailers in January.
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ArticleSunrise, early in the morning
Sunrise kiwifruit, which hit the UK for the first time in commercial volumes last week, is being promoted as an early morning pick-me-up.
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ArticleCity lecture Lords it in 2008
The 2008 City Food Lecture will feature Lord Haskins as its keynote speaker.
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Report: Commission will side with suppliers
A report in the Sunday Telegraph suggests that the Competition Commission will side with suppliers this week and admit that they need more protection in their dealings with the UK’s supermarkets.
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CRB loses licence appeal
A labour provider in north-west England has lost on appeal its application for a renewal of its licence to supply labour to the fresh produce sector.
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ArticleStudy says organic food is healthier
It has been reported today that the biggest study into organic food has concluded that it is more nutritious than conventionally-grown produce and may help to lengthen people's lives.
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MRL harmonisation looms into view
The harmonisation of all MRLs at EU-level in summer 2008 should be within reach after an agreement this week in Brussels.
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Potato proposals raise concerns
The Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC) and British Potato Council (BPC) are raising serious concerns over acrylamide and new draft potato storage proposals from the Food Standards Agency (FSA).
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ArticleTesco toons into Disney
Tesco and Disney are to launch a co-branded range of healthy food products, including fresh produce.
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ArticleService goes Fresh at Glasgow Market
Logistics provider Fresh Service organised a customer day at Glasgow Market on October 16 for its customers to cement existing relationships, make new contacts and rediscover old friendships.
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Schooling in the seasons
Youngsters in Herefordshire are learning about the UK’s seasonal fruit and vegetable offer, as part of a new countywide scheme.
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ArticleShow fruit wows Wisley
Taking most of the National Fruit Show competition fruit to the Royal Horticultural Society Garden’s Wisley ‘Autumn Event’ proved a huge success last weekend.
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ArticleFelixstowe operators defend record
The Hutchison Ports UK (HPUK) group has defended its operations at Felixstowe, in the face of mounting criticism from UK fresh produce importers.
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ArticleKanzi dwarfs apple promos
A promotional campaign for Kanzi, the apple being marketed commercially for the first time in the UK this season, is believed to dwarf any budget seen recently in this market for a single dessert variety.
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ArticleTop of the Shrops
A Shropshire fresh produce growing couple has beaten off competition from farmers across the West Midlands to win one of two prestigious awards from Natural England for making the greatest contribution to conserving wildlife and the countryside.
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Scott-ching production rumour mill
Jeremy Scott, chairman of the Marden Fruit Show Society, has put the record straight regarding rumours surrounding this year’s apple production.
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Middle East prepares for annual congress
The annual Middle East Congress kicks off in Dubai on October 29-31 at the JW Marriott hotel.
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Sainsbury's bidder issued ultimatum
The Qatari-backed investment fund that has been circling Sainsbury’s since the summer has today been issued an ultimatum - bid for the chain by November 8, or walk away.
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ArticleWalking the supply line
West Midlands-based farmers and growers are being urged to “walk their supply chain” as part of a £25,000 project designed to help them build more collaborative relationships with processors and retailers.