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ArticleNew innovation helps cut waste
Baltimore Innovations has launched a filtration system capable of radically reducing fresh produce wastage.
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Article500 up for 5 A DAY
More than 700 brands are promoting the 5 A DAY message, as the Department of Health issues the 500th licence for its 5 A DAY logo.
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ArticleLemon volume problems
Spain is looking at an increased lemon crop in the new season as Argentina struggles with its own oversupply issues.
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ArticleGrim outlook for New Zealand apple growers
New Zealand apple growers are facing an exceptionally grim season this year, with the majority of returns being below the cost of production.
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ArticleVivaldi signs catering deal
Vivaldi potato marketers Naturally Best have signed a deal with leading UK events catering company Express Cafés.
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ArticleMango symposium gearing up
Sun City, South Africa will play host to the VIIIth International Mango Symposium on February 5-10, 2006.
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Greenhouses go back to Israel
The American-initiated plan to purchase the Gush Katif greenhouses in the Gaza region and transfer them to the Palestinians has been cancelled.
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Supermarkets criticised in Dispatches
Supermarket practices came under heavy fire from UK terrestrial TV station Channel 4 this week.
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ArticleEU top-fruit production falls
EU apple production is set to fall this year, dragged down by a drop in production from the union’s new member states, according to latest figures from the Prognosfruit 2005 forum.
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Fruit drives inflation upwards
Fruit is one of the driving factors behind rising inflation, statistics have shown.
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ArticleOn-the-go packaging launched
Produce Packaging has launched a versatile marketing solution to help health-conscious consumers pick up fresh produce on-the-go.
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Alliance attacks OFT decision
The Office of Fair Trading’s ruling on the supermarket code of conduct has been described as a “failure to regulate” by the Breaking the Armlock Alliance.
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ArticleTesco's fresh streak continues
Tesco continues to streak ahead of the pack when it comes to market share, and in the fresh produce sector, it is no different.
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Retalix signs Tesco deal
Israel-based Retalix has signed an agreement with Tesco to upgrade the chain's management protocol in all of its 2,300 stores.
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“Secrets” may surprise a few
For anyone in the horticultural industry, be they growers, category managers, one of the few remaining greengrocers or
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Economic boost for wholesale
As part of its fight to improve the French economy, the government last month published a list of the lucky few projects that
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ArticleBarfoots corn sales balloon
Sweetcorn may seem like a fairly stable commodity, a time-honoured meal constituent sparking little cause for fuss. However, there is still considerable room for growth in terms of consumption in the UK. And with the sector consistently producing high-yielding high-quality crops, now is the time for innovation, according to major producer Barfoots of Botley. Elspeth Waters visited the company to find out its latest plans for the golden product.
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ArticleMack backs black horse
Mack’s family grounding and solid business sense has stood it in good stead for 131 years. But a switch of banks has paid more recent dividends.
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ArticleThe evolution of avocados
Avocados may be relatively new on the scene, but that has not stopped them having an impact. In our first profile on avocados, Elspeth Waters reports on the evolution of the UK’s supply calendar.
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Consult and be ignored
One consultation period ends and another begins. And if you are a hacked off banana trader this week, do not read the