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    UN urges people to buy ugly fruit & veg

    2013-04-16T10:16:16Z

    The United Nations has urged shoppers around the world to buy misshapen or aesthetically imperfect fresh produce in a bid to limit the volume of fresh produce that goes to waste every year and feed millions of people around the world who go hungry every day.

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    Fresh produce behind Eurotunnel success

    2013-04-16T10:16:16Z

    Eurotunnel says that flowers and fruit and vegetables helped it to achieve record revenues of £843.8 million for 2012.

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    Fruit & veg linked to breast cancer reduction

    2013-04-16T10:16:16Z

    A frequent diet of fruit and vegetables can lower the risk of an aggressive form of breast cancer according to a new scientific study.

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    UK Fairtrade Foundation announces new CEO

    2013-04-16T10:16:16Z

    The UK's Fairtrade Foundation last month announced the appointment of Michael Gidney as its new CEO to replace Harriet Lamb, who became chief executive of Fairtrade International last summer.

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    A decade of change

    2013-04-16T10:16:15Z

    The US market is having to shape up to competition from the emerging economies. So where does that leave the country, asks Promar International’s John Giles

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    Paul Hardy: How parting with old habits and embracing new technology can improve your business

    2013-04-16T10:16:15Z

    Another year for the fresh produce industry brings more inevitable financial woes, during which many companies will no doubt

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    Agricom and Camposol sign Euro agreement

    2013-04-16T10:16:14Z

    South American duo Agricom and Camposol have announced the signing of an agreement to jointly commercialise their products in Europe, according to a report in Eurofruit.

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    WH Porter installs new tray-sealing tech

    2013-04-16T10:16:14Z

    Soft-fruit packager WH Porter has switched its whole production to a Proseal GT2 tray sealer.

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    Asda academy throws open its doors

    2013-04-16T10:16:14Z

    Asda has launched a supplier development initiative in partnership with Scotland Food & Drink.

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    Pining for more

    2013-04-16T10:16:13Z

    Pineapple growers have recently been under pressure from poor market returns, but suppliers are hoping for better times, writes Maura Maxwell

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    Stand out with the crowd

    2013-04-16T10:16:13Z

    One potato company recently used crowd funding to help the development of a new variety. So what is the process and how can you get involved, asks Paul Clapham

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    How parting with old habits and embracing new technology can improve your business

    2013-04-16T10:16:13Z

    Another year for the fresh produce industry brings more inevitable financial woes, during which many companies will no doubt

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    Turkish date

    2013-04-16T10:16:12Z

    A year ago Turkey was the partner nation for Fruit Logistica, and the country is back this year with the aim of promoting its wide range of produce once again

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    New York’s Euro crossroads

    2013-04-16T10:16:12Z

    The New York apple industry has enjoyed a long relationship with the UK and European markets but, as Jim Allen, president of the New York Apple Association explains, the future of shipments hangs in the balance

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    Sweet progress

    2013-04-16T10:16:12Z

    Sweet potatoes have been one of the vogue fresh produce lines in recent times, but where can the category go from here? Thomas Hobbs puts the question to Scott Farms International

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    Tough times face SA trade

    2013-04-16T10:16:11Z

    The South African fruit industry is struggling to match last year’s volumes against the backdrop of damaging strikes, writes Fred Meintjes

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    Striking back

    2013-04-16T10:16:11Z

    Recent worker unrest in South Africa’s fruit regions is not expected to dampen plans to make further improvements to its ethical trade programmes, writes Fred Meintjes

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    Compass rolls out Be Food Smart programme

    2013-04-16T10:16:11Z

    Compass Group UK & Ireland has teamed up with the Department of Health’s Change4Life programme to roll out a new phase of healthy eating promotion.

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    Partner UP

    2013-04-16T10:16:11Z

    Becoming partner country for Fruit Logistica is a major commitment, but can give a significant boost to a nation’s profile. John Giles, divisional director at Promar International, analyses what it meant for last year’s partner, Turkey

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    Chile’s fresh ambition

    2013-04-16T10:16:10Z

    The Chilean fruit industry is being boosted by increasing production and strong interest from the Asian market, but as Fedefruta president Cristián Allendes tells Michael Barker, growers still face a number of major concerns