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    Jane Anderson: A year to remember

    2013-04-16T10:15:59Z

    As another Fruiterers year begins, Jane Anderson concludes her tenure as Master by recalling the past 12 months ahead of her handover to Professor John Price on 25 January

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    Tna to showcase new tech in Berlin

    2013-04-16T10:15:59Z

    Packaging firm tna will present its new robagFXIS 3ci series and tna roflo VM 3 polyethylene packaging system at next month's Fruit Logistica 2013.

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    Met Office issues snow warning

    2013-04-16T10:15:59Z

    The Met Office has warned the fresh produce industry of the risk of severe disruption as heavy snowfall is forecasted across many parts of the UK this weekend.

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    Bucking the banana trend

    2013-04-16T10:15:58Z

    Banana sales are in value and volume decline over the past year, but supermarkets and suppliers are confident they can reverse the trend

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    The banana split

    2013-04-16T10:15:58Z

    Costa Rica is facing a real challenge as UK retailers increasingly source from Fairtrade-registered suppliers. However, industry body Corbana believes Costa Rica has the point of difference to win over consumers. Samantha Lyster reports from the country

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    Independent thinking

    2013-04-16T10:15:58Z

    The biggest discussion north of the border at present is what it’ll all mean if Scotland votes for independence. David Burrows examines the pros and cons for the fresh produce industry

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    Power rangers

    2013-04-16T10:15:58Z

    Many in the fresh food industry have already embraced generating their own energy as costs continue to rise, but there is still more scope for businesses to switch to their own source of power, says Annie Bailey

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    A renewable future

    2013-04-16T10:15:58Z

    With a global drive to turn to environmentally sensitive farming techniques, an increasing number of growers are considering switching to renewable energy sources. Lisa Kjellsson profiles businesses that have taken the plunge

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    Barfoots’ AD adventure

    2013-04-16T10:15:58Z

    Barfoots of Botley has positioned itself at the forefront of energy efficiency with a number of new developments, writes Sue Scott

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    Helicopter crash gives food for thought

    2013-04-16T10:15:57Z

    When I walked out of Vauxhall station this morning wondering what to write in this week's column, I didn't expect to be

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    Anna Soubry MP: More businesses should sign up to the government’s Responsibility Deal

    2013-04-16T10:15:57Z

    Most of us know that eating our five daily portions of fruit and vegetables can help protect against serious health issues,

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    Catchy slogans help sell the product

    2013-04-16T10:15:57Z

    Over the years there have been numerous examples of catchphrases and slogans in the fresh produce aisle, taking "An Apple a

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    UK championed at Fruit Logistica

    2013-04-16T10:15:56Z

    The UK-based Commercial Horticultural Association (CHA), Potato Council and the Horticultural Development Company (HDC) have announced that they are collaborating with a newly expanded UK stand at Fruit Logistica this year.

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    Sir Jim Paice to speak at FPJ Cambridge

    2013-04-16T10:15:56Z

    Cambridge MP and former farming minister Sir Jim Paice is the latest big name to sign up to speak at the FPJ Cambridge conference on 7 March 2013.

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    The Co-op strengthens executive food team

    2013-04-16T10:15:56Z

    Following a like-for-like food sales increase of 2.2 per cent over the Christmas trading period, The Co-operative group has strengthened its executive team by creating four new roles.

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    Fresh doubts cast over veg waste claims

    2013-04-16T10:15:56Z

    Claims that up to 30 per cent of the UK’s vegetable crop is not harvested due to visual appearance have been blasted by a government advisor.

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    Sales rise for German retail giant

    2013-04-16T10:15:56Z

    Metro Group has announced its preliminary figures for the full-year of 2012, revealing an increase in sales of 1.2 per cent to €66.7bn, or growth of 0.8 per cent in local currency.

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    EU citrus production expected to fall

    2013-04-16T10:15:56Z

    A new report by the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Foreign Agriculture Service (FAS) has forecast that EU citrus production will drop slightly during 2012/13, down to 5.6m tonnes.

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    Striking workers could stall pear havest

    2013-04-16T10:15:55Z

    Rural workers in Argentina are on strike just as the pear harvest gets under way.

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    Public hearings to settle unrest in South Africa

    2013-04-16T10:15:55Z

    The South African Department of Labour has announced public hearings across the Western Cape this week in a review of farm workers’ minimum wages as unrest surged again in the troubled region.