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ArticleNew Zealand investigates water footprints
Zespri and Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry fund research into water footprint of green kiwifruit
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ArticlePakistani exporters call for freight aid
Secure airfreight capacity is needed for the expansion of Pakistan’s vegetable exports, traders say
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ArticleCompanies eye T&G purchase
New Zealand fresh produce company confirms that a number of groups are looking to buy the business
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ArticleAhold makes senior appointment
James McCann will take up the role of chief commercial and development officer on 1 September this year
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ArticleOcado boosts capacity after breaking into profit
Ocado has reported a £200,000 pre-tax profit for the six months to 15 May, the online grocer’s first move into the black in its 10-year history.
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ArticleEarly start for France
Running alongside both the British soft-fruit season and Spain and Italy’s stonefruit offer, the French summer fruits campaign provides consistent supply and quality that keeps UK consumers topped up with this coveted fruit during the summer months. Elizabeth O’Keefe and Tom Joyce take a look at how an early spring across western Europe has made for an unusual season
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ArticleA new audience for micro herbs
In the third article in the Day in the Life series, Elizabeth O’Keefe walks in Integrow’s Simon Coles’ footsteps as VHB’s innovative partnership with Evesham-based Westland Nurseries gets their joint brand, WOW! micro leaf, onto the buyers’ walk
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More crop per drop
For many industry observers, water is the single biggest issue facing horticultural producers today. David Burrows evaluates how the industry is reacting to the situation
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ArticleCitrus fights for basket space at challenging time of year
Price increases on larger fruit have put some growth into the citrus category, but in the past quarter it has also proved a challenge to get consumers buying the fruit. Kathy Hammond reports on the latest state of play in the citrus market
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Clear and concise advice crucial in E.coli case
Last week I was in Brussels, making the case for compensation for all businesses in the supply chain that have been affected
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ArticleAnna Sbuttoni: Good PR can shake off the stigma of imported fruit
The race for the first English apples is on, supermarkets are now stocking 100 per cent British strawberries and the
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Retailers find new ways of marketing traditional lines
Most fruit growers agree that cherries are the ultimate impulse buy, and Tesco has obviously been listening. The fruit is no
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Unite should actively engage with industry
I’ve heard it said that these days you either have to be incredibly good at one thing or offer as wide a range as
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ArticleDemonstrators call for Agrexco rescue cash
Some 300 workers from Israeli exporter Agrexco have demonstrated in Jerusalem demanding that the government injects around €15 million in rescue capital as the firm grapples with mounting losses and debts.
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ArticleUnite plans labour assault on fresh produce industry
Trade union Unite is planning a major campaign of action to change labour practices in the entire fresh produce industry, freshinfo has learnt.
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ArticleBenguet vegetables aim for Korea
Philippine farmers are hoping to gain access to the South Korean market for their organic vegetables
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ArticleIndia announces global port business
India’s government has announced plans to establish a global port operating business to secure space for its growing trade
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ArticleCitrus growers support US youth soccer
With the South African citrus marketing season in the US well underway, growers continue to support US youth soccer development
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ArticleCarrefour prioritises French produce
During this tough period for vegetable sales, the French retailer has elected to throw its weight behind domestic produce