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ArticleGrape season underway for Agrexco
Some 1,800 tonnes are expected to be shipped by the Israeli marketer this campaign
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Kiwifruit pulled after typhoid case
Zespri has pulled 100,000 trays of kiwifruit from sale after a picker was diagnosed with typhoid fever.
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Apprenticeship boost for Scotland
Scotland’s food and drink industry has received a major boost after the Scottish Government agreed to invest more than £2 million to fund modern apprenticeships in the sector over the next years.
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ArticleEuropean stonefruit faces mixed outlook
The stonefruit season in Europe is facing mixed fortunes, with apricot output forecast to fall by 20 per cent year on year and the peach and nectarine harvest likely to be in line with 2010.
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ArticleWaitrose deepens convenience offer
Waitrose is hoping to enhance its foray into the convenience market, with the launch of a new range: Good To Go.
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Young horticulturists prepare for final
The final of the Institute of Horticulture’s Young Horticulturist of the Year Competition 2011 takes place on 14 May at The RHS Harlow Carr gardens in Yorkshire.
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MorePeople to sponsor IFST lecture
Executive search specialist MorePeople is sponsoring the Institute of Food Science & Technology (IFST) 2011 lecture.
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The Kent Potato Company names manager
The Kent Potato Company has appointed Brian Edwards as general manager.
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ArticleFlorette launches major new TV campaign
Florette is launching a major new TV campaign in a bid to boost sales during the prevailing hot weather.
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ArticleRewe 'to restructure produce buying'
Reports suggest German retailer is making changes to improve its fresh fruit and vegetable buying
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ArticleFairtrade growth in Germany
Sales of Fairtrade rose significantly in Germany last year, to a total of around €340m
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ArticleNorthern Spain set for good cherry crop
Producers in Catalonia and Aragon are forecasting a crop increase of up to 50 per cent in some areas
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ArticleOrigin brands need original values
Simply signing up your product for an EU geographical designation does not automatically mean it is going to generate improved prices – that value comes from creating a distinctive brand proposition with the potential to entice customers
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ArticleBerry Gardens hits record sales level
Rebates to members grow to over £2m following a year of 'strong financial performance'
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ArticleDamco reports on earnings growth
Global logistics company sees continued progress in year-on-year results for the first quarter of 2011
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ArticleMonaghan launches mushroom campaign
Monaghan Mushrooms is running a radio and PR campaign to boost mushroom consumption over the summer.
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ArticleSupplies run tight as fruit is hit by weather problems
It has been a tough quarter for producers, with issues affecting a number of key growing regions. Despite that sales figures show market growth for the category as a whole. Alex Lawson looks at the international market and its key players
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ArticleNew Spitalfields turns 20
It has been exactly 20 years since New Spitalfields Market moved to east London and came into its own as one of the capital’s key food hubs and a specialist in the widest variety of fruit and vegetables. Anna Sbuttoni marks the anniversary
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ArticleFixture fixation
Make a statement in fresh produce fixtures and watch your sales stack up. Anna Sbuttoni asks how best to merchandise fruit and vegetables and make your product pop
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ArticleBritish tomatoes bite back amid challenging times
It hasn’t been the easiest couple of years for British tomato growers, but with ideal weather giving the season a real leg up, Chloe Ryan looks for reasons for optimism for domestic producers