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Optimism grows as Irish look for salvation
Optimism in the Irish Republic’s struggling fresh produce sector may be in short supply - but there’s still a feeling of “nervous excitement” about the new government that’s soon to take over, according to one grower.
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ArticleHuntapac sees profit fall
Root-crop specialist Huntapac Produce has recorded a slight fall in turnover and pre-tax profits for the year to 30 June 2010, figures from Companies House show.
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NFU campaigns for planning equality
The importance of food production and the rural economy must be fully recognised in the new National Policy Planning Framework (NPPF), according to the National Farmers' Union (NFU).
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ArticleBrazilians in lime drive
The Association of Brazilian Lime Producers (ABPEL) is promoting the qualities of Brazilian limes to British shoppers and chefs, as part of a campaign to raise the profile of the fruit this year.
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Strong blueberry season for Chile
Chilean blueberry export volumes have continued to surpass expectations for this season’s campaign thanks to favourable weather in the country, which has enabled the country to ship six per cent more fruit to date than the 2009/10 season.
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ArticleCommittee calls for port development
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has backed the Transport Select Committee’s report which calls for greater development of the UK’s port and airport infrastructure.
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US and Mexico reach trucking deal
Countries finalise proposed agreement to end 20-year trucking dispute that could allow Mexican trucks access to US
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ArticleBrazilian limes campaign targets UK
New logo and series of promotional activities rolled out as ABPEL aims to boost awareness of the country's lime exports
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ArticleGrowers urged to ‘abstain’ from sale
Producers in Almeria, Spain urged not to sell courgettes, tomatoes, peppers and aubergines after major slump in prices
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Aconbury in further salmonella recall
Aconbury is recalling more of its Organic Mixed and Organic Rainbow Salad, as well as certain batches of Organic Mung Bean Sprouts, because the products are contaminated with salmonella.
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ArticleTesco escalates UK price war
UK grocer lowers cost of 1,000 products, including fruit and vegetables, in response to rivals' price-cutting
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ArticleWOP Dubai partners up in Middle East
WOP Dubai has formed a partnership with the Eurofruit Congress Middle East for this year’s trade fair
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ArticleFyffes ahead of expectations
Fyffes has posted preliminary results for 2010 ahead of expectations.
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ArticleCanaries launches new PR campaign
Advertising campaign will focus on highlighting nutritional qualities of Canaries bananas in Spanish domestic market
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ArticleTaiwan cabbage glut causes prices to tank
Taiwanese authorities have taken to hoeing cabbage and bok choy crops to help stablise prices after overproduction caused prices there to fall
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ArticleTesco expands Fresh & Easy
As new CEO Philip Clarke takes over from Sir Terry Leahy, retailer's troubled US venture expands into northern California
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ArticleChiquita suffers 'difficult' year
Chiquita Brands has reported a fall in full-year and fourth-quarter results for 2010 following a banana trading year that company chief executive Fernando Aguirre described as “one of the most difficult in decades”.
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ArticleA game of price
Half price, two-for and buy one get one free offers add up to a cut-throat retail market and are just some in the flurry of price promotions on produce at the major multiples. As the grocery giants reconsider their strategies, Anna Sbuttoni asks what this could mean for the rest of the supply chain
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ArticleMind the generation gap
The fresh produce sector is facing the prospect of an ageing workforce and with the last decade or so seeing little funding for graduate positions, an epidemic is looming. Elizabeth O’Keefe reports from the Under 40s Fruit Growers’ Conference in Angers, France, to identify the rising stars and the difficulties that the new generation faces
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ArticleSalad industry looks for the sun and signs of positivity
It has been a mixed picture on salads over the past year. There has been some welcome growth with more frequent shopping of the category, but trip volume is falling. The salad import business has also been affected this quarter due to climatic and political ramifications. Elizabeth O’Keefe reports