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ArticleMorrisons pushes for more direct sourcing
Retailer reportedly running trials with Global Pacific Produce in South Africa, having dropped Colors Fruit as source of topfruit and citrus
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ArticleGrowth markets to drive Peru's exports
Fresh produce exports could climb to US$10bn within the next 10 years, on the back of demand in emerging markets
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ArticleDamco offers direct logistics solution
Group designs end-to-end service to help produce exporters deliver directly to wholesalers and retailers
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ArticleNZ kiwifruit movement controls lifted
Restrictions imposed by the New Zealand Ministry of Agriculture to prevent Psa spread are being relaxed
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ArticleBonduelle names new MD
Following the retirement of Pierre Deloffre, Daniel Vielfaure will take over as Bonduelle's MD in January
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Government sets Change4Life target
The government has set a target of March 2011 for Change4Life convenience stores to be active throughout the UK.
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ArticleThe luxury commodity that refuses to wilt
New Covent Garden Flower Market is nationally renowned, with a reputation to match - even at a time when so-called “luxury commodities” have been hardest hit by the economic meltdown. However, like the neighbouring fruit and vegetable market, the traders are on the brink of a new era as they plan for the multi-million pound redevelopment at Nine Elms. So what will this mean for the iconic flower market? Anna Sbuttoni reports
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ArticleVariety is the spice of life for South African stonefruit
Stonefruit sales have suffered over the past couple of years, as a combination of inconsistent product quality and consumers sticking to core fruits has hit the category. But, as Michael Barker reports, South African producers believe they may have found a formula to get sales moving again
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Potatoes come into their own in Christmas lead up
Potatoes may not be the most attractive product on the shelves but over the last few weeks no one can deny that there are more
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Christmas countdown starts with first cold snap
With the recent arrival of the first big freeze of the season - love it or hate it, the UK countryside is looking decidedly
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ArticleExport game threatens to destabilise UK potato industry
In the crucial run up to Christmas, all remains stable in the UK potato market. However, fears over being drawn into market volatility created by shortages on the continent continue to dog the trade. Alex Lawson reports on a rapidly developing situation
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Swift resolution to PO cash crisis needed
As if it’s not a big enough threat to growers’ incomes that many winter crops are covered in this week’s
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Capespan Group appoints new ceo
The Capespan Group has appointed Johan Dique as its new chief executive officer, succeeding Neil Oosthuizen in January next year, who has been at the helm of the group since 2001.
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G’s comes out top in Tesco supplier awards
Empire World Trade (EWT), Branston and Azura were among the winners at Tesco’s produce supplier of the year awards last week, where G’s Marketing took home the top gong.
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ArticleMorrisons takes direct route in South Africa
Morrisons has revamped its South African supply arrangements as it steps up its global direct sourcing policy.
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ArticleChina cherry deal nosedives
China’s burgeoning cherry market has caved in following an influx of Chilean imports of varying quality standards
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ArticleTough season for Australian lychees
The battered Australian lychee crop is unlikely to have much fruit available for export this year after wet weather during flowering
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ArticleWal-Mart opens compact hypermarket in China
Wal-Mart is expanding its presence in China with the launch of a new compact hypermarket targeting low-income and rural customers
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ArticleJapan access for Taiwan pomelo
Taiwan will celebrate market access into Japan for its white pomelos with an official launch
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ArticleAs prices soar, can dried fruit and nut sales continue to grow?
The dried fruit and nut category has been growing in popularity in recent years but, as Sonya Hook reports, that growth could be undermined by soaring global commodity prices