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ArticleFears rise over Egyptian produce
The Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC) has raised concerns with the Food Standards Agency and the European Commission regarding the inclusion of products under new regulations on “high risk” produce.
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GLA uncovers "flagrant" worker abuse
After a “shocking catalogue of failures” discovered at a Lancashire gangmaster business - including paying workers well below the minimum wage and forcing them to use a mould-covered toilet - the Gangmasters Licensing Authority (GLA) has revoked the company’s licence.
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ArticleArgentina's lemon season comes to early close
The Argentinean lemon season is closing earlier than usual, with a dip in production due to a combination of frost and drought.
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ArticleAustralian bodies set up Horticulture Taskforce
Australia’s peak industry bodies have established the new Horticulture Taskforce to handle lobbying and representative duties
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ArticlePoor quality dents apple export prospects
Inclement weather has damaged Himachal Pradesh’s bumper apple crop and dashed export hopes from the region
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ArticleChinese garlic prices soar
A global garlic shortage and increased domestic demand is causing Chinese garlic prices to sky-rocket, reports Malaysia’s The Star Online
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ArticleKorea lifts Santiago quarantine restrictions
South Korea has lifted quarantine measures imposed on fresh fruit imports from the Chilean province of Santiago since 2008
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ArticleWholesalers warned over fraud
Traders at one of the UK’s largest wholesale markets have been warned that vigilance is needed to stave off a spate of fraud which has penetrated the fresh produce trade.
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ArticleMurcia counts hailstone damage
Over 60 per cent of fruit growers in key Spanish production region report hailstone damage to crops
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ArticleBooths handed Retail Award nomination
Family-run grocery group to compete with UK giants Tesco, Sainsbury's and Morrisons for the title of Fresh Produce Retailer of the Year
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ArticleNetto plots European expansion
Following the sale of its UK arm to Asda, the retailer is planning to expand operations in Germany and Poland
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ArticleTesco renews Norbert contract
Tesco has renewed its contract with freight handler Norbert Dentressangle for the management of 12 Recycling Service Units (RSUs) throughout the UK and Ireland.
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ArticleMaersk Line extends reliability lead
New statistics show that shipping giant has widened the gap to is competitors in service reliability
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ArticleGrowers back NZ kiwifruit export ruling
NZKGI underlines its support for Zespri's single-desk exporter status after High Court judgement goes against Turners & Growers
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Europe pressured against Morocco deal
Spanish, French and Italian fresh produce associations have joined together to urge members of the European Parliament to vote against the ratification of the new EU-Morocco agreement of association, claiming it will have “negative consequences” for Europe’s producers.
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ArticleT&G to appeal Zespri case ruling
Chairman Tony Gibbs confirms plans to lodge appeal "as soon as possible" following High Court rejection of deregulation bid
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ArticleKantar launches UK retail iPhone app
New application for Apple's iPhone set to provide up-to-date figures relating to market share of UK grocery retailers
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ArticleNZ politicians slate T&G legal action
Turners & Growers’ campaign against Zespri “bordering on national treachery”, says New Zealand’s opposition party
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Wheat crisis could push up mushroom prices
Mushroom prices could increase by up to 20 per cent as a result of the global wheat crisis.
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ArticleKent-branded potatoes hit Tesco
Thanet-based potato specialist The Kent Potato Company will launch the first in a series of own label branded potato varieties this month.