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  • Peter Marks
    Article

    The Co-op battles "tough" market

    2010-08-02T11:01:01Z

    The Co-operative has said sales have been positive despite a “very tough” trading environment.

  • Qatar
    Article

    Hotel occupancy rises in Qatar

    2010-08-02T10:16:56Z

    The Middle East country has seen a rise in its hotel occupancy rate, spelling good news for suppliers to the foodservice sector

  • David Jones
    Article

    Waitrose appoints supply chain director

    2010-08-02T10:01:01Z

    David Jones is to begin work as Waitrose supply chain director at the end of the month.

  • Article

    New melon set for UK

    2010-08-02T09:01:01Z

    A new range of small melons specifically produced for the northern European consumer is set to launch in the UK.

  • Minister Galilea (right) inspects avocados with an official
    Article

    South American frosts cause state concern

    2010-08-02T08:01:01Z

    Both growers and the authorities in Argentina and Chile are remaining guarded when it comes to counting the cost of the cold snap that struck southern South America two weeks ago.

  • NZ New Zealand Royal Gala apples
    Article

    Asia to bump EU for NZ apples

    2010-08-02T06:59:38Z

    Europe will give way to Asian markets for New Zealand apple exports in the next few seasons, according to Pipfruit NZ

  • Washington apples
    Article

    Washington expects big apple crop

    2010-08-02T03:36:00Z

    Growers in the Pacific Northwest are gearing up for a big apple crop this year, with estimates around the 108m carton mark

  • organics
    Article

    India’s northeast looks to organics

    2010-08-02T03:28:52Z

    A new study in India has indentified the states in the country’s northeast as being ideal for organic horticulture production

  • Zespri Green Gold
    Article

    NZ-Malaysia FTA kicks in

    2010-08-02T02:31:00Z

    New Zealand kiwifruit traders will enjoy a tariff cut this week as the country’s FTA with Malaysia takes effect

  • Colombian banana growers link up
    Article

    Colombian banana growers link up

    2010-08-01T15:01:02Z

    Banana producers in Colombia have grouped together to form a federation to represent and defend their interests.

  • Article

    Worldwatch examines food waste

    2010-08-01T13:01:01Z

    Independent research organisation the Worldwatch Institute is running a project funded by the Bill & Melissa Gates Foundation dubbed Nourishing the Planet which aims to find sustainable solution to reduce global hunger and rural poverty including tackling food waste in the developed and developing world.

  • Article

    Unica-Zon link up to benefit UK

    2010-08-01T11:01:01Z

    The UK supply chain stands to benefit from a new link up between Spanish and Dutch salad co-operatives to provide a smooth transition at the changeover in seasons.

  • SA industry positive post-World Cup
    Article

    SA industry positive post-World Cup

    2010-08-01T09:01:02Z

    South African producers are expecting to benefit considerably from the increased attention the country gained during the FIFA World Cup.

  • Article

    Fungicides imminent for carrot growers

    2010-07-31T15:01:02Z

    The BASF- and ADAS-sponsored Sclerotinia monitoring system for carrot growers is indicating that the first fungicide treatments will likely be required where main crops are near to achieving full ground cover.

  • The transition to new packaging will be complete by early 2011.
    Article

    Nunhems reworks packaging range

    2010-07-31T13:01:01Z

    Bayer CropScience’s vegetable seed business Nunhems has unveiled its newly redesigned packaging for its full line of vegetable seeds.

  • The show features a number of seminars as well as exhibitors
    Article

    Asda backs WFV innovation award

    2010-07-31T11:01:01Z

    Asda is backing the innovation award at this year’s World Fruit & Vegetable Show in London.

  • Van Holle
    Article

    Florida grapefruit under threat

    2010-07-31T09:01:01Z

    Increasingly extreme weather conditions in the southern US state of Florida are threatening the future viability of grapefruit production.

  • Article

    Final call for Yorkshire awards

    2010-07-30T14:01:01Z

    Regional food brand deliciouslyorkshire is making a final call for entries into the sixth annual deliciouslyorkshire food and drink awards.

  • French apples
    Article

    Fresh fruit loses ground in France

    2010-07-30T12:16:33Z

    New figures from the French ministry of agriculture reveal that French consumers eat more processed fruit than fresh

  • RSA grapefruit campaign
    Article

    RSA grapefruit campaign boosts sales

    2010-07-30T11:58:59Z

    The early signs are good for South Africa's grapefruit promotion drive in the UK, with sales growth being reported