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ArticleValencian citrus set for fall
Growers in Valencia are already forecasting a decrease in the 2010-11 citrus crop as high winds have caused fruit-set problems.
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ArticleBrands coming back stronger
Private label has greatly affected the prospects for traditional fresh produce brands, which have in turn worked hard to fashion a new future for themselves
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ArticleLocal produce drive for Supervalu
Group announces at 2010 AGM that it will use labels and signs to highlight locally harvested fresh produce items
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ArticleKroger announces share buyback
Retail chain's board authorises repurchase of US$500m of Kroger stock in order to pay dividends and maintain debt level
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ArticleUK sees garlic delays
Home-grown garlic production has come on stream following a two- to three-week delay to the start of supply.
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ArticlePakistan mango expo visits China
A Pakistani mango expo in China has proven such a hit with consumers that it has been extended by a further two weeks
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Irish growers clamour for state aid
Potato and vegetable growers in the Irish Republic, who were promised a state aid package to help them cope with severe crop losses during last winter’s big freeze-up, are still waiting for compensation almost six months later.
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ArticleApple prices head for two-year high
UK apple prices have hit levels not seen for almost two years as southern hemisphere suppliers favour other higher paying markets.
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ArticleFPG buys Produce One
Australian produce marketer Fresh Produce Group has boosted its domestic business with the purchase of Produce One from CostaExchange
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ArticleSri Lanka targeting produce growth
Sri Lanka’s fruit and vegetable exports are up this year, and the country is looking for even further growth in the sector
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Produce players in SA harassment scheme
Up to 5,000 South African workers on wine, fruit and vegetable farms stand to benefit from a groundbreaking new training package targeting discrimination and sexual harassment in the workplace, thanks to a major new Comic Relief grant awarded to the Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI).
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Polytunnel appeal heads for court
The National Farmers Union has stepped into the fray in a legal battle involving the use of polytunnels to grow soft fruit in Herefordshire.
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ArticleNew man at EA vows to cut red tape
The Environment Agency has appointed a new environment and business director who has already expressed his desire to cut the regulatory burden
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ArticleNZ growers back Zespri
New Zealand growers are rallying in support of kiwifruit marketer Zespri following its announcement of three new varieties last week and criticism from Turners & Growers.
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ArticleExotics under threat in zero-carbon scenario
Consumers should eat fewer bananas, avocados, melons and mangos to help save the planet, a controversial new report has claimed.
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Brazil displays samba fruit in SA
Brazilian fruits and their by-products have been present in South Africa during the FIFA World Cup on display for importers, opinion makers, international media representatives and consumers.
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ArticleLord Krebs to head Campden BRI
Food researcher Campden BRI has announced Lord Krebs was elected as president at its agm last week.
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Deliciouslyorkshire opens for entries
The search is on for the best in Yorkshire and Humber production.
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ArticleBanana supplies run short
The UK banana market has become strong in recent weeks with various weather conditions in Latin America interrupting supply
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ArticleRewe completes Billa acquisition
German retailer now controls 100 per cent of Billa Russia after purchasing final stake