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ArticleTesco Thai-up on produce push
Imports of Thai products into Tesco increased by 46 per cent this year as the UK’s number one supermarket threw its weight behind Thai produce for the second year running.
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ArticleThe Co-op revs up salad competition
The Co-operative is supporting UK growers by launching a competition that celebrates home-grown salad ranges, while giving shoppers the chance to win an iconic, British-themed mini.
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EMR concept pear orchard thrives
Chingford Fruit Limited has reported a positive second season for its concept Conference pear orchard in Kent.
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ArticleSupermarket fears over Italian stonefruit
Italian stonefruit growers are concerned supermarket competition is going to hit them hard this season.
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ArticleWholesale markets left in limbo
North West wholesale markets need “meaningful investment” and have been left “in limbo” while waiting for regeneration, delegates at last week’s FPJ Conferences North West event in Manchester were told.
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EU entry price system reform nears
Spanish producer-exporter federation Fepex is celebrating the first step in securing reform of the EU entry price system.
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ArticlePrevar in £5.3m top-fruit venture
Top-fruit growers in New Zealand and Australia are to invest £5.3 million over the coming five years through their Prevar joint venture.
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ArticleTesco fresh director Colin Holmes quits
Shock decision follows announcement that Richard Clarke will take over from CEO Sir Terry Leahy when he steps down next March
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ArticleVI.P marks two decades in business
Major supplier of fresh apples, berries and vegetables marks 20th anniversary with opening of new sales and marketing office
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ArticleHealthy foods plot recovery course
US health food sales predicted to improve modestly driven by categories like natural and organic foods including fruits and vegetables
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ArticleBroetje Orchards lands safety award
Apple grower-packer honoured with 2010 Chairman's Award from NCSI Americas in recognition of safety and social responsibility
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ArticleCoastline inaugurates new facility
US vegetable and salads distributor Coastline Produce has opened the doors to a new coldstore in California
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ArticleCornish potatoes boost struggling market
English new potatoes are finally coming on stream to boost availability from Jersey, and are already achieving high prices.
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ArticleNZ retires Apple Futures programme
New Zealand’s Apple Futures programme will be retired this month, after three years’ work reducing chemical residues
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ArticleHome-grown carrot category works story of provenance
British carrot growers are hoping for a better season following a challenging few years. As the sector gears up for the new campaign, Doris Lee Butterworth talks to producers about their plans and forecasts
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ArticleTrue blue: Europe looks ahead to superfruit season
Blueberries are a star performer in the berry category, both in the UK and beyond. European plantings are increasing and with high volumes forecast in the coming years, the market for the number three UK soft fruit still has so much potential. Anna Sbuttoni reports
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ArticleThe salad industry leads the way to sustainability
As the UK summer salad season gets into full swing, the industry was out in force through activities such as Tomato Week and the Alresford Watercress Festival. Elizabeth O’Keefe takes a look at a proactive quarter
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Retailers tap into demand for cooking and seasonal
With summer on the way, life at Tesco is literally a bowl of cherries. The container widely used for salads and fruit salad is
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ArticlePlan A paying dividends at M&S
UK food and clothing retailer reports on continued success of eco and ethical programme during its third year
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ArticleProseal set for Fruit Focus showcase
Range of sealing solutions to be demonstrated at event, taking place in Kent, UK on 21 July this year