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Del Monte in share repurchase
Fresh produce multinational unveils new three-year repurchase programme of up to US$150m in ordinary shares
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ArticleStable nine months for Bonduelle
French convenience group sees sales fall fractionally by 0.1 per cent during the first nine months of the fiscal year
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ArticleMorrisons sees slowing sales growth
First quarter brings like-for-like sales growth of 0.8 per cent as the retailer experiences "anticipated slowdown"
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ArticleMorrisons sees growth slowdown
Two years of remarkable growth at Morrisons have been curtailed and poor sales were attributed to falling food price inflation as well as wider market slowdown in its latest trading update.
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ArticleChep wins key contracts
Several innovative service enhancements have helped the group claim or renew important fresh produce agreements
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ArticleGood ripening requires maturity
Frits Popma of Popma Fruit Expertise explains how a little applied knowledge can go a long way in the global banana ripening business
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Israeli grape season begins
Israeli exporter Agrexco has reported that the first pickings of Early Sweet grapes took place this week,
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Fruit export values tumble
According to figures released by European trade body Freshfel Europe, export volumes of fresh fruit from the EU leapt by almost 12 per cent year on year to 2,843,010 tonnes - 21 per cent above the five-year average - while values fell sharply by more than seven percent compared to 2008 to €1.9 billion (£1.65bn).
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ArticleIndustry generosity aids Liam
At last year’s Re:fresh Awards dinner, the industry raised £3,000 for Brainwave, a charity that works to unlock the potential of children with a range of disabilities including cerebral palsy, Down’s syndrome, autism, genetic disorders and development delay. That £3,000 was sufficient to allow one child, Liam, to undergo a year of therapy with Brainwave. The charity’s Sarah Drake tells FPJ about Liam’s progress
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ArticleQV Foods backs entire retail pack
QV Foods is sponsoring the Retailer of the Year category for the second consecutive year at the Re:fresh Awards, and its
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ArticleBritish asparagus growers prosper as consumers sing praises of prized vegetable at start of season
The asparagus crop is arguably the one iconic British vegetable that consumers have stayed true to in season, and its short but very much in demand two-month run is now fully upon us. Elizabeth O’Keefe reports from the heart of production in the Midlands
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ArticleBrits fly the flag ahead of UK berry season
UK berry producers are preparing for the new season and the category is in the spotlight as further market growth is predicted. Doris Lee Butterworth talks to leading producers and gathers their opinions and forecasts
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ArticleFairtrade veg set for UK entrance
In the first of a two-part focus on Fairtrade, FPJ homes in on Fairtrade-certified vegetables and their entrance into the UK market
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ArticleNH gearing up for decent run on stones
The annual handover from southern hemisphere to northern hemisphere stonefruit has been relatively stable this year, and a strong North African season is helping traders cover any gaps in supply. There is a general sense of optimism in the category, although a challenging two weeks are on the cards as some sources see volumes come to an end and others await the start of their seasons. Laura Gould reports
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Innovation hits tomato aisle as unusual sources appear
I wonder how long it will be before we follow the US trend and see bog-standard green salad tomatoes on sale? Well, at least a
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Busy period to culminate next week at Re:fresh
By the time you read this, the UK electorate will have decided on a new government. It’s been a close-run campaign - too
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“That’s Asda price” takes on whole new meaning
Asda has boldly claimed that “the supermarket price wars are over”, thanks to the introduction of its new Asda
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ArticleAirfreight issues linger on
Airfreight sendings of fresh vegetables from Kenya have been taking longer than expected to get back on track, following the suspension of flights due to last month’s volcanic ash cloud.
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ArticleApple prices on the rise
Rising prices for apples in the UK as the southern hemisphere season gets underway bode well for the future of the top-fruit sector, a UK industry leader has said.
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ArticlePackaged vegetables attract premium
Pre-packed vegetables are commanding a significant premium over loose produce in Australian retailers, according to a new report