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Plant health imports under scrutiny
Proposals to increase the charges for plant health import inspections are to be scrutinised by the Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC).
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Fire breaks out at Kettle Produce
A troop of 50 firefighters are battling a large fire at one of Scotland’s largest supermarket vegetable suppliers.
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South African farmers isolated
The killing of South African farmer and notorious white supremacist Eugene Terre’Blanche at the weekend has highlighted the high murder rate of isolated farmers and growers in South Africa.
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ArticleCalifornian asparagus to peak late
Cool Pacific weather fronts have pushed back the traditional harvest peak by around two weeks
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Stemilt and Dovex join forces
US cherry grower and marketer Stemilt has joined forces with Dovex Fruit Company to boost its product range and capacity.
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Definitions become blurred as shopper choice expands
Fruit and vegetables still remain a flagship line in the multiples, but the definition of what is on sale has become blurred
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ArticleSteady growth in exotics aisle as shopper interest on rise
The last three months have seen the exotics category enjoy relatively good volume growth, with many shoppers returning to the fold and certain lines enjoying a strong start to 2010. However, adverse weather in some growing regions could affect supplies over the next few months. Laura Gould reports
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ArticleNisa-Today’s draws from Re:fresh boost
When Nisa-Today’s, one of the UK’s leading member-owned retailer organisations, won the QV Fresh Approach Convenience Retailer of the Year gong at last year’s Re:fresh Awards, the group had just set up a fresh produce team to refocus and revitalise its fruit and vegetable offer throughout the UK. Here, Elizabeth O’Keefe catches up with Nisa-Today’s business manager Nick Slater to find out how the company has progressed since winning the award
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ArticleSouth African top-fruit industry holds its own through searing heat
The early market for pears in the EU has been a good start for the South African top-fruit season. The delays in shipping from Chile as a result of the two earthquakes at the end of February and start of March have provided a short-term supply gap, increasing market demand for South African top fruit in the UK market. Louise Brodie reports from South Africa
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ArticleFIFA World Cup boost for South African avocado campaign
South Africa plans to capitalise on the UK’s taste for avocados and is launching a number of promotional campaigns this year. Doris Lee Butterworth examines prospects for new arrivals and asks if the rise in Peruvian production is causing much concern
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ArticleJersey builds on reputation to maintain UK exports
Jersey Royal potatoes are well known as the jewel in the Jersey offer, but the island is home to a mix of vegetables, from cauliflower and courgettes to runner beans, leeks and sweetcorn. Anna Sbuttoni visited the island for its first regional report on the area to meet the major growers and exporters ahead of the start of their season
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ArticlePlimsoll reports trade turnaround
A large proportion of the top 1,000 UK fresh produce businesses have returned to rapid growth post-recession, with healthy profits attainable despite a tough trading environment.
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ArticleFresh-cut growth in India
India’s retailers have discovered the fresh-cut category has legs as working couples look to save time
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ArticleSevenfields abandons red grapefruit
Australian fruit marketer Sevenfields is pulling out its red-fleshed grapefruit trees because of low demand
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ArticleAustralian kiwifruit under threat
Wet weather coupled with cheap European imports is taking a toll on Australia’s kiwifruit industry
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ArticleAustralian vegetables target SE Asia
The Australian government has announced a funding boost to help develop marketing strategies in South East Asia
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Skills academy enjoys NEC success
The National Skills Academy for Food and Drink Manufacturing marked its biggest-ever presence at a leading industry event by hosting a series of talks on training and skills development.
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ArticlePMA hands PBH funding boost
Association announces that it is to increase its contribution commitment to PBH with US$250,000 pledge over five year period
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Stoneleigh Park lands new director
Paul Southern has been appointed to the new post of commercial director at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire.
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Fresh food bucks inflation trends
Fresh food inflation is edging up despite slowing inflation elsewhere in the food sector, according to the latest figures from the British Retail Consortium.