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ArticleFoodborne illness pegged at US$152bn
New study reveals annual cost of foodborne illness in the US, of which over a quarter is attributed to produce-related outbreaks alone
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ArticleStemilt joins forces with Dovex
The link-up with fellow Washington State-based Dovex further strengthens Stemilt’s position in the deciduous fruit trade
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ArticleNFU urges ombudsman push
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has urged MPs from all parties to support MP Albert Owen’s Private Members’ Bill to establish a grocery ombudsman when it comes before the House of Commons for a second reading on Friday.
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ArticleItalian marketers caught in Chile quake
Kiwifruit and grape production in the area around Curicó, 180km south of Santiago, reportedly hit hard by Saturday's earthquake
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ArticleEuro shift dents Total Produce revenue
Company reveals impact of currency's recent strengthening on revenue at its non-euro fresh produce operations during 2009
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ArticleMaersk suffers major loss
Danish shipping group hit by “significant loss” for 2009, which it has blamed on “tough market conditions”
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ArticleTotal Produce reports pre-tax profits
Total Produce has announced pre-tax profits as currency fluctuations and acquisitions strengthened the group.
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French weather storms
French growers have been largely untouched by the devastating floods which Atlantic storm Xynthia brought to the Atlantic coast over the weekend.
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ArticleGood Natured Herbs hit the market
A new addition to the Good Natured range has been unveiled this week, with Good Natured Living Herbs on sale in Asda.
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ArticleChileans update on earthquake impact
The effects of the weekend’s earthquake on the Chilean fresh fruit industry are extremely mixed, as producers and exporters continue to assess damage in production areas in southern and central regions of the country.
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Aditya Birla focuses on hypermarkets
Aditya Birla Retail is reenergising its hypermarket format, while putting its struggling supermarkets on the backburner
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ArticleTaiwan fruit prices plunge
Fruit prices in Taiwan have plummeted following the end of Chinese New Year festivities
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ArticleCitrus Australia appoints new chair
Citrus Australia has elected Tania Chapman as its chair this week at the group’s first AGM
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ArticleHamburg Süd sends Chile port update
One of the Chilean export trade's key shipping providers has published a report on the logistical impact of Saturday's earthquake
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Fresh Russia deadline nears
Representatives from Russian fresh produce groups Nevskaya Co and RGS are among speakers at Fresh, Europe’s leading fresh fruit and vegetable conference, held in St. Petersburg, Russia for the first time on 13-15 April, 2010.
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Europe's first GM potato gains approval
The EU has approved the cultivation of the genetically modified Amflora potato, sparking protests across Europe.
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ArticleCheshire shift sees Tesco axe staff
Tesco could axe more than 400 jobs as it announced it is to close its distribution centre in Cheshire, while its produce operations are set to shift as part of the move.
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Del Monte posts strong Q4 performance
Fresh Del Monte Produce has posted quarterly results that beat analysts' expectations, driven by strong demand in its gold pineapple and fresh-cut product lines.
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ArticlePeru inks lucrative trade deals
Peru and the European Union are expected to sign a Free Trade Agreement this year, hot on the heels of a similar deal with China earlier this week
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ArticleSpain accused of ‘failing to aid growers’
Asaja Murcia claims Spanish government has ‘failed to take a single measure’ to help country’s fresh produce sector