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ArticleBack to basics: UK farmers’ markets, farm shops and greengrocers enjoy resurgence
Since the UK’s first farmers’ market in 1997, consumers have become increasingly concerned with the provenance and quality of the fresh produce they eat. This awareness has meant an uplift in demand for farm shops and to some extent, the traditional greengrocer. Elizabeth O’Keefe examines the apparent resurgence in these independent retail forms
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ArticleWaitrose tops shopper poll
Waitrose has been crowned the UK’s best supermarket, with discounters Aldi and Lidl also performing strongly.
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ArticlePink Lady teams with Harrods
Pink Lady apples are teaming up with premium retailer Harrods this Valentine’s Day to offer shoppers 2,000 unique apples, each with a heart-shaped mark on their skin.
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ArticleTotal Produce restructures Redbridge
Total Produce has announced the restructure and rebranding of its import and retail division Redbridge Worldfresh, in the latest phase of the “Totalisation” of its companies.
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ArticleExpert declares aerial spraying safe
An aerial crop spraying expert has observed the practice in the Philippines and says it conforms to international standards
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ArticleVietnam slows US dragon fruit exports
Vietnam’s dragon fruit exporters are slowing their shipments to the US because of high costs and a drop in demand
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ArticleMalaysian horticulture looks to Sabah
Sabah’s potential for large-scale horticultural production is being pushed, despite concerns about logistics
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Subhiksha to reopen as franchise
Collapsed Indian supermarket chain Subhiksha looks likely to reopen stores under franchise agreements
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ArticleNation Wilcox unveils cost-cutting IT
IT specialist Nation Wilcox has unveiled a new product targeted at UK foodservice companies, which could help businesses save as much as 15 per cent in costs.
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FPC conducts wholesale survey
The Fresh Produce Consortium is asking its members involved in wholesale and foodservice to take part in a survey
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ArticleSligro in slight profit increase
Dutch group posts improved yearly net profit, with 4.2 per cent growth to €74m
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ArticleFrench fruit producers present Fruidissi
In response to the current crisis affecting France's fruit sector, producers are set to launch a new collective mark called Fruidissi
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ArticleWal-Mart redefines sourcing strategy
The new approach to global sourcing is aimed at providing customers with an assortment of better quality products at lower prices
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ArticleVI.P aims to build apple exports
Group outlines marketing plan for Germany and Spain as new venture From aims to sell 25,000 tonnes in Russia this season
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ArticleFlorida terminal earns ISO certification
Port Everglades has announced that Florida International Terminal has been recognised for its efficiency, dedication and service quality
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ArticleFrench steer clear of discounters
A new study looking at consumers’ habits reveals that French shoppers are much happier in the supermarket than the discount store
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Retailer woe as high street slows
The UK high street reported a slight fall in year-on-year sales in early January, disappointing retailers' predictions and ending a three-month run of sales growth, according to the CBI.
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ArticleSpain's citrus sector counts cost of frosts
Fresh produce association Ava-Asaja says damage from recent frosts could total more than €133m
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ArticleFreshconex unveils programme
The Freshconex Business Forum 2010 sees a focus on technologies, improved logistics and innovative marketing concepts
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ArticleFrench study questions organic margins
A new study has found that organics are too pricey for most French shoppers, with retailers' margins a major contributing factor