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ArticleHome-grown demand
Winter vegetables are grown in abundance in the UK and home-grown product can pretty much satisfy demand. But is the industry getting the support it needs to push forward this valuable sector at a time when British produce has never been so popular on its own soil? Elizabeth O’Keefe reports
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ArticleSoft spot for berries in the run-up to Christmas
Soft-fruit supplies have now made the switch from the UK to sources in Europe and further afield, so what is in store for the category in the run-up to Christmas? So far, suppliers are reporting a mixed bag and many fear that heavy discounting at the retailers will continue through the festive period. Anna Sbuttoni reports
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Not-so-humble spud category welcomes new varieties
There is no mistaking it - the “humble” spud can no longer be called that. New varieties are coming thick and fast
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No evidence that pesticides pose a risk to bee health, DEFRA minister asserts
When MPs returned from the summer recess last month, it came as no surprise when the issue of bee health and insecticides was
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Four weddings and a fruit tree at Norman church
The Fruiterers are well known for their habit of planting fruit trees when they visit a new venue. This has been a practice
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Xmas price cuts an unwelcome gift
The multiples seem to have waded into the now ubiquitous Christmas price war a little earlier than usual this year, with
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ArticleCharity pink punnets hit Tesco shelves
A new initiative from G’s Marketing Ltd, which produces Tangy Traditional Beetroot for Tesco, is set to brighten the fresh produce shelves this weekend in the name of a good cause.
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ArticleRetailers announce Xmas battle plans
The UK’s two largest supermarket groups have nailed their colours to the mast by announcing swingeing Christmas price cuts, sparking fears for downward pressure on supplier incomes.
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ArticleCalifornia navels looking good
After a month of picking, an industry expert says the Californian navel orange season looks good for volume, quality and price
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ArticleAustralian grape fears unfounded
An Australian table grape expert believes the Sunraysia region’s recent heatwave won’t affect crop volumes dramatically
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Tesco ups China presence
Tesco has signed an agreement to set up the first in a planned series of joint ventures to develop shopping centres in China.
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ArticleDamco appoints North Asia CCO
Anne Marcotty has joined the logistics company's Asian division as its new chief commercial officer
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ArticleHot Cuisine installs pear line
An Ishida Fresh Food Weigher (FFW) has installed new packing lines for grated beetroot and half and quarter pears at Hot Cuisine, a Belgian specialist supplier of freshly prepared meals.
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ArticleYes Peas! enjoy Lord Mayor's Show
The Yes Peas! campaign ratcheted up its public profile a notch with a public parade through the Lord Mayor’s Show last Saturday.
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Israeli avo volumes climb
Israel's avocado growers are forecasting a high volume season with yields over 80,000 tonnes - a rise of more than 50 per cent of output during the previous two seasons.
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ArticleMangoes reap foodservice success
The National Mango Board’s efforts to promote the fruit have resulted in a greater availability of mangoes on US restaurant menus
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ArticleSales slow as Morrisons reels
Morrisons today reported a slowdown in sales growth with the retailer still reeling from the news that its Dutch boss, Marc Bolland, is to leave for Marks & Spencer.
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ArticleTozer strengthens commercial team
Tozer Seeds has announced a key new appointment, with Roger Vickers joining its commercial team in the role of product and key account manager.
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ArticleCameo voted tastiest apple at UK event
Cameo variety wins the Tastiest Apple award for the second year running at the National Fruit Show
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ArticleBelgian organic market grows
The market for organic products has risen to €300m in Belgium, according to GfK, despite the current recession