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  • Innocent
    Article

    Innocent cleared of 5-a-day claim

    2009-09-16T12:35:09Z

    The UK-based smoothie maker has been cleared of misleading viewers in a TV ad claiming that a glass equals two of the recommended 5-a-day

  • Innocent is a major player in the £169 million a year smoothie industry
    Article

    ASA backs Innocent claim

    2009-09-16T12:01:01Z

    Following a protracted debate over the health benefits of fruit smoothie drinks, it has been confirmed they can make up as much as two of the recommended 5 A DAY.

  • Article

    Triple gangmaster revocation swoop

    2009-09-16T11:01:01Z

    The co-ordinated action of a multitude of agencies, from the Devon and Cornwall Constabulary to the Lithuanian Embassy, has led to the revocation of three gangmasters’ licences after flower pickers in south-west England and Scotland were found living on less than £10 a day.

  • Korean grapes
    Article

    Korean grapes closer to China access

    2009-09-16T10:53:09Z

    Country could begin sending table grapes to China in 2011 following government's decision to speed up pest risk assessment

  • Damco logo
    Article

    Damco launches new Asia-Baltic service

    2009-09-16T10:23:50Z

    Company adds less-than-container-load option for companies in the Baltic countries looking to source from Asia

  • Waitrose has weathered the recessionary storm well after initial difficulties
    Article

    "Recession panic" ebbs, says TNS

    2009-09-16T10:01:01Z

    “Recession panic” is ebbing away from the high street but retailers should not expect a speedy return to pre-recession growth, warns TNS Worldpanel.

  • Asian Citrus holdings
    Article

    Profit jump for Asian Citrus Holdings

    2009-09-16T10:00:38Z

    The group's results during 2008/09 have been boosted by higher direct orange sales to China-based supermarkets

  • Port of Antwerp
    Article

    BNFW launches new produce terminal

    2009-09-16T09:08:16Z

    The new €40m facility was officially unveiled this week, boasting some 22,000m2 of coldstorage capacity and 3,500 TEU of container bays

  • Le Crunch campaign kicks off
    Article

    Le Crunch campaign kicks off

    2009-09-16T09:01:01Z

    Le Crunch is marking the start of the new French apple season with the launch of a marketing and promotions campaign focusing on the major multiple retailers, on top of heavy apple volumes.

  • Found! new mushroom brand
    Article

    Found! new mushroom brand

    2009-09-16T08:01:02Z

    Produce Global Solutions (PGS) has launched a new mushroom range in response to consumer demand.

  • Article

    NZ growers dismayed at biosecurity plans

    2009-09-15T17:01:01Z

    New Zealand government plans to share biosecurity costs with producers has angered growers.

  • Article

    De Ruiter and Koppert team up

    2009-09-15T15:01:01Z

    LTO Groeiservice is organising, in co-operation with De Ruiter Seeds and Koppert Biological Systems, an international masterclass for European tomato growers, taking place on October 13-14.

  • Call for 5 A DAY task force
    Article

    Call for 5 A DAY task force

    2009-09-15T14:13:29Z

    The first report from the UK’s Council of Food Policy Advisors has recommended DEFRA develop a strategy for increasing the consumption of fruit and vegetables through a 5 A DAY task force, as well as identifying realistic and sustainable opportunities for increasing domestic production of fruit and vegetables.

  • eFresh China deal
    Article

    China signs landmark eFresh deal

    2009-09-15T13:53:53Z

    The Chinese government in Zhangzhou has signed a contract with eFresh.com to boost online international trade

  • Charity apple New Zealand
    Article

    Apple sale bags charity bucks

    2009-09-15T13:53:37Z

    The sale of a unique russeted apple at an auction has raised NZ$1,000 for a child poverty charity

  • PMA
    Article

    Health connection crucial for produce

    2009-09-15T13:19:56Z

    A new study in the US has found that there are still opportunities for the fresh produce industry to promote the health aspects of fruit and vegetables

  • Article

    Dixon heads M&S ceo race

    2009-09-15T13:01:01Z

    Marks & Spencer’s head of food has become the forerunner in the race to succeed chief executive Sir Stuart Rose next year.

  • Chile cherries
    Article

    Weather may upset Chilean cherries

    2009-09-15T12:28:37Z

    The country’s spring period, which officially kicks off on 21 September, is forecast to be wet and rainy this year

  • Super de Boer
    Article

    Stable sales at Super de Boer

    2009-09-15T12:27:53Z

    The Dutch retailer saw flat consumer sales through the third quarter of 2009, with results for the full-year so far ahead of 2008

  • Le Crunch
    Article

    Le Crunch campaign underway

    2009-09-15T11:55:56Z

    The UK marketing campaign for French apples was kicked off by Le Crunch at the start of September, with a focus on the main UK retailers