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ArticleFrench apple growers in early harvest
The French apple harvest is running four to five days ahead of last season and fruit volumes are likely to rise by about five per cent across the crop, due in part to a larger size profile than last year.
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ArticleCarrefour-Future Indian tie-up possible
A meeting between Carrefour and Future Group CEOs could herald an Indian joint venture between the retailers
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Brown makes bees pledge
Prime Minister Gordon Brown has acceded to a request from organic body the Soil Association to investigate the decline of pollinators, including honey bees and wild bees, in the UK.
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ArticleTesco homes in on Asia
Tesco is urging Asian suppliers to get up to speed on international certification standards, as the retailer looks to boost its direct procurement strategy from the region.
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ArticleFruiterers go Western
The Worshipful Company of Fruiterers made its first official visit to the new Western International Market this week.
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"Ruthless" Tesco blamed for co-op closure
An “absolutely ruthless” Tesco was to blame for the collapse earlier this year of the Irish Republic’s only large-scale vegetable co-operative, a parliamentary committee was told in Dublin last week.
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ArticleLemon market awaits Turkey
The UK market is eagerly awaiting the start of the northern hemisphere lemon season, as prices for southern hemisphere fruit climbed still higher.
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BCPC to tackle water issues
The British Crop Protection Council’s congress, set to take place in November, will tackle the ongoing global issues relating to water shortages in agriculture.
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Herbert gears up for PMA
Herbert Engineering is gearing up for next month’s PMA event, being held in California on October 2-5, and will be taking the opportunity to showcase its Auto-sort 2000 to an American audience, through its partner Exeter Engineering.
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Melon supplies run tight
The changeover in seasons from Europe to Latin America is causing some supply issues for melon availability.
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EU paves way for Red Tractor promotion
The European Commission’s decision to grant State Aid approval of a promotional scheme to support foods covered by the Red Tractor quality assurance logo has been greeted as a significant milestone by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB).
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ArticleNamibia in EU grape deadlock
The Namibian government has refused to sign its Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) with the EU, leaving grape exporters facing a serious loss of trade preferences or a considerable increase in costs.
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Farmers suffer seed selection
Farmers in developing countries are losing one of their best hopes to limit the impact of climate change because of growing corporate control of the seeds they plant, researchers claim.
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Staffline battles recession problems
Recruitment and human resource specialist Staffline has reported a significant fall in revenue and a static level of profit as it deals with the recession.
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ArticleCarrefour makes Iran move
The French retail chain has just opened its first store in Iran, despite strained relations between the two countries
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ArticleFreshfel reiterates produce benefits
With the threat of influenza rising, the association has highlighted the advantages of a diet including fresh fruit and vegetables
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Produce consumption growth required
New findings from Heinrich-Heine University have stressed the importance of fruit and vegetable consumption to avoid cognitive impairment
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ArticleLidl appoints new UK head
Frank-Michael Mros, former managing director of the group's German division, has taken on the role
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ArticleChiquita returns to restored berth
The US giant has returned to its original docking space at the Port of Gulfport in Mississippi, US
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Organic insecticide approved for use
The insecticide Spruzit (pyrethrin and rapeseed oil) has been approved for use by organic growers and can now be applied using horizontal boom-mounted sprayers.