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ArticleIrish multiples issued warning
Multiples in the Irish Republic have been warned that excessive profit-taking will damage the country’s food industry, which supports 230,000 jobs.
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Potato growers face blight troubles
Potato growers could face a repeat of last August’s high blight pressure, so tuber protection should be the focus of programmes from here on, according to Bayer CropScience.
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ArticleSwiss importers suspected of fraud
Tomatoes and salads have reportedly entered the Swiss market under the guise of melons, as companies attempt to avoid higher taxes
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Trade issues GLA protocol warning
The Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC) has issued a response to the Gangmasters Licensing Authority (GLA) on its supermarket protocol, warning its focus should be on labour providers rather than users.
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ArticleNew promotion for Chilean Hass avocados
This year's marketing campaign is set to feature the UK's first ever Avocado Week, which is due to take place on 19-25 October
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ArticleCapespan gets creative
Capespan has held a ‘Create a Story’ competition for children in support of the Schools Fruit & Vegetable Scheme (SFVS) and healthy eating.
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ArticleNew CFO for Chiquita
The group has appointed Michael Sims to replace the outgoing Jeffrey Zalla as chief financial officer
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ArticleNFU attacks government on SPS
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has met with Jim Fitzpatrick, the minister for Food, Farming and Environment, to raise concerns over the handling of the Single Payment Scheme (SPS).
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ArticleCA and Coles in citrus drive
Citrus Australia is teaming with Coles to promote this season's citrus offering in the country
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Yorkshire research summit unveiled
Food and drink businesses in the Yorkshire and Humber region have been invited to help shape the future of skills and training within the industry at a summit this autumn.
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ArticleThe land of plenty
Marketed as the jewel in the UK food industry’s crown, Lincolnshire produces a substantial amount of the fruit and vegetables consumed throughout the country. Due to the county’s rich and fertile soils, it is the UK’s largest producer of potatoes and also specialises in brassicas, soft fruit, salads and peas. In the second of FPJ’s regional reports on Lincolnshire, Elizabeth O’Keefe clocks up more than 300 miles to take a further look at what the fresh produce industry in the county can offer.
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ArticleOn the road to recovery
Mangoes have not had an easy time of it since the recession hit the UK, but the market for the mainstream exotic is showing some signs of recovery. Anna Sbuttoni finds out more from growers and exporters in some of the major sources.
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ArticleTop-fruit sector pensive ahead of bumper UK crop
With top-fruit consumption on its traditional summer wane, the industry will be buoyed by the prospect of a particularly promising UK crop to kick start autumn and lift what has been a frustratingly stable market for suppliers and retailers alike. Alex Lawson reports.
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Organic confusion seems here to stay
While the organic fruit and vegetable sector has become an established part of the retail scene, there is no doubt that it has
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Cool reputation for IMA in produce industry
Refrigeration specialist IMA Cooling Systems Ltd has served key fresh produce customers for the last nine years. Its bespoke systems have earned it a strong reputation, but the challenges keep on coming, as managing director John Dye tells Laura Gould.
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Conundrums and paradoxes of pesticides
By Hazeldene agronomist and technical director Simon Hendry
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Summerfruit rows heat up in France
The summer of 2009 will certainly be remembered as the one when the traditional summerfruit crisis really reached a climax.
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Nowhere to hide in a recession
The news this week that AMS-WellPict European is to bring in the administrators appears to have come as no surprise to those
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Chiquita enjoys 'best quarterly results' for decade
Chiquita Brands International, Inc has reported strong second-quarter results for 2009.
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Sweet deal for Tesco from US
Tesco is to launch a branded sweet potato from the US as it looks to capitalise on the popularity that the vegetable has built up.