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ArticleNet income falls at Landec Corporation
Revenues rose for the first nine months of the year, but have been been hit by a tough third-quarter
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ArticleFears allayed over "secret" GM crops
The industry has moved to allay fears “whipped up” by the national press over the alleged secret re-establishment of genetically modified (GM) crops in the UK.
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Sharpak on acquisition trail
Sharp Interpack has snapped up Rexam’s Deeside packaging operations.
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ArticleHDC launches apple guide
The Horticultural Development Company (HDC) is launching a new Best Practice Guide into apple growing as it looks to aid the industry.
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Production dip fuels Spanish fires
Massive abandonment of mainly citrus plantations in the Valencia region is providing fuel for forest fires, the regional producers’ association warns.
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ArticleNutrient content no higher in organics
An independent review commissioned by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) has shown that there are no important differences in the nutrition content, or any additional health benefits, of organic food when compared with conventionally produced food.
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ArticleElizabeth makes regal return to Asda
The “sovereign of salad potatoes”, Elizabeth, has been welcomed back onto Asda shelves for its fourth successive year within the Extra Special branding.
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AMS moves to quash trade rumours
UK soft-fruit specialist AMS Ltd has moved to quash trade rumours that it has gone into administration.
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Consumers watch eating-out pennies
Consumers are taking cost-cutting measures while eating out, by cutting back on alcohol consumption, starters and desserts, and ordering dishes to share.
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ArticleMorrisons feels the heat in the East
Bedfordshire residents are now able to buy locally grown chillies in Morrisons stores in the east of England.
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£2m Tiptree strawbs investment
A million punnets of strawberries can now be stored in the new eco-friendly coldstore at Tiptree, following a £2 million investment programme.
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ArticleNYK suffers first quarter setback
The Japan-based shipping group has reported on losses of US$262.7m for the first quarter of the year
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ArticleManfred Krautter leaves Greenpeace
Germany-based director who led campaigns against pesticide use in the fresh produce trade to set up new sustainability consultancy
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ArticleSwedish buying more fruit and veg
Consumers in the country spent more on fruit and vegetables during 2008 and are looking to buy more home-grown produce
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ArticleOTB sets £1bn target
The Organic Trade Board (OTB) is finalising its ‘Go for Growth’ Business Plan with the objective of adding £1 billion in sales by 2015.
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ArticleIndian mango exports on the rise
Shipments of the fruit have nearly doubled this year, according to reports in the country
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ArticleMaxco launches triple wall container
The new carton is expected to work very well for table grapes and should enhance strawberry packing in various weather conditions
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ArticleTesco banned from showing ads
Tesco’s advertising has been branded “misleading” after a string of questions and condemnation from the Advertising Standards Agency (ASA).
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ArticleBillerud opens door to India and Brazil
The packaging group has signed a deal with Rigesa to produce Billerud Flute for the Indian and Brazilian fruit and vegetable industries
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ArticleSouth Africa toasts US campaign success
The promotion of South African summer citrus at last week’s US Youth Soccer Tournament was a big hit with players and organisers