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ArticleChileGAP-ChinaGAP benchmark on the way
A benchmark between ChileGAP and ChinaGAP is expected in August, following a year of work
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ArticleChilean stonefruit exports fall
Chile’s stonefruit exports to the US and Europe have dropped this season, partly as a result of quality problems with the fruit
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ArticleDe Groot takes major stake in Alexport
Dutch supplier confirms it has acquired a majority shareholding in the import-export firm founded by Alexander Visser in 1998
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ArticleNW cherry volumes ahead of 2008
As of the beginning of July, over twice as many boxes of fruit have been shipped compared with the same period last year
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ArticleSouth Africa plans big for 2010
As attention turns to South Africa ahead of the Football World Cup, exporters are launching a massive promotional campaign for apples and pears
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ArticleGF Group to manage new Genoa facility
Company hopeful of succeeding in its bid to run a logistics platform being developed alongside the city's new wholesale market
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ArticleTowing the waste line
The staggering amount of food thrown away when it is still safe to eat came back into the spotlight last month, when the government pledged to tackle confusion surrounding date labels in a bid to cut food waste both in stores and at home. But where does the fresh produce industry stand on the issue? And what is being done to improve the situation? Anna Sbuttoni reports.
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ArticleExploring Sussex
Sussex has a varied mix of both niche growers producing fresh produce for local markets and independent shops and large-scale businesses serving the national market. Elizabeth O’Keefe visits the region to explore how fresh produce businesses are diversifying in a changing marketplace.
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ArticlePlentiful maincrop holds back new potato market
The potato market has remained steady over the last three months, with little change in the offer or prices. However, the plentiful supplies of maincrop have held back demand for new potatoes, in spite of the recent run of warm weather. So how is the market for the new crop expected to shape up? Anna Sbuttoni reports.
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Markets can be a lucrative alternative
Kirsty Grieve has carved out an impressive 13-year career in the fresh produce industry, moving from a successful product developer for Sainsbury’s to export specialist Food from Britain, before taking up her role with Mad for Food at London’s New Covent Garden Market (NCGM). Alex Lawson caught up with her.
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French connection may yield results
It is the summer, and nothing really changes in the French produce industry. Once again, imports are in the firing line from
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Environmental commitments should be about more than lip service to the cause
It has become fashionable to pay lip service to environmental issues and political parties, corporations and media celebrities
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Demand rockets for salad definitions during summer
There are not many times when an item of fresh produce becomes fashionable beyond the restaurant trade, and even five years
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Wonky produce is a double-edged sword
The long-awaited EU Marketing Standards finally came into force this week. For the first time in 20 years, consumers can now
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ArticleFreshinfo offline on Sunday morning
Freshinfo will be offline for four hours this Sunday due to essential maintenance work.
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ArticleStrong start for European Flavors
The project aimed at increasing the consumption of EU fresh produce in overseas markets has yielded over 3m contacts
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Potato Council offers promotional material
The Potato Council is set to help farmers’ markets boost potato sales with its high impact promotional material.
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ArticleNew Spitalfields goes East
New Spitalfields Market celebrated its 18th year last week with a fund-raising bash to help rebuild the earthquake region in Sichuan.
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ArticleAirfreight flying high
A government report on sustainability has backed the fresh produce airfreight business, recognising its minimal carbon footprint and importance in fighting poverty.
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ArticleNon-protection can protect economy
Responding to the slow WTO process, the rising pace of free trade agreements in Asia and Australasia may help the region through current tough times