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ArticleFirst US cherries arrive in UK
The first consignment of Californian cherries reached the UK this week, going on sale at Booths at the start of a promising season.
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EU launches organic logo competition
The European Commission's Directorate-General for Agriculture and Rural Development is inviting art and design students across Europe to enter the EU-wide organic logo competition.
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ArticleSainsbury's leading growth
Sainsbury’s recorded the strongest growth among the big four retailers for the 12 weeks ending April 19, according to TNS, with a growth rate of 8.1 per cent, well ahead of the market.
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ArticleUniveg holding group raises fresh capital
De Weide Blik is reported to have secured €192m in subordinated loans from profits re-invested by CVC Capital and Food Invest
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Del Monte records Q1 slump
Fresh Del Monte Produce has reported worse-than-expected results, as a strong dollar and poor weather conditions contributed to a tough first quarter.
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ArticleChallenging Q1 for Fresh Del Monte
US group hit by severe weather conditions in key production areas, soaring costs and a poor performance in its melon category
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ArticleChile projects avocado comeback
Early indications point towards an export crop of 180,000-190,000 tonnes – a significant increase on the past three seasons
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ArticleCategory expansion at Freshconex 2010
Organisers at the leading European trade fair for the fresh-cut convenience industry have said a number of new product categories will be showcased at the event
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ArticleGrocery sector holding up
The grocery sector is stronger than this time last year, as the CBI's latest Distributive Trades Survey today reported the best results since January.
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ArticleOrchard workers undergo swine flu checks
Seasonal Mexican workers heading to British Columbia will take part in a series of health checks as a result of the outbreak
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ArticleKendall re-elected to European role
National Farmers’ Union (NFU) president Peter Kendall has been re-elected as vice-president of the EU farmers’ organisation COPA.
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ArticleFDA issues alfalfa sprout warning
Six states have reported cases of Salmonella Saintpaul poisoning that is being linked to raw alfalfa sprouts
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ArticleIsraeli stonefruit heads to Europe
The first volumes of Carmel-branded stonefruit from Agrexco are on their way to Europe.
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ArticlePostcard | Rincón de Soto
Marketing agency agr! agro is aiming to raise awareness of the benefits of eating pears grown in the remote area of northern Spain, according to the group's Ana Ortega
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ArticleNew Zealand edges closer to trade deal
An overwhelming majority of MPs in the country have backed the Asean free trade agreement
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Irish mushroom firm invests
Irish mushroom firm Codd Mushrooms, based in County Carlow, has invested €3 million (£2.7m) in an automated production unit that it claims is the first of its kind in Ireland.
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ArticleCalifornian growers to take Zespri to court
Californian kiwifruit growers are taking the New Zealand kiwifruit group to court over Gold variety commercial underperformance
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Scottish gangmaster in wage cover-up
A Scottish gangmaster who paid her potato graders a salary below the National Minimum Wage was found to be acting as a front for another person who was not named on the licence.
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ArticleSouth African citrus volumes stable
The South African citrus season is well underway and current predictions are that the export volumes from this year’s harvest are likely to be very similar to 2008.
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ArticleCosta Rica signals path to recovery
Banana exports will remain in shorter supply during 2009 as production continues to recover from inclement weather conditions

