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Government enviro-labelling crackdown
The government may enforce tougher labelling standards to counteract companies accused of exaggerating their products' environmental benefits, following a Commons committee recommendation.
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Marketing standards: workshops held
DEFRA and the Rural Payments Agency are holding workshops as part of the consultation on the reworked European Commission (EC) Marketing Standards in fresh produce as the labelling debate heightens.
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ArticleSharp winter cuts Chilean exports
Both the US and Europe have received fewer but better quality Chilean avocados during the 2008/09 season
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ArticleRecord year for Californian grapes
The California Table Grape Commission has announced that 2008 was its best export year by value ever
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ArticleCapespan to market Kiku apples
Exporter becomes first South African company to be granted licence for trademarked variety first developed in Italy
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Greens call for Ireland to get growing
A ‘Get Ireland Growing’ campaign is to be launched at the end of the month by the Republic’s Green Party, the junior partner in the ruling coalition government.
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ArticleNew alliance on China-US service
Grand Alliance and ZIM have announced their cooperation on a south China to US East Coast service
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Total Control Systems in administration
Hartlebury-based software provider Total Control Systems (UK), which specialises in supply chain management, has gone into administration.
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ArticleCanadian retailer inks organic herb deal
Choices Markets has teamed up with Canadian aboriginal descendants to offer a line of indoor-grown organic herbs
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ArticleUS-Canada in deep organic talks
The Organic Trade Association has welcomed discussions to allow for the smooth flow of certified organic goods between the two countries
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ArticleRusset Potato inaugurates Chicago office
The Windy City-based operation will handle a range of fruits and vegetables with the help of two industry veterans
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FPC sets SITPRO date
The Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC) is organising a workshop with SITPRO, the trade facilitation body to identify strategic problems the industry has with importing fresh produce and what government departments can do to make efficiencies and improve regulation.
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ArticleWeek Without Pesticides underway
Activities are taking place across France, and elsewhere in Europe, to educate the public about the dangers of pesticides
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ArticleZespri season makes early start
The New Zealand kiwifruit season started this week with early sendings of Zespri Gold fruit to Japan.
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ArticleRSA research alliance bears fruit
A partnership between the ARC and Culdevco in South Africa is providing some positive results for the sector
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ArticleSheerness ship shape
The Port of Sheerness is one of the major gateways for fresh produce arrivals into the UK. The facility has long been recognised as a major player in conventional shipping, but with the trend towards container shipping becoming more popular and the exchange rate changing the shape of the UK market, the port is seeking to diversify and strengthen its position. Anna Sbuttoni visited the Isle of Sheppey.
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ArticleStepping up the pace
Since the Dutch government announced its aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 30 per cent, grower co-operative The Greenery has jumped into action. Elizabeth O’Keefe visited the Netherlands to investigate the innovative projects coming to fruition.
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ArticleBack on track
Jersey Royal potatoes enjoy great sales when in season and the island’s growers are hoping that Mother Nature will pick on someone else this year and allow them to get back on their feet. Doris Lee Butterworth talks to leading producers and asks them what is in store.
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Internet makeover for Chilean data tool
Information technology is playing an ever-increasing role in the arena of fresh produce. This month, Chilean consultancy Decofrut is revamping its online image, while Paragon software is doing the business for both foodservice specialist Fresh Direct and Sainsbury’s. Meanwhile, German packaging film manufacturer alesco has launched a new web portal.
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ArticleOrganic downturn hits headlines - but is it fact or fiction?
This quarter has been dominated by talk of the recession, with data suggesting that the organic produce sector is experiencing a sales slump far beyond its worst predictions. But are the claims of an organic downturn nothing more than media hype? Laura Gould reports.