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ArticleCitrus to double in WA
Western Australia’s citrus industry is expected to double production over the next five years
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ArticleOOCL slashes capacity
OOCL is set to cut capacity by 20 per cent by the end of the year, and has predicted years of poor shipping results
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DLV Plant hosts bulb meet
DLV Plant UK has announced it will be organising an introductory meeting for bulb and flower growers in Lincolnshire.
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ArticleCall to arms for regional groups
Growing regions need to work together across the UK while tightening up supply chains, to ensure that home-grown produce excels over imports, according to a regional development agency.
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European Commission pushes for CAP simplicity
The European Commission has announced that it is “well on the way” to meeting its target of reducing the administration burden on agriculture by 25 per cent by 2012.
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ArticleGreenvale joins ALP
Greenvale AP, the UK’s largest supplier of fresh potatoes, has joined the Association of Labour Providers (ALP), the trade association for organisations that provide and use temporary, contract and seasonal workers.
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Winchester Growers offers qualifications
Winchester Growers has signed a contract with a national training provider, Intec Business Colleges, to offer staff NVQs that will aid them in their career progression
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Government calls for UK to set example
The government has said that the UK needs to set an example for sustainable food production, while remaining competitive in the international market.
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Frozen food industry re-evaluates position
The foodservice industry is being urged to turn to frozen fruit and vegetables to prevent waste and save money, as it re-evaluates its position in the recession.
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ArticleA view to an apple
Southwell Minster is celebrating the bicentenary of the Bramley apple by dedicating a stained glass window to the fruit, which has its origins in the town.
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ArticleInternational focus for Turkish trade
The third edition of Anfaş Fresh Antalya Exhibition, which opened this week, is set to attract thousands of international visitors from 19 different countries with numerous new initiatives throughout the three-day event.
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ArticleColombia ships first avocados to Europe
After lengthy negotiations, Colombia avocado producers have carried out their first shipments of the fruit to Europe
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ArticleMexican tariff hike hits US produce
Exports of US-grown pears, onions, cherries, apricots, strawberries, potatoes, peas and almonds now face increased import tariffs of 10-45 per cent in Mexico
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ArticleProgreso expands Florida volume
The Texan group has inked a new sourcing deal with Clear Springs Packing which kicks off this month with Florida blueberries
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Growers search for weed control solution
Concerns have been raised about the loss of active ingredients for use in peas and beans this week as growers look for alternative approaches to weed control.
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NFU touches down in Rome
National Farmers’ Union delegates, led by deputy president Meurig Raymond, visited Italy this week to take part in major international talks on farming.
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ArticleUnica Group formed in Almería
Several major Andalusian cooperatives have jointly formed new export organisation Unica Group to improve sales and efficiencies
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Pan-European school fruit scheme one step closer
The European Commission’s proposal to implement rules to establish a European School Fruit Scheme has been endorsed by the member states in the Management Committee for the Common Organisation of Agricultural Markets.
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ArticleLidl opens first stores in Switzerland
Switzerland may be one of the world's most affluent countries, but the discounter sees room for growth in the market
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ArticleItalian apples hit breakfast tables
More than 70,000 Marlene apples will be distributed by Italian apple association VOG at an event dedicated to ‘the most important meal of the day’.