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ArticleBorders Melon signs up to HarvestMark
The traceability solution is gaining strong momentum in the US watermelon industry with the addition of North America’s largest watermelon grower and distributor
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ArticleAgriver launches salicornia
Israeli exporter Agriver showcased its new supplies of salicornia, known as samphire on the UK market, at Fruit Logistica.
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New chair for EU produce committee
The European Union Advisory Committee on Fruit and Vegetables has a new chairman in the shape of former Freshfel president Giuseppe Calcagni.
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Government studies set-aside options
Farmers will be asked to come up with innovative ways of preserving the environmental benefits of set-aside, DEFRA secretary of state Hilary Benn has announced.
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ArticleKey Tech upgrades Farmco products
The new technology brings the group's Sliver Sizer Remover and Rotary Size Grader up to speed
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Tesco receives Valentine's proposal
Protestors organised by the two million-strong union Unite sent a giant Valentine’s Day card and petition to Tesco ceo Sir Terry Leahy, calling for the chain to end “harsh and divisive conditions”.
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ArticleNKY alters Asia-Americas services
The group has restructured its MAREX and ALEX services in response to market changes
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Faritrade reports record sales
The Fairtrade Foundation has announced a huge sales boost in 2008, battling back against accusations that customers would be trading away from ethically sourced products in search of low prices.
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ArticleEmirates to increase cargo capacity
The group has revealed plans to increase flights across its SkyCargo network by 14 per cent, boosting capacity in the process
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ArticleUS drops duty on Dutch vegetables
Tomatoes and shallots among items to be granted reprieve following years of 100 per cent tariffs in hormone-treated beef spat with EU
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ArticleEcuador views tariff change favourably
Ecuador’s banana sector appears to be looking favourably on the proposal from the EU to gradually reduce its entry tariff for the tropical fruit from €176 (£156) a tonne to €114.
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ArticlePrice knocks cheap food
Consumer expectation for cheap, readily available food has driven the market too low, damaging farmers and the environment, according to Waitrose managing director Mark Price.
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French firm launches new cauliflower
Prince de Bretagne claims its new brassica product will be more environmentally friendly and easier for consumers
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Huge strikes hit banana supplies
Long-running strikes in Guadeloupe and Martinique have finally started to affect UGPBAN’s activities
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EU agri-cooperatives to play future role
A meeting of cooperative CEOs has heard that the groups will play a "relevant role" in shaping the European Union's farming future
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ArticleCarrefour quits Algeria
The French retail chain has terminated its Algerian operations, according to Ennahar Online
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Trade Waves crosses fingers for UK sendings
Egyptian exporter Trade Waves has boosted its sendings of grapes to the UK over the last two years.
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ArticleSan Miguel expands into South Africa
Argentinean exporter San Miguel has expanded its production into South Africa.
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ArticleMixed season for LAVA auctions
Belgium’s auctions chalked up very varied results in 2008, according to Maarten De Moor, executive director of LAVA - the umbrella organisation of Flandria auctions
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Italian exports to Germany in decline
CSO report reveals downward trend for Italy's fresh produce exports to its largest foreign market as new destinations emerge