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Economic woe hits French ports
Traffic at France’s leading ports fell sharply in October compared with 2007, as a consequence of the worldwide economic slump
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Freight industry to foot huge tax bill
The tax rises on fuel duty implemented today could result in a bill of more than £500 million for the freight industry.
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Cheap imports hurt Philippine farmers
An influx of Chinese vegetables into the Philippines is severely impacting local growers, according to the Manila Bulletin online
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SA grape export volumes "similar" this year
SATI has forecast that table grape volumes will remain on a par with the previous year during 2008/09
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ArticleKarsten Farms handed Tesco award
The South Africa-based grower has been named as Tesco's Southern Hemisphere grower of the year
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ArticleDisease threat increase for veg
With the continuing wet, warm and humid conditions, this season will be a particularly high pressure year for a number of diseases in brassicas, according to John McCulloch of specialist agronomist County Crops.
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Article10-year high for Brazil's retail revenue
Increased investment, higher incomes and price adjustments have contributed to the jump
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Chicory prices hit record low
French chicory producers are struggling at the start of this season, due to low prices and rising costs
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Obese kids "need more fresh produce"
Overweight or obese children use up antioxidants from fruit and vegetables much faster than other children, according to the University of Newcastle.
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ArticleTopfruit production soars in China
Production of apples, pears and grapes will all increase this season, according to the USDA
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Costa Rica set for bumper orange crop
New trees coming into production are expected to boost the crop during 2008/09
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ArticleAldi and Lidl to “do battle” after BBC show
The UK’s two biggest discounters are poised for battle in determining who can take the most advantage of the credit crunch.
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ArticleLain Jager appointed as Zespri CEO
Former supply chain and human resources manager given leading role following five months as acting chief executive
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ArticleDomestic sales slow at Tesco
The UK retailer has seen domestic sales growth slow to its lowest point since 1994 as customers turn to cheaper brands
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Brazil’s port of Itajai reels from flood damage
Shipping lines look for alternative Brazilian ports after scope of damage to the port of Itajai becomes clear
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ArticleFestive flowers hit prime time
A piece on the appeal of poinsettias at Christmas presented by gardening expert Christine Walkden is to be aired on prime time BBC television this week.
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ArticleTesco growth falls off rapidly
Tesco has reported its slowest UK growth figures in 15 years today with sales climbing just two per cent in the third quarter.
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Grocery growth comes to crunching halt
The economic slowdown has ended two years of continuous growth in the grocery sector and retailers expect the Christmas shopping period will be especially slow, the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) said today.
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Fertiliser costs weigh on banana farmers
Fertiliser costs are chewing up profits for Philippine banana growers, who are looking at other options
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ArticleTears shed over GM onion trial
A genetically modified onion trial will go ahead in New Zealand, but the technology is getting mixed responses in Australasia