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ArticleCentral American Produce reveals expansion plans
The group is moving to a new facility, and is looking to increase long-term import volumes of melons and mangoes
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ArticleWalter Braund (Western) in liquidation
Having carried out an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the closure of his firm on Western International on October 9 (last week’s FPJ), John Johnson has concluded that Walter Braund (Western) Ltd will cease trading.
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ArticleEU school scheme wins support in Luxembourg
A free fruit and vegetable scheme for EU schools worth €90 million (£71m) is to be put in place next year, after winning support by farm ministers in Luxembourg yesterday.
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ArticleFlavourfresh dominates the podium
After all the excitement of the Olympics, attention has focused once again this month on the really big sporting event of the year - the race to find Britain’s tastiest tomato.
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ArticleHigh-street big guns change airfreight stance
The Fresh Produce Consortium and Ghanaian fresh-cut fruit exporter Blue Skies have helped to influence two high-profile high-street names to alter their stances on airfreighted fresh produce.
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ArticleIndia monitors domestic consumption
Indian economists are keeping a close eye on local demand in light of the global financial downturn
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New irradiation facility for Hyderabad
A US$3m irradiation plant is being planned for the Indian state of Hyderabad
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ArticleAeon opens Beijing mall
Japanese retailer Aeon will open its first shopping mall in Beijing early next month as demand in its home country wanes
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ArticleRetail innovation rewarded at Horti Fair
Aalsmeer Flower Market and the Holland Flower Council’s joint initiative Retail Inspirations received the overall best innovative product award at the Horti Fair Innovation Awards 2008, at the RAI in Amsterdam.
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ILIP achieves BRC certification
Company says new accreditation confirms its position as a leading fruit and vegetable packaging supplier
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Andalucia forecasts improved citrus crop
The southern Spanish region of Andalucia is expecting to experience a major uplift in citrus volumes this season, says a new forecast
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Fruit mixes with fashion at Topshop
Urban Fresh Fruit (UFF), which is stocked by Sainsbury’s, Tesco, Asda, Morrisions and Waitrose, will also pop up in 60 UK branches of clothes retailer Topshop from this week.
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Waitrose set to open in Dubai
The UK food retailer will be the Dubai Mall’s anchor supermarket when it opens at the end of the month
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ArticleMálaga avocado crop set for increase
The Spanish province of Málaga is predicting an improved avocado harvest this season, thanks in large part to recent heavy rains
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Retail margins to be squeezed this Xmas
Retail analysts Verdict Research is forecasting that UK shoppers will spend more this Christmas than last, despite the current financial crisis, but this extra spend will be driven by the higher cost of food.
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Maersk Line overhauls Asia-Europe services
The group has altered services to combat soaring costs and ensure long-term sustainability
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ArticleAgrexco plans UK strawberry strategy
The Israeli exporter is hopeful that its new season strawberries will be able to withstand the credit crunch in the UK
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Irish food safety warning on organic fertilisers
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland has issued what it describes as a wake-up call over the increasing use of organic fertilisers in farm production.
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OGA welcomes EU pesticide vote
The Organic Growers’ Alliance (OGA) welcomes an EU Environment Committee vote on further restrictions of pesticide usage on fruit and vegetable crops.
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ArticleACS urges end to ombudsman prevarication
A leading trade body has hit out at the Competition Commission (CC) and government for dilly-dallying over the introduction of a grocery ombudsman, and accused supermarkets of cynical exploitation of consumer fears.