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HortResearch in fresh breakthrough
A breakthrough in apple gene sequencing at HortResearch revealed this week has the capacity to revolutionise the apple industry.
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ArticleBarfoots boosts its business
A leading sweetcorn producer is branching out with a new range of innovative prepared products.
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Morrisons non-execs threaten walkout
According to The Sunday telegraph, non-executive directors at Morrisons are threatening to quit over chairman Ken Morrison’s continued failure to appoint a new chief executive.
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NMW increase adds pressure to costs
Further costs are heaped on the industry with this week’s announcement from the department of trade and industry of a six per cent hike in the minimum wage in October.
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Consumer focus on fruit and veg
Fruit and vegetables appear to be top of consumers’ minds when it comes to competition issues surrounding the big supermarkets.
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ArticleLeafy salads in new campaign
The British Leafy Salads Association is building on the success of last year’s bagged salad PR campaign with a 5 A DAY promotional boost.
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ArticleMack gets local with Sainsbury's
Mack Multiples has joined forces with Heart of England Fine Foods and Sainsbury’s to launch a scheme to promote West Midlands seasonal vegetables.
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Early French leeks looks sleek
Propsects appear to be positive for France’s early leek season.
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ArticleCameo in global link-up
Cameo apple stakeholders have got together to form a world-wide group.
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Tesco expands in Czech Republic
Tesco is reported to be increasing its holdings in the Czech Republic with the purchase of 27 supermarkets.
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ArticleRedbridge targets C-store market
A fresh produce company is offering small retailers the chance to compete with the big multiples, thanks to the successful development of a new concept under the 5 A DAY banner.
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Sunkist in Taylor link-up
Two leading lights in the US fresh produce industry are joining forces to expand their presence in the fresh-cut fruit segment.
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ArticleHeat helps with herbs
Red Deer Herbs is claiming to have developed a form of treatment for its products, which not only tackles bacteria, but also improves product appearance.
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ArticleGreenvale introduces potato with a twist
Potato supplier Greenvale is introducing a new twist to the UK potato market - with a little help from South Africa.
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Sainsbury's goes green on packaging
Sainsbury’s is trialing a fully compostable wrap on organic apples and potatoes in a bid to cut down on waste packagaing.
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ArticleBanana price war returns
Downward price pressure continues with mushrooms and bananas in the frame this time.
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ArticleBurgess family hits 60
How the Burgess family have responded to the changing face of the UK fresh produce industry over the last 60 years is a glowing example of the art of adaptation, bringing not just growth but a major impact on how producers and packers came to terms with the path they should follow during times of great change.
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ArticleGrowers take long term position
It is early days, but those of an optimistic nature are hopeful about UK tomato prospects this season. Doris Lee Butterworth reports.
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PMA accepts China challenge
Produce Marketing Association, the US trade association for fruit and vegetables, has been looking to the far east to assess the opportunities China offers for fresh produce, while on the home front it is pushing for immigration reform.