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ArticleEU deal with Israel takes effect
The arrangement between Israel and the EU regarding marking the origin of exports to the EU comes into effect from the beginning of this month (February).
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China and Peru strike a deal
China has signed eight bilateral accords with Peru, including one aimed at setting export and import standards for Peruvian grapes and Chinese apples.
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Make the most of testing
A food testing company is set to give producers and suppliers the opportunity to get maximum benefits from tests carried out on their produce.
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Charles Renaudon passes away
Charles Victor Renaudon, past president of the Wholesale Fruit Federation, has died aged 88.
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Berryman back in the family
David Berryman Ltd, one of the UK’s leading blenders and suppliers of fruit juices and fruit-based ingredients is now back in family hands following the completion of talks to buy the company back from venture capitalists group 3i.
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Councils back local produce
County Produce Marketing, which opened its food-handling centre this week with the aim of selling locally grown food and drink, has revealed its concept has received wider backing.
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Retail sales down for January
Latest retail figures have shown sales in January were weaker than those a year ago, according to CBI.
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Natural benefit for cancer sufferers
Fruit plants’ natural defences against fungus could prove to be of benefit to cancer sufferers, researchers have claimed.
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Israeli farmers prepare to move
Israel's Disengagement Administration, planning the pull out of Israeli settlements from the Gaza Region, is negotiating to sell to the World Bank the modern agricultural infrastructures set up by Israeli farmers.
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ArticleUS opens up to Mexican avo exporters
Californian avocado growers launch strategy to challenge the increased threat from Mexican product in the US market, while the Mexicans weigh up their marketing options.
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ArticleResidue-free UK apples?
A leading fruit grower said it is confident it will be able to offer residue-free English apples by next season.
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ArticleBramley supplies in peak condition
With Bramley Apple Week looming, marketeers are reporting stunning results with Smartfresh storage, while this year's promotion is proving a hit.
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Don't be outfoxed by employment minefield
Small to medium-sized companies in the fresh produce sector could be on dangerous ground when it comes to new employment laws, a consultant has warned.
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ArticleUS cherry growers pull together
Californian cherry producers are considering pooling resources with their Northwest counterparts to boost promotional capabilities.
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Demand up for super fruit
US demand is growing for a Brazilian fruit marketers claim has 10 times the antioxidants of grapes.
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ArticleUS targets EU fruit and veg for tariff rise
The US intends to raise tariffs on European fruit and vegetables in retaliation for higher EU tariffs on American brown rice. Tariffs will also be upped on cheese and spices.
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ArticleSouth African heat takes its toll
The grape harvest is down on original forecasts, meanwhile the first pears arrive.
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ArticleBananas hit supply glitch
Fears of a banana price war among the major multiples resurfaced this week as Tesco and Sainsbury’s lowered prices in their value lines in response to Asda, while banana supply on the wholesale markets was the shortest it has been for nearly four years.
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Growers welcome new US secretary of agriculture
Western Growers, a leading US trade association, has welcomed the appointment of Mike Johanns as secretary of agriculture.
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Farm incomes fall
Farming leaders are playing down the fact latest Defra figures are showing a downturn in farming income.