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ArticleTesco to post record first-half figures
Tesco is expected to report record half-year profits this week.
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Consumer data for farmers
Farmers are going to be given the opportunity to study the shopping behaviour of one million consumers.
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Super gras spurs Peru's expansion
Peruvian asparagus has become a year-round fixture on the shelves at Sainsbury’s, as the South American source developed its export crop to meet specific market specifications.
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ArticleEosta wins Dutch corporate responsibility prize
Organic market leader Eosta received first prize for corporate social responsibility from the Dutch government
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ArticleRecord year in store for Israeli citrus
Israeli citrus growers are forecasting a record crop and an earlier start to the season this year.
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ArticlePink Lady benefits from misfortune
Bad weather might be causing problems in some parts of the world, but for Pink Lady producers, a spot of meteorological misfortune has paid handsome dividends.
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ArticleTesco mortgages; M&S in the clear
Tesco could be set to branch out into mortgages, according to recent reports.
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ArticlePathos the order of the day in Atlantic
Freshinfo charts the progress of producers in the Atlantic Basin, as they begin to assess the impact of the third major hurricane to blow through production areas
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Waitrose results show value of investment
Waitrose has reported a 3.7 per cent rise in underlying growth in the first half of its financial year, which stands out in a market that is generally beset by poor trading conditions.
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Retail takeover talk lights up City again
Shares in Big Food Group have leapt more than 13 per cent after the group revealed it is in negotiations over a £378 million takeover.
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ArticleIndustry fears grape ban
Pressure from the Scandinavian markets has caused widespread panic among grape producers fearful that the use of sulphur dioxide pads could be outlawed by the European Commission.
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Fyffes calls off talks with Bocchi
The much-rumoured merger of Fyffes with Italian marketers Bocchi has broken down.
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Who’s headed for pastures new?
Jensen Associates has brought in Clive Lawrance as a partner. Director Carsten Jensen, pictured on the right, said the
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Two chances to get a grip on plant health
Importers will have two chances to get to grips with the forthcoming changes to the plant health inspection regime.
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ArticleHi-tech revolution hits home
In this week’s focus on mangoes, Ed Bedington looks at the advantages of using Near Infra-Red technology, the improved conditions on the Indian market, and the increasing popularity of Fairtrade mangoes.
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ArticleIvan the terrible
Hurricane Ivan wreaked havoc this week across many Caribbean islands and then on to the southern tip of the US. Described as one of the top five hurricanes in the Atlantic basin’s history, it has destroyed banana plantations, following Charley’s and Frances’ destruction of the region’s citrus production. Anabella de Sousa reports.
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ArticlePeru takes a grip
This may not be the peak of the recognised Peruvian asparagus season. In fact, it is a traditional downtime for one of the few products that is in production 52 weeks a year. But it is available in large volumes as the Peruvian summer looms and the microclimate in Peru’s production centres allows growers to maintain a consistent quality and volume throughout the year. Tommy Leighton talks to Philippe Augier, md of importer Midifruit about the future of the Peruvian industry.
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Speak now or forever hold your peace
Talking with the FPC this week, it is apparent that the take-up of places at their seminars on changes to the plant health