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ArticlePrepared sector boldly faces the recession head on
The prep-heavy catering industry has taken a hit due to the recession, but the prepared produce sector is holding its own, mainly due to continuous price promotions at the retailers. Elizabeth O’Keefe asks, how much effect is the recession having on prepared?
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Del Monte records Q1 slump
Fresh Del Monte Produce has reported worse-than-expected results, as a strong dollar and poor weather conditions contributed to a tough first quarter.
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ArticleMore optimism in sector as sales slowly pick up
It has been a another tough quarter for the exotics category, but insiders are optimistic that both demand and volumes are slowly picking up in the UK market. Hopes are high that the next few months could continue in a similar vein. Laura Gould reports.
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ArticleTPC technology unveiled in UK
The first thermal pest control system unveiled by Lazo TPC Global in February will be installed in the UK next month.
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ArticleFood for thought
Sales of Fairtrade food have enjoyed a meteoric rise in the UK. The first certified Fairtrade goods were launched onto the market in 1994 and, over the last 15 years, consumers with a conscience have boosted sales to almost £500 million. Doris Lee Butterworth reports.
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The Greenery extends Bayer project
The Greenery is set to roll out its project with Bayer CropScience to reduce the need for pesticides to 20 countries, following a review of its initiative on Italian grapes this seas
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ArticlePrepared sector fears the worst is yet to come
The recession has well and truly hit the prepared fruit and vegetable sector, with demand at an all-time low. The usually innovative industry has gone back to basics, but insiders are adamant that the sector will power through. Elizabeth O’Keefe finds out more.
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Health messages work like magic
Everyone knows the saying “an apple a day” - probably the first and best commendation regarding the health-giving
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ArticleProduce to win for Fairtrade
Specialist research company Organic Monitor is forecasting that Fairtrade fresh produce is likely to make the biggest gains of any Fairtrade category this year.
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Fairtrade fights back
The Fairtrade fruit industry has hit back at claims customers will be trading down and away from ethical shopping during the recession, with positive sales and a new board at AgroFair.
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ArticleMorrisons makes its mark
Morrisons is the fourth-largest retailer in the UK and has shown strong growth since its re-brand in 2007. The fresh produce aisles, in particular, have seen one of the most interesting innovations on retail shop floors for some time, with the creation of the Market Street format. Anna Sbuttoni looks at how the Bradford-based chain came to win the Re:fresh 2008 Foods from Spain Multiple Retailer of the Year award.
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ArticleGrape sector heading for further trouble
The grape category saw an unlikely slip before the Christmas period. Issues of oversupply and plummeting sterling could see further turmoil as the market looks for stability and equality. Alex Lawson reports.
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ArticleFighting the cause
Even though rhubarb has been grown in the UK since the 19th century, the vegetable has come under the spotlight in the last 10 years and its popularity is still on the up. As the UK forced rhubarb season gets underway, Elizabeth O’Keefe visits producer E Oldroyd & Sons in Yorkshire to get the lowdown on the industry from one of its veterans, Janet Oldroyd Hulme.
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ArticleExotic juice pips classic orange
The traditional British breakfast glass of orange juice is being spurned by early-risers in favour of more exotic flavours.
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ArticleChemical-free breakthrough on pines shipment
A new chemical-free technology developed to protect pineapples in overseas shipments has been declared a success by a new study.
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ArticleNo light at the end of the tunnel for prepared sector
As predicted by prepared produce industry insiders last quarter, the effects of the recession have hit the sector with a vengeance. Even the resilient prepared fruit category has fallen off the rails and demand is at its lowest for some time. Elizabeth O’Keefe reports.
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ArticleSunshine snack beams on
The pineapple market in the UK is continuing to grow at a rapid pace, suggesting that consumers still need their foodie luxuries even in the midst of an economic slowdown. Laura Gould takes a look at recent developments in the market.
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Makro makes the grade on fresh produce
Makro UK buying manager Fraser Roberts talks to David Shapley about how the cash and carry chain, part of Germany’s Metro Group, has put fresh produce sourcing and distribution at the heart of its plans in the UK.
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On-pack info from the sublime to the ridiculous
I have come to the conclusion this week that the range of information displayed on packaging - beyond the legal requirements
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Fyffes writes off £5.6m on EWL failure
Europe West Indies Lines (EWL), the Dutch shipping firm which teamed up with Fyffes last year to bring the Irish importer’s fruit to Europe, has filed for bankruptcy.