All Production & Trade articles – Page 1044
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Documentary claims to "expose" UK retailers
The director of a new documentary claims it exposes the UK supermarkets' unfair treatment of African banana workers.
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Hopes high for early-season clementine
Spanish marketer Anecoop has confirmed plans to extend production of a new, early-harvesting clementine variety that it claims can greatly improve the profitability of the category in the opening weeks of the season.
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Tesco driver strikes could affect food deliveries
A protest in Westminster yesterday, and an additional three day strike by 30 drivers whose jobs at a Tesco distribution centre in Doncaster are under threat, were expected to cause disruption to deliveries across Yorkshire and Humber this week.
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Hurricane Sandy affects Caribbean produce
The impact of Hurricane Sandy, which hit the Caribbean and the US East coast in late October, has certainly been felt by Jamaica Producers (JP) Group, according to reports in the country.
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Leek shortages expected as UK season begins
There are fears of substantial leek shortages as the British season officially started this week, with the combination of cold and wet weather expected to shorten supply and increase prices
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Persimmon set for record UK sales
Spanish persimmon growers are aiming to better last year's record sales in the UK as the new season gets underway, after selling some 5.2m pieces of the fruit in the country during 2011/12 – an increase from two million persimmon sold in 2010/11.
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Mixed reaction to Tesco’s organic box venture
There has been mixed reaction from the fresh produce industry after Tesco announced it will launch its own organic vegetable box delivery service exclusively for the London area.
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Lidl to exit the French hard discount sector
The French branch of German retailer Lidl has revealed plans to exit the hard discount sector, according to various reports.
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Bad weather set to continue for UK growers
Torrential rain and frost across the British Isles over the last week has continued to play havoc with growers.
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ArticleRoad trip for sweet potato campaign
Leading sweet potato grower and importer Scott Farms International has hit the roads with its award-winning Love Sweet Potatoes consumer campaign.
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ArticleSpanish stonefruit season closes on a low note
With the stonefruit season closing, Spanish growers have been left disappointed as lower volumes have not led to strong returns.
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ArticleFrightfully good pumpkins in at Tesco
Tesco has confirmed its pumpkin orders for Halloween have been met and product is in stores and ready for sale.
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ArticleItaly's fuit & veg sales down €1.6bn
Consumers in Italy are spending around €1.59m less on fresh produce than they were five years ago, new research has revealed.
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ArticleSpanish exports rise five per cent
Fepex has posted a five per cent year-on-year rise in the value of Spain's fresh produce exports between January and August.
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ArticleUnstable weather halts Irish apple production
Irish apple growers are reporting production drops as high as 70 per cent due to the severe cold spell in spring and the heavy rain in summer, sparking fears of significant rises in fruit, juice, jam and cider prices.
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ArticleCapespan: 'Lennon is a short-term appointment'
The newly appointed managing director of South African fresh produce marketer Capespan Exports has said he will only carry out the role for six months to give the company time to identify a longer-term successor.
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ArticleFears of South Africa worker strikes are calmed
Concerns of disruption to South Africa’s fresh produce trading with the UK due to proposed worker strikes at ports has been eased.
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ArticleFlorida grapefruit forecast rises
Grapefruit production in the US state of Florida is forecast to increase on last season’s levels.
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ArticleBolland says M&S will focus on India
Marks & Spencer will look to expand into India according to its CEO Marc Bolland.
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ArticleScottish potato sector 'is in crisis'
Further bad weather has hit Scottish potato growers in the past week, with fears of mass shortages over the winter season.