All Production & Trade articles – Page 1574
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ArticleTomatoes tighten up
Supplies of tomatoes are attracting keener prices on the UK market at the seasons' switch-over.
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Morrisons moves Dutch operation
Morrisons wholly owned Dutch pre-packer subsidiary Bos Brothers is on the move.
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OFT invites farmers' views on code
The Office of Fair Trading has invited the NFU, on a confidential basis, to build up and submit a dossier of alleged breaches of the OFT Code of Practice for supermarkets and their suppliers.
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ArticleBanana availability threat as Jamaica returns
Bananas from Jamaica will soon be back on stream, meanwhile UK importers are strapped for the cash necessary to buy licences.
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ArticleLettuce supplies swing
Supplies of lettuce have been oscillating on the UK market as sources switch over and extremely changeable weather has an impact.
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ArticleSpanish decry Egyptian imports
Citrus growers in Spain are protesting the arrival of peach-fly infected oranges from Egypt.
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Ecuador growers call for banana minister
In the midst of the political crisis in Ecuador, the country’s banana growers are calling for representation for their sector in the farm ministry.
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Chiquita deal stalled
Chiquita's acquisition of a major prepared salads supplier is delayed.
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ArticleOliver's revolution will have to wait
Inflexible school dinner menus are slowing up Jamie Oliver revolution.
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Thai government invests in fruit industry
Thailand plans to invest nearly fifty million baht in improving the quality of five popular Thai fruits, according to the country’s government agricultural officials.
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ArticleZespri forecasts tricky kiwifruit start
Zespri kiwifruit is two weeks delayed and growers can expect a difficult start to their season.
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ArticleSeven and up for Redbridge
Redbridge Produce and Flowers has pioneered a scheme to bring fresh fruit to school children over the age of seven years.
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Flandria goes mini
Belgian cauliflower bearing the Flandria marque is now available in small sizes.
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Indian mango hit by double whammy
Indian mango growers in Malihabad are struggling with bad weather conditions.
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Gomez puts Jersey toms in Reserv
Importer Gomez has added Jersey to its list of quality sources for its Gomez Reserv™ range for the non-supermarket sector.Jersey growers will now provide into Gomez’s Beautiful and Tasty Tomato on the Vine line for the premium brand.
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Foreign fruit importers meet Thai growers
Thailand’s deputy commerce minister Suriya Lapwisuthisin believes that his bold move to invite over 100 fruit importers from 23 major countries to hold direct talks with Thai exporters and growers will help relieve this year's fruit glut.
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Fyffes directors get bumper payout
Fyffes directors were paid €3.6 million last year, according to the company's annual report.
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Greek stone fruit looks good
While Spanish stone-fruit producers have found themselves hit by unexpected frosts, Greek growers are expecting an increase on the peach front.
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Morocco shrugs off cold conditions
Cold weather at the beginning of the year in Morocco is unlikely to affect fruit and veg exports, it is claimed