All Production & Trade articles – Page 1580
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Solanum finds potato solution
Solanum is breaching the borders between fresh produce and grocery with its Pesto & Potatoes packs at Waitrose.
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Conference highlights public sector supply opportunity
Defra is holding a conference to offer producers the chance to find out what it takes to supply the public sector.
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ArticleWard given Lifetime Achievement Award
Chairman of the NFU Board for Horticulture Graham Ward was given a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Grower of the Year awards in London.
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McCann set to take centre stage in court
Two of the main protagonists in the high-profile Fyffes’ insider trading case against DCC are to take centre stage in Dublin’s High Court over the coming weeks.
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ArticleRhubarb running low
Forced rhubarb yields in the UK are running at only about half of last year’s volumes.
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ArticleArgentineans plan early lemon start
Argentinean lemon growers are likely to begin harvesting two weeks ahead of a normal season, on around March 15.
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ArticleRaspberries hit hardest
Raspberries have been the worst hit of all soft fruit in Spain following recent frosts and low temperatures.
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Rare apples linked to cancer fight
A New Zealand man has identified two apple varieties he believes have specific cancer-fighting properties.
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ArticleUK retailers need to share more
A South African supplier is calling on UK retailers to bring more to the party when it comes to the concept of partnership.
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ArticleBrazilian superfruit hits the UK
An importer is hoping to introduce the UK to a new super fruit from Brazil.
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Pre-packs skew banana figures
As bananas suffer 40 per cent price deflation since 2000, pre-pack sales climb.
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ArticleFood scare could benefit produce
The food scare involving a cancer-causing dye in ready meals could drive consumers into the fresh arena, industry insiders and analysts have said.
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ArticleBrazilian flavour for FPC dinner
With a strong Brazilian influence, the Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC), held its 59th annual dinner dance at the Savoy Hotel, London, last Saturday.
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ArticleGarlic consultation period closes
The consultation period for a new EU garlic import regulation closed yesterday, as the EU seeks to implement new measures to deter fraud by June 1.
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ArticleEnza-owner posts profit dip
Turners & Growers Ltd has posted a full year profit of NZ$9.72 million, beating forecasts by 13 per cent, but falling below the previous year’s performance levels.
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ArticleTesco rationalises potato supply
A rationalisation of Tesco’s potato supply base will see two leading providers join forces.
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Chiquita announces strong results
Chiquita has reported a strong end to last year, with profits up considerably, compared with the previous year.
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ArticlePr2 selected by Wilson's
Wilson’s Country Ltd, one of Northern Ireland’s leading produce suppliers, has selected the Pr2 software solution from Prophet, the main sponsor of this year’s Re:fresh Conference.
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ArticleChiquita to acquire Fresh Express
Chiquita has taken a huge stride forward into the US value-added market with the acquisition of Fresh Express.
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Hull on the move
Hull Market, one of the UK’s last remaining street wholesale markets, will soon be on the move to a purpose-built site.