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ArticleUK seeks alternatives as Spanish freeze takes toll
It is a case of filling the gaps with fruit from other sources as supplies from Spain continue to be severely disrupted.
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ArticleAVP cuts first cues
The Lea Valley has started its cucumber season already without the aid of artificial lighting systems
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ArticleApples can significantly increase lifespan
Russian scientists claim to have found a way to extend human lifespan in the country by 20-30 years. And it includes green and sour apples.
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ArticleSevere frost disrupts Spanish supplies
Crops in Spain are being severely affected by the worst winter to strike the south and east of the country in 20 years.
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ArticleNew banana regime proposed
The European Union formally proposed its new tariff-only banana import regime to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) this week.
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ArticlePolytunnel battle hots up
A three-day hearing in Godalming, Surrey, this week, has the potential to change the face of UK horticulture.
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ArticleSun World appoints Unifrutti as grape marketer-licensee
Chilean fruit giant joins seven other distributors of Sun World varieties worldwide.
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UK toms make early start
The UK tomato season has kicked off slightly early this year with growers cautiously optimistic for a better campaign than in 2004.
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ArticleChiquita's €564m claim chucked out by court
Chiquita Brands International Inc, the world's largest banana producer, has had a €564 million damages claim against regulators dismissed by the European Union's second-highest court.
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Flavin's information "definitely" sensitive
The ongoing Fyffes insider dealing case continues, with expert witnesses giving evidence for the fruit giant.
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Mushroom deal falls through
A takeover deal of Banken Champignons by the Dutch Co-operative Mushroom Growers Society (CNC) has fallen through.
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ArticleEU deal with Israel takes effect
The arrangement between Israel and the EU regarding marking the origin of exports to the EU comes into effect from the beginning of this month (February).
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China and Peru strike a deal
China has signed eight bilateral accords with Peru, including one aimed at setting export and import standards for Peruvian grapes and Chinese apples.
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ArticleUS opens up to Mexican avo exporters
Californian avocado growers launch strategy to challenge the increased threat from Mexican product in the US market, while the Mexicans weigh up their marketing options.
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ArticleResidue-free UK apples?
A leading fruit grower said it is confident it will be able to offer residue-free English apples by next season.
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ArticleBramley supplies in peak condition
With Bramley Apple Week looming, marketeers are reporting stunning results with Smartfresh storage, while this year's promotion is proving a hit.
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ArticleUS cherry growers pull together
Californian cherry producers are considering pooling resources with their Northwest counterparts to boost promotional capabilities.
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ArticleUS targets EU fruit and veg for tariff rise
The US intends to raise tariffs on European fruit and vegetables in retaliation for higher EU tariffs on American brown rice. Tariffs will also be upped on cheese and spices.
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ArticleSouth African heat takes its toll
The grape harvest is down on original forecasts, meanwhile the first pears arrive.
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ArticleBananas hit supply glitch
Fears of a banana price war among the major multiples resurfaced this week as Tesco and Sainsbury’s lowered prices in their value lines in response to Asda, while banana supply on the wholesale markets was the shortest it has been for nearly four years.