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  • Catriona Mowbray the new national account manager for Waitrose at IFP
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    IFP makes Waitrose appointment

    2003-08-06T16:07:55Z

    Isleham Fresh Produce introduces its new account manager for Waitrose.

  • Hail hits Valencia
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    Hail hits Valencia

    2003-08-05T20:27:20Z

    Hailstorms late in the evening of July 30 have caused damage to crops in the eastern Spanish region of Valencia.

  • NZ growers vote to unify
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    NZ growers vote to unify

    2003-08-05T16:22:47Z

    Growers in New Zealand have voted in principle to merge their industry organisations.

  • The Picota cherry benefitted from the Foods from Spain campaign
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    Promotion success for Spanish Picota

    2003-08-05T16:21:11Z

    Foods from Spain has pronounced itself delighted with the success of the 2003 campaign for Spanish Picota cherries.

  • Tesco push for SA avocados
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    Tesco push for SA avocados

    2003-08-04T17:53:12Z

    South African avocados are the focus of a major consumer promotion at Tesco.

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    CBI figures reveal good July retail performance

    2003-08-04T17:11:29Z

    Retail figures released for July showing a pleasing increase in performance

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    Online exhibition launched

    2003-08-04T17:11:16Z

    Exhibitors will be able reach wider audiencies for longer with a virtual stand from Foodex Meatex

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    Almeria growers issue new label

    2003-08-03T20:57:51Z

    Fruit and vegetable growers in Almeria are joining together under a new food safety and quality label.

  • HDC agrees tree-fruit projects
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    HDC agrees tree-fruit projects

    2003-08-01T13:25:36Z

    Eight new projects will address high-priority issues for tree fruit growers says the HDC

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    NFU welcomes Defra consultation

    2003-08-01T13:25:29Z

    Defra's decision to implement changes to the Common Agricultural Policy has been applauded by the National Farmers Union.

  • Belgians celebrate tomato success
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    Belgians celebrate tomato success

    2003-08-01T12:05:19Z

    Belgian auction Mechlin records soaring popularity of on-the-vine tomatoes.

  • Unsettled weather triggers blight
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    Unsettled weather triggers blight

    2003-08-01T12:04:32Z

    The BPC has confirmed 30 cases of potato blight across the country.

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    Plum job

    2003-07-31T21:46:19Z

    The UK plum sector is expecting a good volume, high quality year and the season is already under way with early supplies on retail shelves being sourced from both major growing areas in Kent and the Vale of Evesham.

  • Chile's grape hope
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    Chile's grape hope

    2003-07-31T21:39:09Z

    Juan Carolus Brown of the Brown Group has told freshinfo that Chile could have its own grape variety within the next five years.

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    Granny going free

    2003-07-31T21:37:13Z

    Sainsbury's has launched a “buy one get second half- price” promotion with Cape Granny Smith apples.

  • Labour issues politicised
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    Labour issues politicised

    2003-07-31T20:51:55Z

    The issue of illegal gangmaster labour rackets is moving up the political agenda, Fresh Produce Consortium chief executive Doug Henderson said this week.

  • Banana NGOs re-active
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    Banana NGOs re-active

    2003-07-30T18:33:39Z

    Non-governmental organisations in the banana sector are becoming more active again after a prolonged period of apparent inactivity as banana price deflation has hit 30 per cent over the past 12 months.

  • Israeli citrus surge
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    Israeli citrus surge

    2003-07-29T17:16:31Z

    This summer has seen an unprecedented surge of new citrus plantings in Israel as part of a programme begun two seasons ago.

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    Everyone loves British plums

    2003-07-28T17:29:22Z

    The National Farmers' Union has unveiled plans for a new promotional campaign. Everyone Loves Great British Plums will be launched on August 18 to mark the arrival of British plums.

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    Soft, but very strong

    2003-07-27T00:00:00Z

    The UK soft fruit industry heads for Fruit Focus in fine fettle, as sales figures reflect a fine British summer.