All Production & Trade articles – Page 1644
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BRC reports March sales growth
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) reports a rise of 1.3 per cent on a like-for-like basis in retail sales and a 4.4 per cent rise on a total basis for the year ending March 2004.
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On-line guide broadens south west horizons
South West Food & Drink has launched an advanced on-line Buyers’ Guide directory of food and drink producers in the region.
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ArticleNew line of harvesters hit UK
French firm BCMH-TECH is bringing a new line of vining pea and bean harvesters to the UK and working demonstrations will be taking place in July.
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ArticleWindwards moving forward
Six months since pulling out of the Banana Group, Windwards Bananas has become less reliant on sales of loose bananas in the UK and is successfully developing its own arrangements with individual retailers.
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ArticleSouth African avocado crops lighter prediction
Initial South African avocado forecasts from Capespan point to both the Hass and Ryan crops being lighter than last year, said Ian Waller, responsible for export programmes at Capespan.
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ArticleTesco launches campaign to save satsumas
TESCO has launched a Save Our Satsumas campaign with its category supplier Muñoz Mehadrin UK.
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ArticleThree more sponsors get Re:freshed
Three more sponsors have teamed up with Fresh Produce Journal, Highbury Nexus and the FPC to support the inaugural Re:fresh Conference and Awards.
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ArticleIslands get late promo boost
As a tough season for the Canary Islands tomato business tails off, the sector is benefiting from a late season promotional push.
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ArticleFrosts damage European stonefruit
Winter frosts have damaged stonefruit crops across Spanish and French producing areas to varying degrees.
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ArticlePlum tomato deal for Somerfield
Stubbins goes commercial after trials success with orange plum tomato for Somerfield
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ArticlePlums too plentiful
The plum job is still in disarray as northern and southern hemisphere seasons get ready to cross over.
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ArticleNZ kiwifruit prepared for frosts
The kiwifruit industry in New Zealand is bracing itself for a forecast untimely cold snap.
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ArticlePartnership to reduce certification costs
Two professional food safety standards and inspections bodies have created a partnership to offer organic businesses efficient and cost-effective inspection and certification services.
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ArticleGreenery signs organic joint venture
The Nautilus co-operative and VTN/ Greenery Naturelle have signed a joint venture agreement.
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Zimbabwe recovery to be based on horticulture
A tour of the Horticultural Research Institute in Cairo convinced Zimbabwe’s minister of agriculture that his country’s horticulture sector holds the key to economic revival.
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ArticleLifting begins in Jersey
A tough potato market in the UK is greeting first liftings of the Jersey Royal crop.
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Anecoop results bring cheer
Spanish exporter Anecoop has announced some record results at its recent agm.
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ArticleChileans make export announcement
The Chilean fruit sector has announced a major export service development as well as its sponsorship of a key award at next month's Re:fresh event.
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Scottish organic sector gaining support
The Scottish organic fruit and veg sector is getting a leg-up from the national Organic Action Plan

