Retail archive – Page 143
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City Harvest: ‘Please continue generosity beyond Covid-19’
London food charity calls for businesses to start donating whenever they can as coronavirus brings its invaluable work into sharp focus
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India’s table grape exports at risk
Shortages in labour and transport facilities caused by coronavirus concerns producers as table grape season hits peak
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Covid-19 impact wide and varied
From eastern Europe to Central Asia, the response to the coronavirus is affecting all stages of the supply chain, according to Andriy Yarmak of the UN’s FAO
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Fruitbox: Major changes in India and China
Podcast looks at how the world's biggest fruit and veg markets are evolving, not least because of coronavirus.
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Australian fresh produce exports to restart
Flights to key export markets will deliver fresh produce as part of Government rescue package
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Germany faces fruit and veg shortages
Head of leading supplier Frutania warns of rising prices and lack of produce due to coronavirus restrictions
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Fruitbox: Italian suppliers rising to the coronavirus challenge
Episode 3 brings you expert analysis from Italy, where coronavirus is creating major challenges for fruit and veg suppliers
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FTA launches campaign to keep goods moving
‘Logistics Helps Logistics’ social media campaign is designed to plug labour shortages and help sector cope with huge rise in retail demand
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Analysis: consumers rediscover taste for oranges
Oranges are not the only fruit, but in this time of crisis they are coming into their own, says Paco Borrás
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Best-ever sales month for supermarkets
Restriction of movement combined with closure of restaurants sees consumers stocking up on food and drink in their droves
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DiMuto eyes Latin American expansion
Singapore-based trade solutions platform secures funding from venture capital studio to expand globally
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"Asparagus crop could be left to die"
Asparagus grower Andrew Brice warns of massive labour shortage ahead of major British fruit and vegetable seasons
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Fyffes reassures consumers during visit from Taoiseach
Supplier's chairman David McCann meets Irish PM Leo Varadkar to discuss supply lines amid coronavirus crisis
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Flagship store for Sam’s Club China
Walmart China’s membership-based arm will open a flagship store in Shanghai
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Vietnam anticipating increase in exports
Fresh produce businesses across Vietnam are preparing for a boost in agricultural exports to China once the market recovers
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Fairer fruit
Despite progress in the supply chain, bananas remain a controversial product when it comes to workers’ rights, wages and support for small farmers. Fred Searle hears from Alistair Smith of Banana Link, a non-profit cooperative that advocates for a fair and sustainable banana trade
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Fresh tech: six of the best
New technology is constantly being released to help growers in their quest for efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Here are six of the most eye-catching innovations on the market right now
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Podcasts
Fruitbox: What happened next in China?
Produce industry expert David Smith explains how China's fruit and veg market is coping after the coronavirus outbreak
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More funding for Wangjiahuan
Chinese farm to business platform receives second round funding from tech giant Meituan Dianping
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Fears grow over Covid-19 impact
The French produce sector faces multiple challenges from the coronavirus crisis, including growing worker shortages, as seasonal labour dries up