All articles by Steven Maxwell – Page 18
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ArticleWaitrose celebrates sales landmark
British supermarket operator says 2010 was a “milestone” year in sales terms, as its breaks €5bn barrier
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ArticleCertis signs distribution deal with Trécé
Company announces agreement to develop and distribute Trécé’s biological pest control products in Europe
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ArticleGrocery sector confident for prospects
Optimism strong for future in spite of rising commodity and energy costs, global survey concludes
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ArticleCall for improved aid to Canaries
Spanish islands’ banana sector urges EU and Spanish government to boost financial support to “ensure survival”
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ArticleAnecoop celebrates double anniversary
2011 marks anniversary of group’s foundation and launch of its successful Bouquet brand
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ArticleSpain’s tomato exports fall
In the wake of a weather-troubled year, Spanish tomato exports reported to have decreased
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ArticleFrosts hit Spanish citrus
Citrus and artichokes said to be main crops affected by new wave of cold weather in south-eastern Spain
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ArticleAuchan’s Zenalco posts strong results
Retailer’s Spanish fresh produce export subsidiary achieves increase in sales during 2010
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ArticleConcern over EU nitrate plans
Leafy vegetable producers say new proposed limits on nitrate levels could be difficult to achieve on a consistent basis
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ArticleJFC owner ‘in talks’ over Venezuela move
Russian company’s owner reportedly in talks to set up banana production joint venture in Venezuela
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ArticleEU committee approves tariff deal
European Parliament trade committee gives stamp of approval to banana tariff reduction, but calls for help for EU growers
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ArticleCitrus PGI signs deal with Repsol
Spanish PGI organisation announces distribution deal with national petrol station operator
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ArticleLidl ‘stops sale of Spanish peppers’
Importers claim German discounter has stopped sale of Spanish peppers after finding banned chemical
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ArticleNew brand for Spanish citrus
Valencia-based company unveils superhero-themed brand, which it hopes will encourage children to eat fruit
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ArticleEcuador ‘needs new tariff deal with EU’
Exporters urge country’s president to restart talks with EU to gain lower banana import tariff
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ArticleCanaries growers look to new markets
Islands’ banana sector keen to explore new markets, as returns in Spain decrease
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ArticleFepex and Greens join to fight Morocco deal
Spanish national federation meets with European Parliament Green MPs to campaign against trade deal
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ArticleTesco sales hit by winter weather
Grocery retailer says domestic sales growth slowed due to disruption caused by heavy snow
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ArticleNew organic citrus specialist launched
This month saw the creation of Ecomer, which aims to become the number one organic citrus specialist in Europe
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ArticleColombia’s growers aim to bounce back
After a troubled, weather-hit 2010, the country is aiming for a recovery in banana production volumes this year