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Discounters benefit from economic woes
Aldi and Lidl are benefiting from the current financial squeeze on households and are increasing their marketshare in the UK, reveals new figures
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ArticleDrought conditions hit Australia's topfruit
Pear production and exports will fall this year as the dry conditions bite, although apple exports are expected to increase
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Tesco to sell 'monster' vegetable box
The UK retailer is taking advantage of the recent change in EU marketing regulations
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Israeli spuds set to hit UK
The first shipment of Israeli potatoes left the country on November 19 this year.
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ArticleUncertain times for lychee sector
After a bumper crop last season, South Africa's lychee growers are preparing themselves for a 30 per cent drop in export volumes this year
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ArticleMovers & Shakers|November/December
Full round-up of all the latest major appointments, departures and news within the European fresh produce industry over the past month
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Emerging sources all the rage at UK supermarkets
This week I get the feeling that the traditional regions of sourcing are under increasing pressure from newcomers. While the
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UK workers need support as well
The Gangmasters Licensing Authority (GLA) took part this week in what is thought to be the largest-ever operation of its kind
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BA to reduce fuel surcharge
The change will come into force on 1 December, the group has announced
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UK and West Bank in veg labelling row
A British government plan to label vegetables produced by Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank has sparked international tension as foreign secretary David Miliband visits Israel.
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ArticleOrganic campaign in full swing for Agrexco
the Israeli group is continuing its push to increase its organic presence in Europe
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English pears struck by weather
While the apple crop has largely survived the varied weather problems of this year in all English production areas, pears have not been so lucky.
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ArticleTesco unveils English master
The first commercial supplies of UK Rubens apples went on sale at Tesco on Wednesday.
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Quarterly growth for Asda
The UK group has overseen a tenth successive quarter of like-for-like sales growth
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ArticleTurkey shapes up to UK challenge
Citrus is a staple in the UK throughout the festive period, to be found in Christmas stockings across the country. This season, Turkish growers and exporters are expecting a bigger crop than last year and are aiming to grow their share of the UK market at this competitive time. Anna Sbuttoni reports.
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ArticleDelayed English job dominates retail strategic thinking
This is the quarter when the apple category largely flies back - from the southern hemisphere - and thinks of England. The domestic season is playing catch-up, but most supermarkets have kept up or enhanced their support for the in-demand home-grown crop this season. Tommy Leighton reports.
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Club created to back Rubens apple variety
The introduction of the variety to the international apple market will be carefully managed by a range of companies
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ArticleAsda scores British edamame bean first
Asda is set to become the first-ever British retailer to sell edamame beans fresh in their pods.
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ArticleBA World Cargo opens Thai office
Establishment of new customer service team in Bangkok set to boost company's operations in south-east Asia
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ArticleBA World Cargo opens Thai office
Establishment of new customer service team in Bangkok set to boost company's operations in south-east Asia