All articles by Alex Lawson – Page 48
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ArticleBerry Congress line-up strengthens
The Global Berry Congress has confirmed some of the berry world's leading players as its latest keynote speakers.
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ArticleChilean avocado exports to drop
Further downward pressure on Chilean avocado export volumes is expected this season as a result of strong domestic demand from within the South American country, a leading industry figure has reported.
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ArticleSpanish produce exports strengthen
Despite difficult start to 2010 campaign, Spanish fruit and vegetable exports recovered with a strong last quarter of the year.
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ArticleWaitrose launches food security centre
Two leading UK institutes have joined forces with Waitrose to establish a new centre, aimed at helping the UK farming and food sector to meet increasing challenges in food production and sustainability.
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ArticleDel Monte reports Q4 sales fall
Del Monte is optimistic for the year ahead despite reporting a fall in sales for the fourth quarter.
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ArticleAHDB appoints finance director
Chris Goodwin has been appointed director of finance and business services at the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB).
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ArticleNew blueberry research begins
Scottish consumers are to be quizzed on their opinions on blueberries as part of a new HortLINK project.
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ArticleBrakes unveils new strategy
Brakes Group has announced a series of major commitments as part of an ambitious Corporate, Social and Environmental Responsibility (CSER) programme titled Protecting Tomorrow Today.
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ArticleThe Co-op achieves food domination
The Co-operative Group has completed its quest for UK domination with a food store in every postal code.
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ArticleDominican Republic faces tough task
The Dominican Republic (DR) could be “like South Africa after de-regulation” with small exporters fighting for a place in the market, Savid has warned.
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ArticleWaitrose takes on Ocado
UK supermarket Waitrose has spent £10 million relaunching its online home-delivery service.
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Mexican bananas eye UK market
Mexican banana exporter Coliman is growing exports to Europe as part of a push to reach out to new markets.
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ArticleBig freeze hits Irish vegetables
The big winter freeze, the worst in living memory, has caused extensive damage to vegetable crops across the Irish Republic, according to the Irish Horticultural Association (IHA).
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ArticleDole focuses on water footprint
Multinational launches new water efficiency drive in bid to reduce environmental impact of its fresh produce sourcing operations
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ArticleDole turns focus on water footprint
Dole Europe has launched a new focus on water efficiency as it looks to reduce its water footprint.
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Eastern promise for East Malling
Scientists at East Malling Research (EMR) have taken a major step towards scientific collaboration with China after it signed a high level Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with its opposite numbers in Beijing, China.
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Hortyfruta lands on Facebook
Hortyfruta, the trade organisation which represents co-operatives of 18,000 fruit and vegetable growers in the Andalusia region of Spain has launched a profile on Facebook.
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ArticleSainsbury’s warns growers over expectations
Sainsbury’s has warned growers it cannot force partnerships within its supply chains for its own benefit.
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Puffin Produce launches Welsh brand
Fresh produce brand Blas Y Tir (Taste of the Land), owned by Puffin Produce, is being launched in Welsh supermarkets to meet steadily growing demand for authentically regional produce.