All articles by Anna Sbuttoni – Page 4
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SHAFFE makes citrus forcast
The Southern Hemisphere Association of Fresh Fruit Exporters (SHAFFE) has forecast citrus production from Argentina, Australia, Peru, South Africa and Uruguay will be broadly in line with last
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California stones face tough season
Stonefruit from the US state of California faces a tough season, with volumes of peaches, plums and nectarines forecast to rise slightly on last year to 46.8 million cartons.
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ArticleTory-Lib Dem government leaves industry wondering
As the first coalition government in 70 years sets to work in the UK this week, fresh produce companies have been left wondering how it will affect their business - particularly with wider European economic problems, most notably in Greece and Spain.
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ArticleObituary: Philip Palmer of importer DG Fruit Ltd
Philip Palmer of importer DG Fruit UK Ltd has died at the age of just 42.
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Poupart to bring Goal Fruit to UK
Poupart Imports is teaming up with South African exporter Betko to bring the Goal Fruit brand to the UK.
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ArticleEuropean stonefruit volumes fall
European stonefruit figures released at last week’s Europêch’ conference in Perpignan show significant declines in apricot production in France and Spain, while peach and nectarine output is lower than last year across the continent and characterised mainly by a late start.
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Health messages up for STC debate
The fresh produce industry needs a unified, clear and simple message to convince not only the next generation of consumers, but the parents feeding them, that eating fruit and vegetables is the key to a healthier future.
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Two weeks to get BOGOF Re:fresh tickets
There are still two weeks to take advantage of the BOGOF ticket offer for this year’s Re:fresh Conference, on 13 May.
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ArticleNew-season spears celebrated at Borough
Borough Market’s Elsey & Bent welcomed Cobrey Farms’ first new-season green and purple Wye Valley-branded asparagus last week.
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ArticleRosie Boycott makes import dig
Mayor of London Boris Johnson’s principal food adviser Rosie Boycott opened the inaugural meeting of the London branch of the Women’s Food & Farming Union (WFU) on Tuesday.
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Supermarkets need 'health warning'
Supermarkets should come with a “health warning” and must face up to their responsibilities as a key influence on food choices, Professor Stephen Atkin of Hull York Medical School told the HDC/STC Spring Conference on Monday.
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ArticleRe:fresh judges reveal award finalists
The shortlist of finalists for the Re:fresh Awards 2010 has been drawn up and the countdown is now on to the industry’s largest annual gathering in London on 13 May.
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ArticleFlorette gets Three Lions on a plate
Florette is set to capitalise on football mania across the UK this summer with its FIFA World Cup-themed official England Three Lions Salad.
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ArticleJersey Royal Company launches brand first
The Jersey Royal Company has launched its first-ever branded new potato range at Tesco and plans to follow this up with the introduction of a branded Kent Potato Company range of potato packs from the start of the UK season.
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ArticleMash Direct extends prepared range
Mash Direct has extended its prepared range with carrot batons in a tangy orange sauce, presented at the Food & Drink Expo in Birmingham last week.
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ArticleHumber Quality Foods extends range
Humber Quality Foods Ltd (HQF) has extended its prepared produce range with chunky cut carrots.
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ArticleWOW! Micro Leaf looks at living lines
WOW! Micro Leaf is developing a range of living lines to add to its range of micro herbs and salads.
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ArticleSA grapefruit aims for UK boost
A promotional campaign for South African grapefruit in the UK is to focus on educating consumers and highlighting the eating quality of modern varieties.
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ArticleTV doctor praises Spanish berries
The Seasonal Berries campaign backed Spanish strawberries at a press event in London last week, where TV presenter Dr Christian Jessen told consumer journalists about the health benefits of eating berries before the group sampled berry recipes at tapas restaurant Iberica.
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Chile hit by second earthquake
Chile was hit by a second earthquake today, this time registering 7.2 magnitude on the Richter scale and striking Santiago and major fruit port Valparaiso.