Dried fruit and nuts news archive – Page 29
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Playing fair
As Fairtrade Fortnight gets everyone talking about ethical shopping, Anna Sbuttoni asks what supermarket price wars mean for the brand and how sales of certified fresh produce can make a comeback after a difficult 12 months
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California almonds tap into snack market
A new campaign aims to position the nuts as a healthy and convenient product for women on-the-go
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Australian dried fruit sector receives boost
Two new apricot varieties could help boost production in Australia’s flagging dried fruit sector
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Chile creates Walnut Commission
Chilean walnut suppliers have come together as a group to support the anticipated rise in national production
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New SOLAs granted for fruit crops
The biological product DiPel DF has been granted new SOLAs for use as a horticultural insecticide in a number of crops including grapes, apricots, plums, kiwifruit and protected blueberries.
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Growth in US walnut exports to Asia
Federally-funded promotional programmes have given Californian walnut exports to Asian markets a significant boost this year
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As prices soar, can dried fruit and nut sales continue to grow?
The dried fruit and nut category has been growing in popularity in recent years but, as Sonya Hook reports, that growth could be undermined by soaring global commodity prices
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Fairtrade Afghan raisins hit UK
The Fairtrade Foundation has announced that Fairtrade-certified raisins grown in war-torn Afghanistan will now be available in the UK
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Producers expect a merry Christmas
Key lines such as Brussels sprouts, nuts and dates are never far away from any Brit’s Christmas plate, and producers are upbeat that nothing can stand in the way of another successful festive season. Doris Lee Butterworth reports
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Turkish hazelnut sector under spotlight
World's largest hazelnut producer is expected to come under major scrutiny at international summit meeting in Italy
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Naked Fruit pots hit Budgens
Del Monte has launched its Naked Fruit range into Budgens.The snack pots of mango, tropical fruit salad, melon medley and Del Monte Gold extra sweet pineapple will have a £1 price point and come with a built-in spork.
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Healthy eating drives UK nut market
New food report by international researcher Mintel values UK dried fruit and nut market at £547m
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Spanish almond harvest down
Union claims poor prices threaten future of Spanish almond production after disappointing 2010 harvest
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Fears rise over Egyptian produce
The Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC) has raised concerns with the Food Standards Agency and the European Commission regarding the inclusion of products under new regulations on “high risk” produce.
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New dawn for Hull wholesalers
Hull Wholesale Market relocated to a brand-new, purpose-built facility at the end of last year, marking a new start for traders. However, the fight to the end game was drawn out, leaving many missed opportunities. Elizabeth O’Keefe paints a picture of a market that is discovering a new lease of life
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Dom Rep banana controls lifted
The Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC) scored a major victory on Wednesday securing the immediate lifting of unnecessary controls for bananas from the Dominican Republic and saving importers tens of thousands of pounds and lengthy delays.
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Spanish almond crop volumes tumble
Country’s almond sector is latest victim of affects of heavy rains that hit southern Spain earlier this year
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Algeria plans date export boost
The country could see date exports increase considerably in the next few years, says committee president
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Algeria struggles with exports
The North African country reportedly has a number of obstacles to overcome before it can increase its exports overseas
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Bio Tunisia label is unveiled
This week sees the launch of Tunisia's first organic label, Bio Tunisia, aimed at adding value to the country's fresh produce exports