All articles by Ed Bedington – Page 33
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ArticleGrim outlook for New Zealand apple growers
New Zealand apple growers are facing an exceptionally grim season this year, with the majority of returns being below the cost of production.
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ArticleVivaldi signs catering deal
Vivaldi potato marketers Naturally Best have signed a deal with leading UK events catering company Express Cafés.
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ArticleEU top-fruit production falls
EU apple production is set to fall this year, dragged down by a drop in production from the union’s new member states, according to latest figures from the Prognosfruit 2005 forum.
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Fruit drives inflation upwards
Fruit is one of the driving factors behind rising inflation, statistics have shown.
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ArticleOn-the-go packaging launched
Produce Packaging has launched a versatile marketing solution to help health-conscious consumers pick up fresh produce on-the-go.
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Alliance attacks OFT decision
The Office of Fair Trading’s ruling on the supermarket code of conduct has been described as a “failure to regulate” by the Breaking the Armlock Alliance.
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ArticleTesco's fresh streak continues
Tesco continues to streak ahead of the pack when it comes to market share, and in the fresh produce sector, it is no different.
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Aviko aims for children
A potato processor is hoping for success during the school holidays with its latest launch.
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English apricots in Sainsbury's
The first English apricot crop has arrived on Sainsbury’s shelves, thanks to warmer summers and improved growing systems.
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ArticleOFT rules against stronger control of retailers
The Office of Fair Trading has declared there is no need for greater regulation of the supermarkets.
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Banana decision a boost for Latin America
While the ACP countries have been left reeling by the recent WTO decision, Latin American producers are pleased with the outcome.
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Grocery bucks retail trend
High street trading is still tough, according to latest figures from a CBI survey.
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ACP disappointed with WTO decision
Caribbean banana producers have expressed disappointment with the WTO decision to side with Latin American producers.
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ArticleSainsbury's camps it up
Apple eaters are being given the chance to get outdoors this summer with a new promotion in Sainsbury’s.
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ArticleFresh produce availability on a high
Bananas and oranges came out top in the ECR On-Shelf Availability survey this quarter, while fresh produce as a category held onto second place.
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Jiffy launches Fruit Pads
Protective packaging specialist Jiffy is aiming for the fruit sector with the launch of a new product.
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Branston gets LinkFresh
IT provider Anglia Business Solutions has announced it has successfully completed the initial phases of an implementation of its LinkFresh Business Management Solution with potato supplier Branston.
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Fruit salad tree exposed as hoax
Welsh hoaxers are being hunted after a prank convinced a 94-year-old gardener he had a multi-fruit bearing tree.
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Atkins files for bankruptcy protection
Atkins Nutritionals, the company behind the low-carb diet craze has applied for bankruptcy protection in the US.
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ArticleWTO backs Latin America in banana dispute
World trade bosses have backed Latin American producers in the dispute over European Union plans to overhaul its banana import tariffs.