All Ireland articles – Page 28
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Irish growers defend Tesco
In an unusual development, a group of 25 Irish vegetable growers has issued a statement defending its relationship with Tesco against what it calls damaging “rumours and misleading accusations”.
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"Super dump" a blow to Irish growers
Irish growers have been dealt a fresh blow with the official go-ahead for a so-called super dump in the heart of their industry, right in the middle of horticulture minister Trevor Sargent’s constituency.
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Irish farming goes GM-free
Ireland last week adopted a genetically modified (GM) free policy with a ban on the cultivation of all GM plants.
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ArticleTesco in open-ended Irish deal
Tesco Ireland has agreed an open-ended deal with a group of vegetable growers in the Republic to buy 211,000kg of fresh produce a week at what are described as “above market” prices.
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Irish supply chain powwow set
Delegates representing Irish growers and their major retail customers in Ireland are being invited to a special conference to discuss the state of the industry and how the problems threatening it can best be tackled.
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Irish organics get promotional boost
Irish organic horticulture has been given a major boost with the announcement of a new promotional board.
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ArticleStable first half for Total Produce
The Irish company has announced that revenue grew slightly while group profit fell during the opening six months of the year
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ArticlePositive first-half results for Fyffes
The Ireland-based fresh produce group has reported on improved group revenue, profit and earnings for the first half of 2009
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Tesco to host Northern Irish show
Tesco is pledging its support to the Northern Irish market by launching a new consumer food and drink show next month.
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ArticleIrish respond to potato drop
An 11 per cent drop in the value and volume of potatoes sold on the Irish retail market is causing some concern to Bord Bia, the Republic’s food board.
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ArticleIrish pallet business opens
A new pallet box distribution company has been opened up in Dublin by an entrepreneur with a 35-year career in the business.
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Convincing consumers is the challenge
Fresh produce brands must offer something unique if they are to stand out as something for which the market will pay a premium
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ArticleIrish multiples issued warning
Multiples in the Irish Republic have been warned that excessive profit-taking will damage the country’s food industry, which supports 230,000 jobs.
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ArticleMixed news for Irish organics
Irish horticulture minister Trevor Sargent delivered mixed news to the Republic’s growers last week - a new board to promote organic produce, but the suspension of capital investment grants that encourage the switch from conventional farming.
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ArticleIreland backs ombud as farmers riot
The Irish horticulture minister Trevor Sargent has publicly backed calls for the appointment of a retail ombudsman, and the introduction a code of practice, to protect producers from an abuse of power by the “intimidating” multiples.
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ArticleNew appointments at Total Produce
Company announces changes to its financial directorship and management as it targets further growth in the coming year
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ArticleFyffes increases earnings target for 2009
Fyffes has increased its earnings forecast for 2009, thanks to a strong performance in Continental European markets
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Fruit and veg hit in Irish price blitz
Fruit and vegetables feature prominently in a price-cutting blitz announced by Dunnes Stores in the Irish Republic, as it strikes back against the reductions implemented by market leader Tesco, its major domestic competitor.
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ArticleFyffes to celebrate brand landmark
The tropical produce importer-distributor is set to celebrate the 80th birthday of its blue label brand on 16 July this year
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Trade pollsters back Irish growers' move
More than 80 per cent of pollsters on freshinfo this past week believe that the action of Irish growers last week storming a Tesco executive meeting in a local hotel is the way to get a point across.