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ArticleScience going global
Innovation, added value and being consumer-led are all vital in the fresh produce sector and are frequently cited by companies in these pages as what keeps them ahead of the game. But behind the buzz words are hundreds of projects taking place around the world as part of a global network of research and development. English-speaking countries are well placed to benefit with English the international language of science. Kathy Hammond looks at the internationalisation of R&D in horticulture and fresh produce.
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ArticleOz looking to taste success with M&S
Australian stonefruit producers are looking for success in Marks & Spencer with their white flesh nectarines.
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Spanish plum record
While it is not the largest of the Spanish regions, Extremadura is claiming the title of the world’s largest exporter of plums after last year’s season.
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Capespan restructures
Capespan has shaken up its South African procurement operations, Capespan Exports.
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Grape packaging update from Infia
Packaging specialist Infia is launching a new side-ventilated punnet ideal for grapes.
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ArticleFruit health row brewing down under
A row is brewing down under over draft regulations which could leave New Zealand and Australian fruit producers unable to claim their produce as healthy.
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ArticleSun World shines on
Sun World International, California grower and operator of the world’s largest fruit breeding programme, underwent a change of ownership in 2005. Senior vice president David Marguleas tells Tommy Leighton that the company has thrived on change and is ready to move forward at pace.
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Sun World appoints marketers
California-based Sun World has named three new distributors as licensed marketers of its new stone fruit lines.
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Cherry Passion to scorch UK market
This summer is set to be a scorcher for British consumers with the arrival of new brand Cherry Passion, according to Stefano Pezzo, of Bragantini Marco and Figli SNC.
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ArticleBest of the rest
Foods from Spain’s promotional campaign in the UK focuses on the products and regions that are covered earlier in this supplement. But there is much more besides and here is a round-up of the best of the rest.
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ArticleItaly makes a comeback
Horticulture has traditionally been an important aspect of Italy’s economy. Yet, in recent years the sector has been struggling in the face of strong competition from other Mediterranean countries, and farmgate prices are dangerously low. As Cesena gets ready to host the twenty-second annual Macfrut conference, all eyes are focused on the Far East, writes Elspeth Waters.
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Europech to discuss cold snap
European stonefruit congress Europech will be held April 27 and 28 in Perpignan.
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ArticleSun World appoints Unifrutti as grape marketer-licensee
Chilean fruit giant joins seven other distributors of Sun World varieties worldwide.
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ArticleRHG improves its fitness
The 2004 grape tender at Tesco left Kent-based Richard Hochfeld Group (RHG) in a much stronger position with the UK’s leading retailer. Not only has the company benefited from larger programmes, RHG has examined every facet of its business to emerge a fitter organisation, better equipped to meet the expectations of its major UK customer. Tommy Leighton reports.
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ArticleLow demand hits soft-fruit producers
Weak demand has hit home for strawberry producers in a year in which volumes have doubled.
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ArticleChilean exports smash through 200 million case mark
Chilean Exporters’ Association celebrates milestone season.
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ArticleClimate change to create garden of Scotland
A report in The Times predicts that the garden of England will move to Scotland long before the end of the century, while Kent will become a stonefruit haven.
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ArticleChile cools after fast start
In this week’s focus on kiwifruit the Journal looks at the Chilean market, where a strong start to the season gave hope for an exceptional performance, but oversupply towards the end of the campaign have marginally dampened spirits.
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ArticleUK stonefruit expecting heavy volumes
The UK cherry crop is still expected to be larger in volume than last year despite recent rainfall.