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Consumers still cautious, confirms BRC
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has said that today’s retail figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) confirm the BRC’s findings, published last week, “that strong retail sales in June and July were not sustained”.
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ArticleBrazil to increase exports to Russia
The country is looking to increase its presence in the Russian fresh produce market, according to a government official
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Budgens boom follows own-brand sales
Budgens has seen an uplift in sales of up to 24 per cent with the relaunch of its own brand ‘better’ tier, as it continues to develop its own brand range.
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ArticleAgrexco readies red grapefruit season
The Israeli exporter’s Carmel-branded red grapefruit is set to be exported later this month
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Late start for Spanish citrus
Inspectors from the Spanish official export surveillance and regulatory authority (SOIVRE) have reported that the citrus season is running at least one to two weeks behind recent averages.
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ArticleThe Co-op under fire
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has become concerned by reports from its membership that The Co-operative Group has begun using unreasonable tactics in its dealings with suppliers.
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ArticleNew AQIS fees blocked
A proposal to increase inspection costs for Australian horticultural exporters has fallen through
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ArticleDomestic sales boost Chinese grapes
Strong domestic pricing is making Chinese grape export difficult this season, despite yield growth
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Stormy row meets potential Israeli export ban
The Trade Union Congress (TUC) is to vote on a suggestion to boycott Israeli goods amid a political storm that could potentially cripple some fresh produce exports from the country.
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ArticleFreshfel lobbies EU over China access
Organisation calls on China to be more open in terms of its fresh produce trading relationship with EU countries
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ArticleAgrícola Famosa eyeing Nolem
Grower-exporter declares interest in buying the Brazilian melon producer, which is currently in administration
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ArticleKorean grapes closer to China access
Country could begin sending table grapes to China in 2011 following government's decision to speed up pest risk assessment
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ArticleProfit jump for Asian Citrus Holdings
The group's results during 2008/09 have been boosted by higher direct orange sales to China-based supermarkets
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ArticleChina signs landmark eFresh deal
The Chinese government in Zhangzhou has signed a contract with eFresh.com to boost online international trade
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ArticleWeather may upset Chilean cherries
The country’s spring period, which officially kicks off on 21 September, is forecast to be wet and rainy this year
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ArticleSHAFFE sees export opportunities
Marta Bentancur told visitors to Fruit & Log in Brazil that Southern Hemisphere exporters needed to remain innovative and aware of market trends
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ArticleTarsus tussles for pomegranate pole position
The Turkish region is seeing a rapid increase in pomegranate production, threatening Iran's leading position
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Spaniards face citrus volume dip
Spanish citrus production is forecast to fall by 20-25 per cent this season.
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ArticleFrench apple growers in early harvest
The French apple harvest is running four to five days ahead of last season and fruit volumes are likely to rise by about five per cent across the crop, due in part to a larger size profile than last year.
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ArticleTesco homes in on Asia
Tesco is urging Asian suppliers to get up to speed on international certification standards, as the retailer looks to boost its direct procurement strategy from the region.