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"Ruthless" Tesco blamed for co-op closure
An “absolutely ruthless” Tesco was to blame for the collapse earlier this year of the Irish Republic’s only large-scale vegetable co-operative, a parliamentary committee was told in Dublin last week.
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ArticleLemon market awaits Turkey
The UK market is eagerly awaiting the start of the northern hemisphere lemon season, as prices for southern hemisphere fruit climbed still higher.
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Melon supplies run tight
The changeover in seasons from Europe to Latin America is causing some supply issues for melon availability.
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ArticleNamibia in EU grape deadlock
The Namibian government has refused to sign its Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) with the EU, leaving grape exporters facing a serious loss of trade preferences or a considerable increase in costs.
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Staffline battles recession problems
Recruitment and human resource specialist Staffline has reported a significant fall in revenue and a static level of profit as it deals with the recession.
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ArticleTurkish agriculture untouched by floods
Istanbul is still reeling from the devastating effects of Wednesday’s flash floods, but the agricultural sector appears to have escaped unscathed
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Pico extends into citrus supplies
Egyptian soft-fruit specialist Pico is branching into citrus this winter, with its first supplies to come on stream in mid-November.
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ArticleNew bee report alarms UK organisations
Several organisations in the UK have demanded the suspension of neonicotinoid pesticides after a new report on their impact on bees
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ArticleIndian exports to hit US$20bn
Indian agricultural exports will more than double over the next five years to US$20bn, according to officials
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ArticleHazeldene opens second UK trials
Prepared salad supplier Hazeldene opened its second round of lettuce trials in the UK to its customers and growers last week in Lathom, Lancashire, as part of the company’s Plant to Plate strategy that aims to “put more flavour on the plate”.
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ArticleJapan losing blueberry focus
Lack of growth in the Japanese blueberry market is causing Australian exporters to look elsewhere
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ArticleUttarakhand authorities push blackberries
Uttarakhand state authorities are encouraging farmers to begin production of blackberries for export to Europe
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ArticleCalavo posts strong Q3 results
US group reports on an "outstanding quarter", with both net income and revenue improving considerably on the previous year
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ArticleStrawberry growers sterilise land
Strawberry growers are being advised to start sterilising land as soon as soil conditions allow for best results this autumn.
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ArticleFlooding destroys fruit in São Paulo
Traders in São Paulo, Brazil, lost tonnes of watermelons and pineapples on Tuesday due to flooding brought about by severe rainfall
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ArticleAustralian blueberries hit markets late
Australian blueberries are about to land in markets after a late start, facing mixed competition from South America
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ArticleRecord year for US apples in India
Indian sales of Washington apples hit a record during the last season, marking dramatic growth
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ArticleNew apple varieties a priority
With Belgian apple volumes expected to be down this season, LAVA’s Luc Vanoirbeek has recommended a focus on new varieties
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ArticleFilipino banana case picks up pace
A motion has been made in Australia's Federal Parliament against imports of bananas from the Philippines
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ArticleNew grape varieties arrive in Europe
UK company Mack takes delivery of first commercial volumes from 15-year project run by US company Giumarra