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ArticleSouth African grapes wind down
The South African grape season is winding down with sendings so far down seven per cent on levels to the same point in 2007, according to figures released by South African Table Grape Industry.
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GLA revokes Goose licence
Another gangmaster that supplies labour into the fresh produce industry has had its licence revoked by the Gangmasters Licensing Authority (GLA).
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ArticleInfluence the organic v conventional debate
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ArticleAVA strawberries conquer Europe
Scotland-bred AVA strawberries are set for Europe-wide recognition, with the formation of a new grower group on the continent to ensure production meets increasing demand.
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ArticleEarly start in Extremadura
Stonefruit production in the Spanish region of Extremadura is likely to start earlier than usual this season, but volumes may well be reduced.
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Burnley moves up at Sainsbury's
Sainsbury's has promoted supply chain director Roger Burnley to give him the additional responsibility for retail operations, in addition to his existing role.
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ArticleLand more important than ever, says NFU
Growers striving to meet mounting demand for food and fuel in the UK means land has never been more important, the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) said this week.
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Total Produce relays the facts
Total Produce has found that its range of local grower fact sheets has become very popular with its customers of the five wholesale branches they have been trialled in.
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ArticleWhite asparagus makes UK inroads
The UK market is showing unprecedented interest in white asparagus.
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Zespri in early start
Zespri has has kicked off the New Zealand kiwifruit season early this year as its first vessel set sail for Japan last week, after harvesting began three weeks ago.
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ArticleFresca buys to consolidate berry position
As it consolidates its position in the berry category, Fresca Group Ltd has this morning sealed a new arrangement by which it has assisted with a management buy-out at Wallings Nursery Ltd.
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ArticlePound falls to all-time euro low
The pound is experiencing its worst exchange rate against the euro in the single currency’s nine-year history, making goods imported from the eurozone more expensive than ever.
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ArticleCapespan goes through R2 billion barrier
The Capespan Group today reported that its revenue exceeded the R2 billion mark for the first time in 2007, with operating profit jumping 157 per cent to R98.7 million.
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ArticleGarlic shoots into limelight
Winner of the fresh produce category at the Food & Drink Expo Ideas To Dine For awards, The Really Garlicky Company was at the show, not only to pick up its trophy but to promote its new line of garlic shoots.
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ArticleAnecoop volumes break records
Spanish co-op group Anecoop registered record-breaking sales volumes for the 2006-07 season, with citrus (and wine) the star performers.
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Brussels celebrates British produce
The NFU will celebrate its centenary year with an event at the prestigious Bibliothèque Solvay at the heart of the European Union institutions in Brussels on Thursday (April 10).
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ArticleGreenery results pleasing
The Greenery has reported “pleasing results” for its 2007 financial year despite price pressure from customers.
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ArticleAsda accused of unethical stance
ActionAid, a lobby group for suppliers into UK food retailers, has accused Asda of failing to show the right ethical credentials in the face of the competition commission enquiry into the grocery market.
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ArticleGrape commission ruled constitutional
A Californian judge has ruled that the law establishing the California Table Grape Commission and authorising its programmes is constitutional.
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ArticleEastern Cape organic citrus deal on track
Organic satsumas from South Africa’s Eastern Cape are due to arrive in the UK between April 20 and 27, following initial harvesting of the fruit at the end of March.