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ArticleNew report backs SAWS extension
A report compiled for the British government’s Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) has further illustrated the crucial role of seasonal migrant workers and the Seasonal Agricultural Worker Scheme (SAWS) to the horticulture sector.
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ArticleASF introduces pulp-based punnets
Good Natured Fruit-branded soft fruit is to get a boost when it is sold in 100 per cent recyclable, pulp-based punnets.
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ArticleWaitrose veg price claims slammed
Claims by Waitrose that its broccoli prices are defying the credit crunch have been attacked by the industry as an attempt to garner “short-term publicitty, without looking at the bigger picture”.
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ArticleGrowers praying in the rain
Heavy rainfall in the UK over the past two weeks is threatening a number of key crops.
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ArticleGrowth markets in the spotlight at AFC
The potential of Vietnam and India's fresh produce markets were highlighted during the second session of the Asiafruit Congress
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ArticleTaiwan opportunity for Spanish citrus
Far eastern market could prove an attractive option for Spain’s citrus exports, according to national export agency ICEX
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ArticleFyffes reports revenue growth
Despite big increases in the costs of fruit, shipping and fuel, Fyffes has announced growth in revenue and profit
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ArticleBusiness Link offers flood lifeline
Businesses affected, or in danger of being affected, by flooding across the UK were today urged to contact Business Link for help and advice.
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Consumers will pay for pesticides ban
The price of potatoes will double as a consequence of new EU legislation, which seeks to ban large numbers of the pesticides commonly used in modern agriculture.
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ArticleDominican Republic counts cost of Ike
Flooding caused by Hurricane Ike has reportedly destroyed thousands of hectares of fruit and vegetables in the Dominican Republic
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ArticleMAFC launches papaya hybrid
The Malaysian group will send trial shipments of its new Paiola branded fruit to Europe in October
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ArticleIke strike keeps importers in the dark
On Wednesday UK importers were still in the dark as to the extent of damage to grapefruit crops in Cuba caused by hurricane Ike.
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Fyffes reveals rise in half-year profits
Fyffes has warned that its full-year profit expectations have changed amid rising costs and exchange rates, despite reporting a sharp increase in half-year profits.
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ArticleBenn helps growers out
English potato growers will welcome a temporary exemption granted this week by environment secretary Hilary Benn that allows them to use mechanical harvesting equipment on waterlogged soil to lift their crops.
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ArticleChilean Hass prepares for winter campaign
The Chilean Hass Avocado Association (CHAA) is preparing for its fourth annual promotion of Hass avocados in the UK market, with first shipments of the fruit expected to arrive in the UK market in the third week of September.
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ArticleCalifornia psyllid finds mount
The authorities remain hopeful that they can contain the pest’s spread, as the discoveries are in the same area
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ArticleUS and Europe key to Peru mango trade
The two major Northern Hemisphere markets represent the leading export destinations for Peruvian mangoes today
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West Mids growers get glimpse of future
West Midland growers are being invited to attend a free workshop to discuss the risks and opportunities climate change presents to their businesses.
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ArticleProgreso expands mango and onion programme
Imported volumes are set to increase significantly following its partnership agreement with Growers Alliance
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ArticleTop-end fruits priced out of market
The high price of some imported fruits is barring their entry into Bangladesh this year, as the soaring cost of staples curbs the spending power of this extremely price-sensitive market