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  • Fresh produce faces tough times
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    Fresh produce faces tough times

    2006-12-15T08:01:01Z

    Nearly a third of fresh produce companies will see a dip in profits next year, according to the latest Plimsoll analysis.The publisher found that, while 2006 has been a highly competitive year for the UK sector, 2007 promises even tougher times.

  • Poupart reshuffles
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    Poupart reshuffles

    2006-12-14T18:01:01Z

    Laurence Olins will hand over his role as group managing director of the Poupart Group to his cousin Adam Olins on January 1, 2007, and become executive chairman of the group.

  • Red grapes supply stays tight
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    Red grapes supply stays tight

    2006-12-14T15:01:01Z

    The market situation in the UK for red grapes remains extremely tight in the run up to Christmas, despite suppliers’ hopes that the position would improve this month.

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    Citrus strike called off

    2006-12-14T11:34:02Z

    The citrus sector strike in Spain scheduled for today and tomorrow (Friday) has been postponed indefinitely by producer organisations.

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    FPC praised for pushing energy efficiency

    2006-12-13T15:01:01Z

    The Fresh Produce Consortium has been singled out for successfully promoting energy efficiency through initiatives funded by the Carbon Trust.

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    Junk food still a favourite for UK shoppers

    2006-12-12T12:01:01Z

    UK shoppers have continued to opt for junk food over healthier choices including fresh produce, despite the government’s ongoing focus on tackling the obesity crisis, according to a survey by retail consultant Dunnhumby.

  • Competition Commision inquiry delayed
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    Competition Commision inquiry delayed

    2006-12-12T08:01:01Z

    The Competition Commission (CC) will delay its much-anticipated first comments on its investigation into the supermarket sector until January, a spokesman said on Monday.

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    Huelva extends berries

    2006-12-11T10:01:01Z

    The fragraria Foundation in Huelva, south-western Spain, is looking into growing strawberries year round in the region, as well as enhancing production of raspberries and other soft fruit.

  • Spanish citrus gears up for strike
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    Spanish citrus gears up for strike

    2006-12-11T08:01:01Z

    The Spanish citrus sector is preparing for a national two-day strike on Thursday and Friday, severely disrupting production, packing and shipping operations.

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    Clemenules return

    2006-12-10T16:01:01Z

    Clemenules are set to make a comeback on the shelves at Morrisons this Christmas following a successful debut in December 2005.

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    Moroccan citrus exports on the up

    2006-12-10T14:01:01Z

    Moroccan citrus exports are set for a 15 per cent boost to 622,170 tonnes this season, according to citrus growers’ association Aspam

  • Florette launches new ad
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    Florette launches new ad

    2006-12-10T12:01:01Z

    Florette is launching a £1 million television advertising campaign in January to promote its new Steam Vegetable range, bringing its total marketing budget over the £3m mark for the first time.

  • Kip Winter-Cox, head of marketing at Bakkavor
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    Bags of value

    2006-12-10T10:01:01Z

    Kip Winter-Cox, head of marketing at Bakkavor, has urged the prepared salads market to look at whether salad bags are really delivering consumers best value for money.

  • Onion supply tightens
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    Onion supply tightens

    2006-12-10T08:01:01Z

    Onion prices in the UK have risen to their highest levels for eight years as a range of factors combine to tighten supply. Prices on wholesale markets were up to 780p for 25kg of UK product compared to 325-370p at this time last year.

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    Italian clem production drops

    2006-12-09T18:01:01Z

    Italian clementine production is set for a 17 per cent drop to 360,000 tonnes this season, according to agricultural organisation Coldiretti.

  • Spanish lemon volumes down
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    Spanish lemon volumes down

    2006-12-09T14:01:01Z

    A €48 million loss is expected for the 2006-07 Spanish lemon campaign, according to Ailimpo, the Spanish trade association for the lemon and grapefruit sector.

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    Exosect to develop IPM solutions

    2006-12-09T12:01:01Z

    Biological control company Exosect has announced a further agreement with a global crop protection specialist to research the capacity of its powder platforms to control a variety of pests in apples and pears.

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    NZ top-fruit labour short

    2006-12-09T10:01:01Z

    Apple growers in New Zealand are fearful in the face of a labour shortage. Already at the peak time for thinning their trees, producers in Hawke’s Bay have said that government agencies are not giving them the help they need.

  • Fyffes de-merger gains approval
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    Fyffes de-merger gains approval

    2006-12-09T08:01:01Z

    The proposed de-merger of fresh produce giant Fyffes was approved by shareholders at an extraordinary general meeting in Dublin this week (Tuesday).

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    Valencian citrus gets makeover

    2006-12-08T18:01:01Z

    The Regulatory Council Valencian Citrus Fruits unveiled its updated image at the Valencian Institute of Agrarian Investigations (IVIA) on October 14.