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Citrus strike called off
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
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
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.
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ArticleCompetition Commision inquiry delayed
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
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.
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ArticleSpanish citrus gears up for strike
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
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
Moroccan citrus exports are set for a 15 per cent boost to 622,170 tonnes this season, according to citrus growers’ association Aspam
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ArticleFlorette launches new ad
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.
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ArticleBags of value
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.
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ArticleOnion supply tightens
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
Italian clementine production is set for a 17 per cent drop to 360,000 tonnes this season, according to agricultural organisation Coldiretti.
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ArticleSpanish lemon volumes down
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
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
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.
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ArticleFyffes de-merger gains approval
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
The Regulatory Council Valencian Citrus Fruits unveiled its updated image at the Valencian Institute of Agrarian Investigations (IVIA) on October 14.
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FTA praises Scottish action plan
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has praised Scotland's first Freight Action Plan, launched by minister Tavish Scott on Tuesday, for recognising the predominant role of road transport and making a commitment to improving the trunk road network.
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ArticleSprouts set for campaign boost
Brussels sprouts are getting a big promotional boost with a campaign that sets out to show they are not just for Christmas.
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Balicki named as WWF ceo
Robert Balicki has been named Worldwide Fruit’s new chief executive officer.