All Spain articles – Page 82
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ArticleSpain launches inquiry into veg price falls
Grower unions accuse retailers of deliberately provoking price crashes during last month’s production shortage
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ArticleAlternative sources need support
Southern Europe’s cold snap forced importers to turn to North Africa for many vegetables, but better preparation is essential if future shortages are to be avoided
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ArticleEuropean retailers reacted ‘more quickly’ to shortages
Raising prices on affected lines sooner would have prevented gaps on UK retail shelves, some suppliers have claimed
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ArticleColombia doubles avocado exports
Shipments totalled 18,201 tonnes last year, with the majority of exports going to Europe
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ArticlePeppers struggle due to Spanish weather
As supply shortages continue to bite, pepper prices remain sky high while growers and suppliers are feeling the squeeze
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ArticleNew blueberry brand launches at Sainsbury's
CPM Retail unveils new trademarked variety Early Blue and says brands are the 'only way' to stop blueberry commoditisation
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ArticleLettuce supply ‘easing’ but suppliers remain cautious
Baby leaf supply is expected to recover more quickly although there are some ‘shoots of recovery’ for wholehead iceberg
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ArticleModern consumers ‘don’t understand veg shortages’
A switch from seasonal to year-long veg and salad consumption means consumers are shocked by ‘inevitable supply gaps’
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Articlem7 wraps up first campaign
Having just concluded its first ever promotional campaign for the m7 Navel, CVVP has high hopes for the variety’s future
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ArticleFrutas Montosa opens in-house lab
On-site testing is becoming an increasingly attractive option for fresh produce companies
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ArticlePromote UK veg not iceberg shortage, says grower
British consumers are being urged to choose British seasonal veg such as kale, leeks or cabbage as Spanish shortage continues
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ArticlePlanasa breaks into China
Chinese and Asian consumers will be able to purchase home-grown Adelita raspberries following the breeder’s link-up with local producer
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ArticleSupermarkets ration veg as shortage bites
Tesco and Morrisons among the retailers limiting purchases of some vegetables and salads
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ArticleVeg growers “not profiting from higher prices”
Benefits are not being passed down the supply chain as intermediaries exploit the current shortage
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ArticleRetailers warned not to slash strawberry prices
With significantly less fruit available than last year, supermarkets should not expect a repeat of last season, Freshuelva says
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ArticleChilling winter for salad veg suppliers
Media headlines have put veg shortages in the spotlight for now but the impact on suppliers will last for much longer
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ArticleExporters set out their stall in London
TradexFirm International’s annual trade mission attracted importers and distributors from across the UK
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ArticlePeruvian bananas reach new markets
First shipment of Peruvian organic bananas arrived in Portugal last week
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ArticleStudents visit flooded Almeria production sites
Writtle University College students have visited Almeria producers for discussions on impact of weather chaos, Brexit and labour
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ArticleVeg shortage to last till April
Open-air production of leafy crops will face the most acute shortage due to delays to the new planting cycle