All articles by Steven Maxwell – Page 35
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ArticlePeru increases banana exports
The South American country’s banana shipments have risen by 23 per cent as a result of an increase in exports to Europe
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ArticleRussian bank buys 20 per cent of JFC
JFC has sold almost 20 per cent of its shares to the Saint-Petersburg Bank to fund the construction of new fruit terminals
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ArticleFyffes grows direct pineapple production
With purchase of 450ha farm in Panama, Fyffes should increase direct production to 50 per cent of its overall pineapple volumes
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ArticleRains ‘damage’ Valencian crops
Citrus and persimmon crops in the Spanish region of Valencia have reportedly been damaged as a result of recent heavy rains
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ArticleHortyfruta targets German market
The Andalusian interprofessional group has held meetings with major retailers in Germany to discuss possible joint promotions in the country
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ArticleMarks & Spencer records stable results
Food sales at the UK retail group remain unchanged, but the company says results reflect a “continuing improvement” in fortunes
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ArticleCompass commits to English apples
UK foodservice company announces that it will only source from English-grown apples and pears during next two months
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ArticleWaitrose announces convenience plans
British retailer has announced details of partnerships and new formats that are designed to increase its involvement in the convenience sector
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ArticleRubens growers build on debut season
UK apple marketer Norman Collett has announced that it has increased Ruben production in the country, following a successful debut campaign
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ArticleNew Covent Garden details revamp plans
UK wholesale market releases more details of its plans for major redevelopment, including a proposal to create a ‘food centre for London’
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Fepex calls for action to aid exporters
The Spanish federation has called on its government to aid the country’s competitiveness, despite an increase in export volumes
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ArticleWaitrose pledges to put suppliers first
British retailer will not force banana suppliers to bear the burden of recent price cuts, says managing director Mark Price (pictured)
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ArticleAnecoop inaugurates Russian subsidiary
Spanish group Anecoop has officially launched Agrikoop, its subsidiary for the Russian market
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Morrisons enjoys profits boost
UK supermarket operator Morrisons has experience a surge in sales and profits, which it says is down to a strong focus on value
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ArticleSpanish satsuma volumes 'set to slump'
Poor returns prompting lower production is expected to lead to a substantially lower Spanish satsuma crop this season
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ArticleValencia targets Russian market
Russia will be the focus on a major promotional campaign by the Spanish region this season, aiming to increase clementine shipments
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ArticleSpain's citrus crop 'to fall by 20 per cent'
This year’s Spanish citrus campaign is set to feature shorter volumes than last season, although quality is “exceptional”
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ArticleConcerns over delay to customs system
The UK’s Fresh Produce Consortium has expressed its concern over possible delays to a new automatic verification system for imports
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ArticleMurcia’s citrus sector faces problems
Citrus production in the Spanish region could be wiped out as a result of poor returns received in recent seasons, claims association