Category: Perishables
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Tesco Lotus profits down
In the first half of 2018, Tesco reported Asia profits were down 29.1 per from the same period in the previous year. This was a reduction £41m down to £100m (US$53m and … ›
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Spain chases new grape markets
Spanish table grape producers moved a step closer to securing access to the Chinese and Vietnamese markets following a visit by technical … ›
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Organic sector calls for clearer no-deal Brexit plan
Trade board and certification body call for improved contingency plan to avoid potential nine-month trade delays. The organic sector has … ›
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India delays trade tariffs further
A further delay to India’s retaliatory tariffs against some US imports has occurred due to negotiations between New Delhi and … ›
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MSC expands global reach of European producers
Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has teamed up with one of Spain’s most iconic fresh produce brands in a pioneering Controlled … ›
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Summer sun drives supermarket sales rises
All major retailers see sales increase, with convenience stores growing fastest as consumers shop locally for drinks and barbecue supplies. … ›
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Prima Group acquires Moño Azul
Poño Azul, one of the Río Negro and Neuquén region’s oldest apple and pear producers, has been taken over by … ›
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Here’s the serious reason the FDA doesn’t want almond milk to be called ‘milk’
FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb says there's concerned consumers are being "misled" about the nutritional value of nondairy products. … ›
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‘Do not eat’ Kellogg’s Honey Smacks cereal, CDC warns after 30 more people become sick
Thirty more people are sick after eating Kellogg's Honey Smacks cereal, which was recalled in June over salmonella concerns. That brings the … ›
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RSA reacts to road legislation threat
The South African fruit export sector has warned that a lack of sufficient truck capacity to transport the 3m tonnes of containerised fresh … ›