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    Fruit Packers: New handling facility opens in Peterborough

    2000-06-03T00:00:00Z

    Hart beats a little faster Hart Worldwide, the leading apple supplier to Asda, has completed the first stage of a £3m prepacking and storage facility at Peterborough. Its initial operating capacity is 1,100 pallets, rising to 1,500. Currently...

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    The mushrooms of Mourne

    2000-06-03T00:00:00Z

    Sir; In your recent Northern Ireland supplement (The Grocer, May 6), the fresh produce feature mentioned Mourne Mushroom Marketing being set up three years ago with grant aid. This could not be further from the truth ­ the company was established...

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    EUROPEAN STONE FRUIT

    2000-06-03T00:00:00Z

    Growers must concentrate on niche varieties Another huge crop disaster? Faced with the prospect of another glut in the summer stone fruit market, European growers have been told to get their act together or face bankruptcy in three or four...

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    WHITE GRAPES: Seedless assault on UK

    2000-06-03T00:00:00Z

    Agrexco has targeted the UK for a 10% increase in white seedless grape exports this season with a programme which could reach 6,000 tonnes. The first Perlette was flown in this week and has been making between £13 and £14 per 4.5kg carton on the...

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    Cherries: Bright forecast for United States crop

    2000-05-27T00:00:00Z

    Larger fruit and longer season An excellent forecast has been predicted for US cherry crops by promotions director for North West Cherries George Smith, who represent the four states that dominate the cherry trade. Cherries accounted for around...

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    Meltis in the mouth

    2000-05-27T00:00:00Z

    New Berry Fruits ­ the 100 year old sugar confectionery range from Meltis ­ is back on shelves after a three year absence. The range has been reformulated and is distributed by Ryne Quality Confectionery in the multiples and by sister company The...

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    KIWIFRUIT: Zespri aims for gold standard

    2000-05-27T00:00:00Z

    There will be a substantial increase in the volume of Zespri Gold kiwifruit arriving from New Zealand this season. UK retail account executive Tim Lloyd confirmed that Zespri is expected to make a premium over traditional fruit. Lloyd...

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    MARKET TRENDS: Wider range of convenience and premium lines

    2000-05-27T00:00:00Z

    Values up but volume static Fresh fruit and vegetable values are expected to increase in the next year. However, the total volume sold will remain virtually static, according to predictions in Key Note's survey published this week. Consumption...

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    Market watch: Wholesale prices (p)

    2000-05-20T00:00:00Z

    FRUIT Origin Variety Packing Apples UK Cox kg 45 55 UK Bramley kg ...

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    Market watch: Wholesale prices (p)

    2000-05-20T00:00:00Z

    FRUIT Origin Variety Packing Apples UK Cox lb 45 60 UK Bramley lb ...

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    Market watch: Wholesale prices (p)

    2000-05-20T00:00:00Z

    FRUIT Origin Variety Packing Apples UK Bramley lb 16 30 Brazil Royal Gala ctn ...

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    Market watch: Wholesale prices (p)

    2000-05-20T00:00:00Z

    FRUIT Origin Variety Packing Apples UK Bramley lb 18 28 Brazil Royal Gala ctn ...

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    Market watch: Wholesale prices (p)

    2000-05-20T00:00:00Z

    FRUIT Origin Variety Packing Apples UK Bramley lb 350 500 UK Discovery kg ...

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    Market watch: Wholesale prices (p)

    2000-05-20T00:00:00Z

    FRUIT Origin Variety Packing Apples UK Bramley lb 20 30 Brazil Royal Gala ctn ...

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    Market watch: Wholesale prices (p)

    2000-05-20T00:00:00Z

    Fruit and vegetables FRUIT Origin Variety Packing Apples UK Worcester lb 18 28 UK Bramley ...

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    Market watch: Wholesale prices (p)

    2000-05-20T00:00:00Z

    FRUIT Origin Variety Packing Apples UK Bramley lb 20 30 Brazil Royal Gala ctn ...

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    Market watch: Wholesale prices (p)

    2000-05-20T00:00:00Z

    FRUIT Origin Variety Packing Apples UK Bramley lb 18 28 Brazil Royal Gala ctn ...

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    Arrival at refreshment platform

    2000-05-20T00:00:00Z

    Orchid is bringing a contemporary twist to Aqua Libra - the definitive 1990s dinner party soft drink ­ with the launch of an Organic Citrus variant in July. Organic grapefruit, lemon and grape juices combine with spring water and flavours such...

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    Market watch: Wholesale prices (p)

    2000-05-20T00:00:00Z

    FRUIT Origin Variety Packing Apples UK Bramley lb 20 34 Brazil Royal Gala ctn ...

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    Market watch: Wholesale prices (p)

    2000-05-20T00:00:00Z

    FRUIT Origin Variety Packing Apples UK Cox lb 40 60 UK Bramley lb ...