All Fresh produce articles – Page 84
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NewsFyffes-Chiquita merger threatened by increased Brazilian bid
The battle for US fruit distributor Chiquita has taken another twist after the Brazilian consortium fighting against the company’s proposed merger with Irish contemporary Fyffes upped its bid.
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NewsInnocent debuts cold-pressed fruit and veg juices
Innocent has made its cold-pressed debut with a range of fruit and vegetable juices.
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NewsBanana merger sweetened for Chiquita shareholders
Chiquita and Fyffes have agreed to revise the terms of their merger to give Chiquita shareholders a larger proportion of the merged company.
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NewsMercian potato app 'could be used for crop traceability'
A potato merchant has created a mobile app that allows retailers and processors to access crop traceability data…
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Analysis & FeaturesPotato prices fall on back of fine summer and high yield
From famine to feast, the price of spuds keeps plummeting…
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News5-a-day would cost average family an extra £810 a year
UK families would have to spend more than half their current average annual food bill on fruit & veg to hit 5 a-day target…
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NewsAlphonso mango ban to be reviewed after India audit
Suppliers are hoping an audit of Indian fresh produce controls is the first step in overturning a ban on Alphonso mangoes…
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NewsFyffes and Chiquita postpone shareholder votes
The protracted merger of banana producers Fyffes and Chiquita is no nearer a conclusion after the pair postponed shareholder votes to approve the deal.
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Comment & OpinionHorticulture wins a royal seal of approval
The Chartered Institute of Horticulture now has a royal charter - and it’s hoping to change the image of the profession
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NewsMorrisons invests £19m in chilling fresh fruit & vegetables
Morrisons is investing £19m on extending the shelf life of its fresh fruit and veg
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NewsApple juice prices set to plunge in wake of Russian import ban
Apple juice prices are set to tumble as juice makers take advantage of a record crop…
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Analysis & FeaturesOrange juice market feels global squeeze
We might think of orange juice as an irreplaceable item on our breakfast table, but it may become a rarer item…
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NewsFyffes and Chiquita find new cost savings from proposed merger
Fyffes and Chiquita have announced their proposed merger would generate an additional $20m of annualised cost savings in a bid to convince investors to back the deal.
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NewsTesco strikes citrus fruit supply deal with AMC Group
Tesco has signed a five-year deal with food producer AMC Group to supply it with citrus fruit.
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Analysis & FeaturesChiquita's bid rejection just the first round of a long takeover fight
Chiquita’s decision to reject a $611m takeover will have been met with a huge sigh of relief from Fyffes boardroom and shareholders alike.
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NewsChiquita vows to to press ahead with Fyffes merger
US banana firm Chiquita has rejected a $611m takeover bid and reaffirmed its intention to merge with Irish contemporary Fyffes.
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NewsFyffes suffers tough week as Chiquita merger faces collapse
Irish banana distributor Fyffes endured a torrid week after its much-heralded merger with Chiquita faced collapse…
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Analysis & FeaturesFyffes could suffer collateral damage from US battle over “corporate deserters”
US political pressure over Chiquita’s plans to shift its tax HQ to Ireland could help see rival bid succeed.
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Comment & OpinionRussian sanctions will hit fruit and veg industry, warns Rabobank
The EU fresh fruit and vegetables industry is one of the sectors that will be hit hardest by the Russian import ban, according to Rabobank.
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NewsFlorette adds duo-flavoured croutons to line-up
Salad brand Florette has added a range of duo-flavoured croutons to its line-up.