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| FPC: Don't forget imports The Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC) broadly welcomed the National Farmers’ Union’s Why Horticulture Matters campaign this week, but delivered a wider message: “Enjoy your fruit and vegetables in season, but let’s make it global”. | | | Gate Gourmet spices up In flight meal provider Gate Gourmet has designed a global programme to create ambassadors for food across the business. | | | NFU asks customers for sustainable returns National Farmers' Union horticulture board chairman Richard Hirst has called upon the entire customer base to recognise not only the contribution of domestic producers to the nation’s health and economy but, equally importantly, the relevance of paying prices that ensure sustainability within the supply chain. | | | Tesco lifts banana price Tesco increased the retail price of its bananas this week to 77p a kilo on loose fruit – 10p higher than Sainsbury’s, Morrisons or Asda. | | | Tough grape deal draws to close for Chile Chile’s grape growers are coming out of one of their toughest grape seasons for years, and the outlook for producers and exporters of some other lines is little better. | | | French apple growers told future is bright French apple shippers have been urged to grab by the bull by horns and reclaim their rightful position in the UK marketplace. | |
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freshinfo brings you the views of UK consumers on your products and the issues affecting your industry. This month... 5 A DAY.
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