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Russia stops buying Chinese AJC

The latest data shows that Chinese AJC exports to the US fell by more than 45% in February 2015, to 10,450 tonnes.

INTERVIEW: Frozen food will 'outperform' rest of the market

27 March 2015 - By Davide Ghilotti

The outlook for the frozen food market in the UK is looking positive as economic conditions are improving and consumers’ perceptions are more in line with the offerings of frozen food suppliers. In conversatio...

US scrutinises Thai Union after labour scandal

27 March 2015 - By Lorena Ruibal

AP’s report on forced labour in Thailand’s fishing industry has hit Thai Union Frozen Products, which is still awaiting approval for the acquisition of California-based Bumble Bee by US antitrust authorities.

California revises further tomato forecasts

27 March 2015 - By Davide Ghilotti

California has revised further its production intentions for this year’s processing tomato crop to a range of 13.9-14.3 million (short) tons, equivalent to 12.6-13.0 mln tonnes.

Argentine peanut harvest in 'good' shape

26 March 2015 - By Julian Gale

Heavy rains have hampered Argentine peanut harvesting operations in recent weeks, agricultural experts have reported.

Heinz and Kraft enter merger agreement

25 March 2015 - By Davide Ghilotti

Two of the major US food groups, HJ Heinz Company and Kraft Foods Group, have agreed to merge into a new company that will have combined revenues worth a total USD28 billion.

Russian embargo six months on: SPECIAL

26 February 2015 - By Neil Murray

In conjunction with its sister journals Agra Europe, The Public Ledger and Dairy Markets, FOODNEWS will be spotlighting the still-current Russian emba...

Spanish pomegranate juice enters UK market

27 March 2015 - By Neil Murray

VitanGrana is a new name in the UK juice market. The company showcased its pomegranate juice, and other products, at the London IFE show.

Coca-Cola plans South American investment

27 March 2015 - By Vladimir Pekic

In spite of Brazil’s latest economic woes, Coca-Cola and its bottlers in Brazil are set to invest an unprecedented BRL2.7 billion (USD844.7 million) i...

Deal signed with world's biggest guava plantation

26 March 2015 - By Vladimir Pekic

Guava growers in Brazil’s Dom Eliseu municipality, which hosts the largest contiguous guava plantation in the world, have signed an agreement to suppl...

Big suppliers cover UK tomato market at expense of small firms

26 March 2015 - By Davide Ghilotti

Small and medium-sized tomato products companies trying to establish a presence in the UK are not succeeding due to market saturation and the weight o...

JMD eyes UK retail for tomato brand Guloso

26 March 2015 - By Davide Ghilotti

Portuguese tomato products exporter Jerónimo Martins Distribuição is looking to expand UK sales by establishing contacts with the main retailers in th...

Primex sees further slide in US almond prices

25 March 2015 - By Julian Gale

The US almond market has weakened slightly over the last month, Primex International Trading Corporation observed in its latest report on the sector.

Another fruit processing plant destroyed by fire

25 March 2015 - By Neil Murray

The Fruit d'Or cranberry processing plant in Quebec, Canada, has burned down, with losses estimated at CAD15 million (USD12 mln).