Fresh This Month

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  Produce notes: New £3m facility in North East will become produce hub

  Sainsbury's expanding store hours during festive season to promote safety in stores; China looking at tighter food import guidelines. Read more >

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  Tesco CEO discusses current supermarket environment, support for others

  The retailer's online services continue to grow, and with it, its support for both colleagues and customers has expanded to meet demand. Read more >

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  Despite challenges, Total Produce reports trading has been positive this year

  The Ireland-based multinational company reduced expectations in August but says it saw surprisingly strong numbers from the first part of 2020. Read more >

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  UN's FAO says water shortages must be addressed 'immediately and boldly'

  As the global population grows, available freshwater resources per person have declined by more than 20 per cent over the past two decades. Read more >

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  EU imposes retaliatory tariffs on fresh, frozen blueberries coming from U.S.

  Report: now that the election has ended, the UK plans to impose the duties as part of the action as long as the duties from the U.S. remain in place. Read more >

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  Aldi continues to grow Deliveroo options as it heads towards Christmas

  The discount retailer is not only offering low prices to consumers but also finding success in getting those orders to them through the partnership. Read more >

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  Trade groups, NGOs note disturbing banana price trends in UK supermarkets

  The groups say they have received reports that Aldi is aiming to reduce the purchase price of bananas by almost 9 per cent. Read more >