Sales of imported Pink Lady apples rose by seven per cent over the summer - equivalent to around 1,000 tonnes - on the back of extensive advertising, promotions and competitions to mark the brand's 21st year on the British market.
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By holding out the "possibility" of a seasonal agricultural workers scheme (SAWS), the Migration Advisory Committee's (MAC) long-awaited final report, published this week, makes an exception for fresh produce amid its wider call for a shift away from low-skill immigration.
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GreenGene International chair Geoff Dixon on the business of fresh produce production