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Pink Lady prepares new packaging
23rd July 2018, 18:44 London
Pink Lady prepares new packaging
Pink Lady Europe is developing new packaging designs tailored to specific seasonal events and national holidays to strengthen awareness of the brand
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  Chiquita backs efforts to tackle TR4
  Chief executive Andrew Biles set to open summit of industry experts in Boston as concerns about fungal disease grow
- Fruit already rotting in Scottish fields
  Fruit already rotting in Scottish fields
  NFU Scotland and Scottish MPs call on parliament to take urgent action after visiting fruit farms
- Polymer Logistics: wood look here to stay
  Polymer Logistics: wood look here to stay
  Gianpaolo Mezzanotte of Polymer Logistics believes there is more to come for its pioneering produce crate system
- Haskap poised for commercial breakthrough
  Haskap poised for commercial breakthrough
  EFSA approval for 'superfood' berry brings it one big step closer to becoming a regular sight on supermarket shelves
- McColl's hit by P&H collapse
  McColl's hit by P&H collapse
  Profits from first six months of 2018 were predictably down after their supplier Palmer & Harvey went into administration last year
- Gene editing could herald new green revolution
  Gene editing could herald new green revolution
  The new method of breeding fruit and veg dubbed "CRISPR" can make fresh produce more appealing and healthier
- Sleaford makes enviro push
  Sleaford makes enviro push
  Lincolnshire dried fruit and veg supplier plans environmentally friendly packaging overhaul across its range
- Catalan topfruit production falls
  Catalan topfruit production falls
  Pear volumes down, while apples set to remain virtually unchanged on last season

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  Pressure is mounting on the crop protection sector as products’ necessity and environmental impact comes under scrutiny
- Subscribers onlyRadish set to be summer blockbuster
  Ed Griffiths, consumer insights director at Kantar Worldpanel, looks at how the humble radish is set for its moment in the sun
- Subscribers onlyCherries: a labour of love
  Cherry production is not easy, but with strong sales growth and a modern product, there is much to be excited about. Michael Barker visited Kent grower AR Neaves to find out more
- Impressive obesity strategy must be part of joined-up approach
  Opinion: Food Foundation executive director Anna Taylor gives a warm welcome to the new obesity strategy, adding that the government must now deliver what it has promised
- Subscribers onlyNordic surprise
  Norway may offer surprising opportunities for British growers in future. Chris White took a trip across the North Sea to find out more
- Subscribers onlyMango melodrama
  Price compression has driven down value sales in mangoes, but consumers are still buying and producers are investing in their supply chains
- Subscribers onlySupporting British flowers and plants
  Comment: Lee Abbey, NFU horticulture adviser, on how retailer backing for plant and flower growers is crucial for the future of the industry
- The great carrot price scandal
  Comment: Tim O'Malley, group managing director of Nationwide Produce, on why the retailers' race to the bottom on price is threatening the viability of UK production
- How to protect vulnerable workers
  Roger Bannister, chief executive of the Gangmasters & Labour Abuse Authority (GLAA), discusses why growers need to stay vigilant to help stamp out mistreatment of seasonal staff
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  Following recent partnerships with Unilever and Marks & Spencer, British zero-emission engine builder Dearman is on the up
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