All articles by Alex Lawson – Page 136
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Geoffrey Wells dies, aged 88
Geoffrey Wells, described as “a pioneer in early, long-season tomato production”, has died aged 88.
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ArticleWaitrose denies Israeli boycott impact
A bitter fight which broke out over the purchase of goods from Israel has had little impact at two of the UK’s supermarkets - the battlegrounds of the protests.
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ArticleAsda calls for industry collaboration
An Asda boss has pleaded for businesses and stakeholders to “leave their baggage at the door” in the search for a sustainable way forward in agriculture.
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ArticleChiquita under fire over terrorist claims
Protesters are set to hold banana giant Chiquita to account over the alleged funding of terrorist groups in Colombia this week.
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Chalcroft extends Tilmanstone business
Chalcroft Construction has assisted in the design and construction of an extension for Dover-based Tilmanstone Salads, part of Bakkavör Group.
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Yorkshire producers visit EU HQ
A fact-finding mission to the heart of the EU saw Yorkshire food producers given an insight into the mechanics of EU policy-making.
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ArticleWS Bentley lands Yorkshire gong
WS Bentley Growers’ Sprouting Peas won best Fresh Produce Product at the fifth annual deliciouslyorkshire Awards, announced at the ceremony at Rudding Park, Harrogate on Monday.
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Restaurant pricing defies crisis
The cost of ordering a three-course meal in the UK's pubs, restaurants and hotels has gone up over the past year despite recessionary pressure on eating out, according to a new study.
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EU ponders speciality crop future
A call has been made for those in power for more investment to ensure the availability of crop protection solutions for speciality crops and minor uses in the EU.
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Ginger costs escalate in shortage crisis
The ginger trade has been plunged into crisis ahead of its busy festive season, with some forecasting cost increases of up to 400 per cent over the next 18 months.
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Growers praised for enviro-commitment
Farmers and growers are working hard to protect and enhance the environment and biodiversity, according to a new report by Natural England.
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Industry rallies around R&D backing
If farming is to meet the challenges of producing more food while impacting less on the environment, it is vital that research and development in agricultural science is given the funding it needs to help provide the solutions, a major conference heard.
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New long-life apple set for market
An Australian apple developed for its crispness which has been 20 years in the making could hit shelves in the UK next year.
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DEFRA commissions produce research
New research into the fresh produce sector has been commissioned by DEFRA as it looks to further understand the supply chain and ease the pressures created by a number of key challenges on businesses in the trade.
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AgriSense to relocate to Barcelona
The agricultural business of semiochemical specialists AgriSense-BCS is relocating from the UK to Barcelona, Spain.
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WRAP reveals £12bn wasted
A new report into the scale of the UK’s food waste has revealed that more than £12 billion worth of products which are still fit for consumption are discarded each year.
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ArticleWatchdog pressure mounts in parliament
Calls for the government to create a supermarket ombudsman have grown louder in the corridors of power as the issue stands on the brink of a decision from business secretary Lord Mandelson.
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Aston relocates to Evesham
Aston Horticulture has relocated both its office and production facilities to Evesham, Worcestershire, as it looks to expand the business.
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ArticleOrganic GM alternative considered
Concern was raised over the organic agriculture industry’s ability to cope with the onslaught of climate change while spurning GM technologies, at a high-level debate in the capital last week.
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ArticleFood sales slide after recession growth
Food sales growth slowed to its weakest levels since March 2008, largely reflecting lower food price inflation, according to new data from the British Retail Consortium (BRC).