All articles by Alex Lawson – Page 154
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Nottinghamshire hosts carrot demo
The British Carrot Growers’ Association (BCGA) will hold its Carrot Variety Demonstration and Trade Exhibition on October 1 in Nottinghamshire.
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ArticleCobrey Farms reduces asparagus giveaway
Asparagus producer Cobrey Farms has achieved a three per cent reduction in ‘giveaway’ and a five per cent reduction in labour.
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ArticleYork potato firm receives £1m
Yorkshire Forward has approved its first £1 million Rural Development Programme for England (RDPE) investment in a potato marketing company in York.
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FTA concerned over skills shortage
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has expressed fears of a looming skills shortage in the industry once the UK begins to climb out of recession.
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ArticleBRC announces new chief exec
The British Retail Consortium’s (BRC) commercial arm has appointed Keith Evans as its new chief executive officer.
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ArticleYes Peas! enjoys successful year
The Yes Peas! campaign, run on behalf of UK pea growers and freezers, has enjoyed another successful year with increased media coverage and a resulting sales increase.
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ArticleIndustry considers new qualification
Employers in the food and drink industry looking to boost business performance and productivity are to be supported by a new qualification.
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ArticleCountries confirm presence at WFV
A number of leading export countries have confirmed their pavilion stands at the World Fruit & Vegetable Show in October.
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ArticleNew potato varieties launched
Welsh researchers launched four new varieties of sustainable, low-input potatoes last week in a bid to fight blight problems in the country.
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ArticleMKG lands new chairman
Producer co-operative Mid Kent Growers (MKG) has elected a new chairman to deal with the tough economic climate and continue its growth in successful marketing.
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EFSA warns of food worker risk
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has said workers in food processing plants have been included in its new assessment of acute risks posed by exposure to the most hazardous pesticides.
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ArticlePotato protector rated highly
Gowan Comércio, the new owner of the active ingredient zoxamide, has reported that Electis has one of the highest ratings for the control of Alternaria in potatoes, as well as one of the best ratings for protectant activity and a very acceptable rating for tuber blight.
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ArticleEurofresh Farms relaunches tomatoes
US tomato producer Eurofresh Farms has redesigned package labels for its fresh tomatoes and cucumbers to inform consumers about growing practices, care and handling tips.
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S&A Produce scales back plans
S&A Produce has announced plans to drastically scale back its proposed operations at its Brierley site in Herefordshire to reduce the on-site accommodation and reduce the number of polytunnels.
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Slingsby introduces low-carbon range
Workplace equipment provider, Slingsby, is now supplying a range of new products that are specifically designed to help businesses and organsations reduce their carbon footprints.
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ArticleIrish pallet business opens
A new pallet box distribution company has been opened up in Dublin by an entrepreneur with a 35-year career in the business.
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ArticleManufacturers make drastic changes
Manufacturers are drastically re-evaluating their strategies and taking action to reinforce the value of their products, according to new research from international food and grocery expert IGD.
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ArticleAgrexco exports peeled pomes
Agrexco is readying itself for the onset of the Israeli pomegranate season, with promising volumes of its ready-to-eat peeled offer set for export.
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Food prices to remain high to 2011
Food prices will continue to be high for the next two years, with food becoming less and less affordable for consumer, according to the English Farming and Food Partnerships (EFFP).
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Farmers' optimism growing
The ADAS Farmers’ Voice survey has shown farmers are more positive now than at the start of the decade about the future of farming.