All articles by Alex Lawson – Page 33
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Red Tractor launches online service
Red Tractor Assurance Fresh Produce has this week launched a new exclusive benefit for its growers - free online access to the latest information on approved plant protection products.
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ArticleFrom My Farm suspends operations
Produce World's business unit director Jon Pollard tells the FPJ that the closure is the result of the current economic climate
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ArticleThakrar joins Fresh Convenience Congress line-up
Jay Thakrar of Shipley Food Services will join Fresh Kitchen’s Duncan Parsonage and Gate Gourmet’s Steven Walpole on the topic of foodservice innovations at the Fresh Convenience Congress this month.
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From My Farm suspends operations
Produce World subsidiary From My Farm (FMF) has suspended its operations indefinitely after battling against difficult market conditions.
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ArticleTesco overtakes Sainsbury's on top fruit
Tesco has overtaken Sainsbury to become the UK’s largest seller of home-grown top fruit.
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ArticleAsda trials "dual measurement system"
Asda began trialling what it has dubbed a “dual measurement system” on strawberries on Monday.
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M&S launches Super Sweetini tomato
Marks & Spencer has launched a new Super Sweetini variety of tomato after “tireless” work to gain an extra sweet variety.
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ArticleSpanish call for redress after E. coli claims
The Spanish fresh produce industry is calling for redress after it was proven not to be the source of the E. coli outbreak.
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ArticleKenyan sweet potato production expands
A Kenyan export initiative is to see the country’s sweet potato production increase.
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ArticleUK retailers shrug off E.coli fears
German customers cancel cucumber orders from the Netherlands, prompting downturn in prices in UK as product is redirected
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ArticleFresh congress draws in big names
More than 200 delegates from 24 countries attended this year's Fresh congress, which was held in the Dutch port city of Rotterdam.
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Fiddleford recognised as Tesco breaks £1bn
Tesco has recognised Fiddleford Mushrooms as key in breaking the £1 billion local food sales mark.
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ArticleValentine Warner backs British berries
The British strawberry season has arrived and 2011 is set to deliver one of the biggest and best crops ever.
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ArticleSupermarkets shrug off cucumber fears
UK supermarkets moved to shrug off fears over imported cucumbers following the outbreak of E. coli that has killed 16 people so far.
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ArticleIsraeli apricots come on stream
Agrexco has started the second phase of its stonefruit export campaign with the season's first offering of premium Carmel-branded apricots.
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ArticleSales rise at OrchardWorld
Top-fruit supplier OrchardWorld has a “strong balance sheet” and increased its turnover and profits in 2010 despite tough market conditions.
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New rules in for organic compost use
Composted and fermented household waste are to be allowed for use in organic farming and horticulture for the first time, in a significant development for the sector.
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ArticleWaitrose launches bread-less salad wrap
A fresh take on sandwiches held together with Cos and Romaine lettuce leaves rather than bread has been launched by UK premium retailer Waitrose.
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ArticleGovernment backs fresh produce exports
The government has publicly backed fresh produce exports from the UK while activity in the industry suggests they are becoming increasingly attractive.
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Barfoots gives system Greenlight
Sweetcorn specialist Barfoots of Botley has completed its two millionth assessment using Greenlight technology from Muddy Boots Software.