All articles by Andrea Baron – Page 2
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NFU calls for major change on organic imports
Imports will supply most of the organic market in the UK unless support is given to organic farmers in the UK, according to the National Farmers' Union.
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Co-op to end "unhealthy" ads
The Co-op has announced that it is to cease advertising "unhealthy" foods during children's television programmes.
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Lava promises increased flow of Flandria range
Director of Lava, Herman Van Lindt, hopes to increase the range of products bearing the Flandria mark.
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Freshware and VFM International join forces
From July 1 Freshware will become the UK and Ireland service provider through a newly formed company VFM (GB) Ltd.
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Australia tackles European produce export drop
Trade and investment activities have been organised for Australia Week, this week, to promote links with the UK. Efforts are being made to increase sales.
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Bananas please waiting crowds at Wimbledon
The Banana Group have given a free breakfast of bananas to the Wimbledon crowds, for the fifth consecutive year.
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Ferryfast acquires Evesham site
Ferryfast has purchased a new site in Evesham for warehousing and packing, including two packhouse facilities dedicated to fresh produce.
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Suppliers get new Insight
A new company, Insight 202, has been set up to help the fresh produce sector purchase software solutions.
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Burgess merges with Isleham
New operating company Isleham Fresh Produce Ltd has begun trading, following the completion of merger talks this week.
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Fruit returns to Garden
The Chilean Fresh Fruit Association ö Europe unveiled its display at the fourth Covent Garden Flower Festival this week.
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Logo still under fire
The NFU quality assured logo of a red and blue tractor continues to be criticised, with a new onslought from small-scale farmers and growers throughout the UK.
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Brazilian carnival kicks off
The Brazilian Fruit Export Promotion Programme was officially launched last week.
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Bramley cashes in on Wimbledon champion
The Bramley campaign has linked up with Pat Cash, former Wimbledon lawn tennis champion, during the Wimbledon fortnight.
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Scots stick by Device
As the London-based National Farmers Union officially rolled out its quality assurance logo last week, the NFU of Scotland adopted its own mark, the Scotland Device.
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Iceland makes huge organic commitment
Iceland signs contracts to buy 40 per cent of the world's organic vegetables and will spend about £8 million to ensure that customers are not charged above the price for conventional product.
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Salvesen unveils tracking system
A tracking system based on the internet is unveiled by logistics operator Christian Salvesen.
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Public short on facts
Some 70 per cent of the UK public is ignorant of what food local farmers and growers produce, according to a farming facts survey.
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Fresh garlic abandoned
Around 200 tonnes of fresh garlic have been stranded in Malta, and potential buyers are sought.
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Poor weather set to reduce potato and vegetable yields
Growers warn that potato and vegetable yields may be adversely affected following the wettest April and May on record for many parts of the UK.
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Producers team up for deliveries
Producer in the East Midlands are coming together to launch a home delivery scheme to market and distribute their produce locally through a consumer freephone and internet service.