All articles by Anna Sbuttoni – Page 31
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Women find their place in the boardroom
The number of female directors has broken through the one million mark as more women step in to the boardroom, it has been revealed.
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HZPC recruits for Scottish expansion
HZPC has announced that Ron Reiss has joined HZPC UK to expand its business in Scotland.
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ArticleEMR lines excel in tough season
Two strawberry varieties from the breeding programme at East Malling Research (EMR) have proven themselves in the difficult production conditions this year.
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ArticleCalifornia strawberry exports to UK on the up
California strawberry exports to the UK rose to 3,239 tonnes during the January-September period, compared to 1,859t in 2006, according to the California Strawberry Commission.
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ArticleMexico project to boost Summerfruit Company offer
The Summerfruit Company’s strategic alliance with Sunnyridge Farms has proved to be a huge asset to its business, sales director Ian Waller told FPJ.
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ArticleCranberries may help ward off E.coli
Cranberries can ward off infections and stop E.coli in its tracks, new research has found.
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ArticleChilean berry exports overcome strikes
Public sector strikes in Chile in late November have had little effect on blueberry exports, it has been reported.
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BerryWorld to mix up organics
BerryWorld is looking into launching an organic mixed berry selection pack early next year to extend its offer.
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ArticleIsraeli flower exports to jingle at Christmas
Israeli flower growers from the Arava region will send more than 500,000 flowers to western Europe over the festive season, weighing in at nearly 30 tonnes.
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Government announces £2m African imports fund
A £2 million fund to help increase the UK market for sustainably produced food from Africa has been announced by the minister for trade and international development, Gareth Thomas.
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ArticleAntony Worrall Thompson shares spud secrets
TV chef and household name Antony Worrall Thompson pulled in the crowds at British Potato 2007, with a series of cooking demonstrations at the Greenvale AP stand.
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ArticleDavid Walker honoured for contribution to potato industry
The British Potato Industry Award was last week presented to David Walker, who has chaired the British Potato Council (BPC) for 10 years.
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ArticleChiquita makes banana deal with Panama
Chiquita Brands International Inc has reached a deal with Panamanian farmers that will ensure banana supply until 2008, it has been reported.
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ArticleMBMG introduces belle of the ball
An eye-catching new potato variety introduced by MBMG turned the heads of growers at British Potato 2007 last week.
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ArticleUK missing GM boat
The UK is missing the GM boat and it will cost the industry in the future, Séan Rickard, from Cranfield University, warned at British Potato 2007.
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ArticleIGD - Ethics have overtaken taste and quality
A shift in consumer priorities has seen ethics overtake taste and quality for the first time, IGD chief economist James Walton told the floor at British Potato 2007. He urged the UK potato industry to see both the challenges and opportunities that the rise of ethical and premium shoppers could mean for the sector.
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ArticleBritish Potato Council to be replaced next year
The representation of the UK potato industry is set for a major overhaul next year, when the British Potato Council (BPC) will be replaced by the Potato Council Limited (PCL), and the Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) will come into play.
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ArticleGreenvale AP unveils new foodservice brand
A new potato brand has hit the foodservice sector with the introduction of Vale’s Fresh - part of Greenvale AP - last week.
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ArticleEthiopian strawberries hit premium market
The first line of premium strawberries to come out of Ethiopia was unveiled this week.
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Crop Protection Association names next ceo
The Crop Protection Association is to welcome a new chief executive from January 1.