All articles by Ben Walker – Page 3

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Scientists reveal global warming change

2002-04-02T00:00:00Z

Small increases in world average temperatures affecting plant and animal life, and timing of seasons says science team.

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NFU backs HRI cash

2002-03-28T00:00:00Z

NFU chiefs lobby government to support further funding of UK r & d mecca Horticulture Research International.

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Fungicide wins seal of approval

2002-03-27T00:00:00Z

Fungicide Amistar receives full approval from pesticides watchdogs.The chemical can be used on carrots, leeks and onions for 2002 season.

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UK asparagus to boost Jubilee celebration

2002-03-25T00:00:00Z

UK asparagus bosses hope public will celebrate the Queen's jubilee by eating the product.

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Soil Association to hold event

2002-03-22T00:00:00Z

The UK's leading organic body launches event to encourage more farmers to supply non-conventional goods.

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Potato firm wins accolade

2002-03-18T00:00:00Z

UK potato company wins certificate for washing and packing competency.

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More fruit eaten on holiday

2002-03-14T00:00:00Z

Survey shows more fruit is consumed by holidaying families.

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New market hours plans shunned by Garden bosses

2002-03-14T00:00:00Z

New Covent Garden bosses quash wholesaler's plans to revolutionise the market to 10pm opening.Congestion-charge beating ideas have not been properly discussed and will not work says spokeswoman.

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Industry on the up?

2002-03-08T00:00:00Z

UK firms increase performance in spite of doom and gloom. Good managment is key says leading analyst.

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Organic bosses slam EU leek regulations

2002-03-07T00:00:00Z

The Soil Association hits out at EU chiefs after they released new guidelines on leeks. Good product can come in all shapes and sizes, it says.

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Supermarkets in locally-grown pledge

2002-03-05T00:00:00Z

UK mid-market multiples pledge to increase range of local produce.

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Horticulture must rethink on employment

2002-03-05T00:00:00Z

Top solicitor tells fresh produce conference to abandon last in, first our redundancy mantra.Better staff must be retained to take business forward, she says.

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M&S beats off quality competition

2002-03-04T00:00:00Z

M&S holds firm amid stiff competition from mid-market rivals' luxury lines. "We are better" at high-end food, says produce chief.

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Jaffa is on the London buses with new promo

2002-02-26T00:00:00Z

MTE chiefs launch major advertising campaign in Europe's largest city. Londoners targeted in citrus promotion.

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Mushroom firms under one tree

2002-02-25T00:00:00Z

Mushroom growers consolidate in key move. Strict criteria for new entrants say bosses.

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NFU pressure pays off

2002-02-22T00:00:00Z

Following lobbying from the National Farmers' Union some producers will get their late applications for conversion to organic farming reviewed.

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UK boasts winning cherries

2002-02-22T00:00:00Z

Exceptional varieties of cherries ready for world markets. Future potential brilliant, claims grower.

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Tesco and Sainsbury's in price fix shock

2002-02-21T00:00:00Z

A former Sainsbury's director blows the whistle on the UK's leading supermarkets. Claims of everyday goods price-matched in cartel scandal.

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An apple a day to keep the dentist away

2002-02-21T00:00:00Z

A team of biological researchers believe they are on the brink on developing an apple variety that will revent tooth decay.

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FPC sets its stall out

2002-02-15T00:00:00Z

The Fresh Produce Consortium has highlighted the key issues of 2002 at a London summit.