All articles by Ben Walker – Page 4

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Producers give thumbs-down to category management

2002-02-14T00:00:00Z

UK growers attack category management at National Farmers Union horticulture surgery. It's a "One-sided argument", says one.

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E-centre chiefs launch barcode guide

2002-02-12T00:00:00Z

Barcode bosses celebrate 25 years of the black-and-white revolution with a guide to getting it right. New devleopments vaunted at London showcase.

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Apple bosses fight back after teeth-rotting slur

2002-02-11T00:00:00Z

Industry bosses have dismissed press reports that brand the apple as a teeth-rotting health risk.Beneficial qualities by national press ignored say experts.

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Sprouts boosted by dropleg system

2002-01-25T00:00:00Z

A Lancashire firm reports better sprout yields since improving its technology. Higher quality with new system says Huntapac manager.

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Fyffes legal action over DCC dealing

2002-01-25T00:00:00Z

Shares scandal breaks out after Fyffes accusses DCC of insider trading. We were "encouraged" say DCC chiefs as they bid to clear name.

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Organics quiz for NFU and Soil Association

2002-01-24T00:00:00Z

NFU vice president Micheal Paske and Soil Association chiefs face questions from the floor in audience event. Panel headed by Jonathan Dimbleby on January 25.

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Hairyape swings higher

2002-01-22T00:00:00Z

Fresh produce internet portal shows impressive membership growth. World trading site clears 500 members as popularity increases.

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Industry urges caution on weaker sterling

2002-01-21T00:00:00Z

Leading economists propose selling sterling to boost exports – but weaker pound is a double-edged sword, says FPC.

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Novel crop advice from HRI

2002-01-18T00:00:00Z

Leading industry figures to show UK growers how to diversify into alternative products. Enlightening industry showcase set for end of month.

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New strawberry treatment to fight botrytis

2002-01-17T00:00:00Z

Crop protection specialists Certis releases Frupica, a weapon in the fight against botrytis and powdery mildew.

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Almonds fly in EU says US boss

2002-01-17T00:00:00Z

US almonds show stunning growth in Europe. But UK consumption impossible to quantify.

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Love is in the aisles

2002-01-17T00:00:00Z

Pink Lady gossips dig for dating tales. Apple barnd offers case of bubbly for best tale of supermarket love.

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Tesco bosses in FFA ceasefire

2002-01-16T00:00:00Z

Uneasy compromise between Tesco and feared militant farmers group. Top director sent in by multiple to facilitate truce and avoid blockade action.

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Germany offers UK euro sympathy

2002-01-15T00:00:00Z

A German farming chief has welcomed the single currency. But the UK being outside is damaging its produce industry, he says in speech to Fruit Logistica.

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Unilever chairman slams industry in new year speech

2002-01-15T00:00:00Z

Unilver boss Niall FitzGerald accuses the industry of being old-fashioned. Agriculture subsidy a comfort blanket, he says.

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Retailer Hale has luck of the Irish

2002-01-14T00:00:00Z

Fruit seller scoops glittering prize for superb display skills.John Hale, best of Northern Ireland say US Apple chiefs.

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Tesco offered FFA stay of execution

2002-01-14T00:00:00Z

Tesco has been given extra time to meet the demands of a militant farmer's group. Farmers for Action bosses says it will blockade the multiples RDCs after its correspondence so far has been unsatisfactory.

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Bramley is top fruit

2002-01-14T00:00:00Z

Consumer research shows UK public love Bramleys. Famous cookers a family favourite, say retail experts.

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Fruit Logistica enjoys record gate

2002-01-11T00:00:00Z

Biggest Fruit Logistica opens doors in Berlin.Exhibitors from 80 nations in attendance at trade showcase.

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Vietnam ready to show flower power

2002-01-10T00:00:00Z

Vietnamese government backs flower industry.Quality and volume to boom say sources in far east.