All articles by Dominic Weaver – Page 3
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NFU hails new GM group
The National Farmers Union has welcomed the formation of a new biotechnology industry group that promises to communicate better with the public.
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Buffer zones reduced under LERAP scheme
Defra says fruit growers will save money under new rulings on pesticide buffers.
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Customers attack Birmingham wholesale hours
Users of Birmingham wholesale fruit and vegetable market contest its new time regime. It is costing us business, they claim.
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Tomatoes get the big freeze at Food & Drink
Tomato granules to be launched at major food show
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NFU welcomes EU new state transition plans
The National Farmers Union approves proposals to implement CAP gradually to new members of the European Union.
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Capespan embarks on top fruit brand expansion
Cape, South Africa's leading marque for apples and pears, will also denote fruit from New Zealand from March. The move is designed to give Capespan a more comprehensive offer of varieties.
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Mango Association up and running
Seven of the UK's largest handlers of mangoes form a joint promotional push for the fruit, committing to a three-year campaign to raise sales in the UK.
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Produce to provide role model to other food sectors
NFU vice-president Michael Paske has assuaged fears that horticulture is not on the agenda at the National Farmer's Union's agm next week.
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FPC defends free-fruit scheme
Fresh Produce Consortium responds to academic's assertion that nationwide free fruit project will be of little benefit to the UK's health.
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Downturn hits catering business
A major supplier of fruit and salad products to the catering industry says it expects to announce a loss, after slack trade in the last quarter of 2001.
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Root treatment granted Defra reprieve
Government ministry extends permission for the use of swede and turnip input. But an alternative must be found after a Europe-wide ban comes into force from July, 2003.
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Cape logo set for New Zealand fruit expansion
The Cape logo, previously used exclusively to denote South African top fruit, is to be used in the UK on New Zealand apples.
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NFU summit targets crop disease imports
Organisations including the Food Standards Agency and Defra to discuss curbs on the entry of diseases such as potato brown rot.
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Enza: deregulation going well
New Zealand apple exporter Enza is doing better than expected in its first season of deregulation, say reports.
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Vegetables need more sex to sell
The UK vegetable industry needs to be bolder in advertising its produce, according to a leading seed breeder. He was speaking at a Brassica conference in Warwickshire.
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English Apples & Pears makes new call to retailers
Adrian Barlow, ceo of English Apples & Pears, says top fruit growers need to make more profits to survive.
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Poupart makes company switch
Poupart Limited transfers ownership of its Poupart Ashford operation.
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Popularity of organic food on the wane
The number of adults who believe organic produce better for them and for the environment is decreasing, according to a new report.
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Free-for-schools project extended to vegetables
The department of health's project to give schoolchildren a portion of fresh produce every day will now include vegetables in addition to fruit. The National Farmers Union and the Fresh Produce Consortium have both lobbied for the change.
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Enza posts mixed results
NZ top fruit exporter Enza has posted year end results for the year to September 30 with increased operating profits but a net loss overall.