All articles by Dominic Weaver – Page 5
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Scientists boast "safe" GM tomato
A tomato that will not transmit its changed DNA to other fruit has been developed by a German research institute.
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Profits on a plate for potato growers
British potato growers told that biodegradable packaging may provide a welcome new outlet for their product.
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Produce suppliers call in the receivers
Priory Produce and Tinsley Foods go into administrative receivership.
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HRI to stage organic open day
Horticulture Research International is to hold a one-day organics event for existing and potential growers at its Kirton site in September.
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No sign of recession in fruit and veg
The UK fresh produce industry is not showing signs of recession, according to analyst Plimsoll. The company believes that the market is healthy - but very competitive.
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New policy commission on future for food and farming
The government forms a new body, to investigate the future for agriculture in the UK. The commission is to report by the end of the year.
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Defra money targets lost confidence in food
The department for the environment, food and rural affairs allocates £3 million to rebuild sales of UK food. Food from Britain is to be closely involved in the initiative.
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European produce association given the go-ahead
The European fruit and vegetable industry is to form a new organisation to tackle issues of common interest. Members will include the UK's Fresh Produce Consortium, the Association of Fresh Produce Importers (Cimo), and the majority of Eucofel.
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HRI launches new cherry variety
Horticulture Research International uncovers the latest product of its breeding programme, the Penny cherry.
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KG forms strategic alliance with Alconeras
KG Fruits and Alconeras, announce they are entering into a joint venture. The news was given at this year's Fruit Focus event, held at Hadlow College in Kent.
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Greenery opens strawberry packhouse
The Greenery International unveils its new strawberry packing facility.
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Organics lobby blames attacks on one man
After the Advertising Standards Agency forced Tesco and Sainsbury's to retract claims made about organic foods, retailers and the Soil Association react to the action.
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Markets set out case for congestion charge exemption
London's wholesale markets write to Ken Livingstone to express their strong concern about the effects on business of the new congestion charges to be introduced in the capital.
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GM technology will save the world, says UN
The United Nations says that GM crops will play a vital role in reliving poverty and increasing farm incomes worldwide. This, however, it adds that this will require a radical change in attitudes to the new technology.
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Tesco salmonella recall sets FSA in action
The Food Standards agency says it will communicate closer with the prepared produce industry in the wake of a recent salmonella outbreak in Tesco prepacked salads.
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Assured Produce Scheme rebutts critics
The chairman of the Assured Produce Scheme, Chris Barnes, rejects the claims made by Farmers for Action and the Federation of Small Businesses on freshinfo.com
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Soil Association reinforces organic message
Patrick Holden, director of the Soil Association, stresses the importance of a move away from intensive farming practices.
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Leading forces in Israeli citrus to merge
Tnuport and Mehadrin, each of which holds approximately 30 per cent of the volume of Israeli citrus exports, announce they are to join operations.
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Assured Produce Scheme called into question
The merits of the Assured Produce Scheme have been disputed by Farmers for Action, in the light of a recent report by the Pesticides Safety Directorate.
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Bananas celebrate 15 years at Wimbledon
The Banana Group once again promotes the banana during the Wimbledon tournament, a decade and a half since Boris Becker first brought the fruit onto Centre Court.