All articles by Emma Hardy – Page 6

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    East Malling future

    2003-06-23T00:00:00Z

    The East Malling Trust for Horticultural Research has announced its attention to put a proposal to Defra for an independent operation at East Malling.

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    HACCP guidance for growers

    2003-06-23T00:00:00Z

    Three new cases studies illustrating the use of HACCP in crop production are now available from Campden & Chorleywood Food Research Association.

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    LEAF marque plays at Wimbledon

    2003-06-20T00:00:00Z

    Visitors to Wimbledon will enjoy strawberries with a difference this year as they tuck into UK berries grown with sustainable practices in mind under the LEAF marque.

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    Zespri's allergic reaction

    2003-06-19T00:00:00Z

    New Zealand kiwifruit exporter and marketeer Zespri International has released its response to freshinfo reports that kiwifruit may provoke allergic reactions in children.

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    Producers need to measure up

    2003-06-19T00:00:00Z

    Growers need to measure their business activity not just on management skills, but also on entrepreneurship and innovation according to a recent survey.

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    Belgian potatoes show early promise

    2003-06-17T00:00:00Z

    Flandria early potatoes have got off to a promising start, the season has started earlier than anticipated and Belgian auctions are expecting a 10-15 per cent increase in supply.

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    Yoder Toddington looks ahead

    2003-06-16T00:00:00Z

    Young plant supplier Yoder Toddington staged its "Look Ahead 2004" event recently. More than 60 attendees visited the Cheshire open day for a preview of an extensive range of products offered by Yoder Toddington, Four Oaks Nurseries and Channel Islands Plants.

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    Belgian auctions gain certification

    2003-06-16T00:00:00Z

    Six Belgian fruit and vegetable auctions have been awarded certification by the independent inspection and certification body, Certagro.

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    FTA indicates transport trends

    2003-06-16T00:00:00Z

    Domestic road freight growth is at its lowest level yet, according to the Freight Transport Association's latest quarterly transport activity survey.

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    Picota picks up

    2003-06-15T00:00:00Z

    The Picota cherry promotional campaign will be launched at the end of June with cherry promotion stickers appearing on punnets in five multiple retailers.

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    Apem holds Peruvian mango meet

    2003-06-09T00:00:00Z

    The Peruvian mango exporters association, Apem is holding its second international congress on Peruvian mangoes.

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    Somerfield bid rejected

    2003-06-09T00:00:00Z

    Somerfield has rejected a joint proposal from retail entrepreneurs John Lovering and Bob Mackenzie who were considering a 120p a share offer.

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    Industry welcomes organic boost

    2003-06-06T00:00:00Z

    The NFU has welcomed the government's Organic Farming Scheme, which aims to provide a boost to the UK's organic industry to bring it into line with the rest of Europe.

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    British Potato Council's bus misused

    2003-06-06T00:00:00Z

    The British Potato Council's promotional bus has attracted widespread attention – for handing out Israeli spuds.

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    EWT tops improvement ranking

    2003-06-06T00:00:00Z

    Top fruit importer and supermarket supplier Empire World Trade has shown the biggest imrovement in sales growth in the fresh produce industry.

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    Herb Society success

    2003-06-02T00:00:00Z

    The Herb Society won two silver medals at this year's Chelsea Flower Show.

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    Sainsbury's job cuts

    2003-05-28T00:00:00Z

    Sainsbury's is expected to axe one in four of its buyers in a bid to reduce costs.

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    Poland shows promise

    2003-05-28T00:00:00Z

    IFE Poland 2003 attracted more than 3,100 food, drink and hospitality professionals last week. Some 173 companies exhibited at the event, of which 112 were from outside the country and exhibiting for the first time.

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    Agency accused of manipulating GM debate

    2003-05-27T00:00:00Z

    Sir John Krebs, chairman of the Food Standards Agency (FSA) has been heavily criticised and accused of manipulating the government's public debate on GM foods.

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    Potato blight discovery

    2003-05-27T00:00:00Z

    Potato blight has been found in South Lincolnshire, placing the area's potato crops on full alert