All articles by FPJ Staff – Page 192
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ArticleOne-armed robot comes on stream
Scientists at the US Agricultural Research Service have got a new team member to tackle the mysteries of agricultural science - a one-armed robot.
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Eire set to bloom
Ireland is currently gearing itself up for Bloom 2007, described by organisers as the ‘biggest and most spectacular’ gardening event ever to be held in the country.
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ArticleKealey in at AgChemAccess
Global crop protection firm AgChemAccess has appointed Matthew Kealey as sales manager.
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ArticleUK avo market ripe for picking
As South Africa gears up for an avocado season set to be characterised by excellent quality fruit and supported by strident promotional campaigns in the UK and Europe, Laura Gould speaks to some of the industry’s key players to find out what potential lies ahead for the sector.
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ArticleA window of opportunity for Egyptian grape industry
Egyptian table grapes are set for another great season, with exports to the UK reaching an all-time high. But with the increase in production and expansion of the industry comes inevitable concerns. Elizabeth O’Keefe talks to the key players in the Egyptian grape business to find out if all is as good as it seems.
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ArticleWholesale authorities take positive frames of mind to Turin
The way forward for the wholesale trade was top of the agenda at the World Union of Wholesale Markets (WUWM) conference in Turin last week, where market authorities from across the globe met to share ideas and showcase working models for the future. Anna Sbuttoni reports from Italy.
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Pricking the balloon of blissful consumer ignorance
Describing texture and flavour must be one of the most difficult tasks on the planet. Scientists may have perfected this skill
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Mike Lister was installed as general manager of Topgro
Mike Lister was installed as general manager of Topgro, an exclusive supplier of avocados to Tesco, earlier this year. Here, he tells Tommy Leighton what he believes sets his company apart from the rest of the fresh produce industry.
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Another step for speciality
It’s been a busy month for the Produce Marketing Association (PMA), as it actively endorses a variety of new initiatives, puts a wedge of the industry’s money where its mouth is and represents fresh produce in the ongoing food-safety debate.
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Certification could become hassle-free
In this month’s IT column, we investigate a new online service designed to take the worry out of tracking suppliers’ certification credentials, and take a look at the difference that the Fresh Dynamics solution has made to one company. RFID also comes under fire for a possible intrusion into consumer privacy.
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ArticleJazz tunes up for Fruity Friday
Jazz apples are again throwing their weight behind World Cancer Research Fund UK’s (WCRF) ‘Fruity Friday’ event on May 25.
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The real impact of petty price fight
A damning report published this week by development agency ActionAid suggests that the low prices enjoyed by UK supermarket
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ArticleSpring is in the air at Adrian Scripps
The early spring has created ideal blossoming conditions for both dessert apples and pears.
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Salmonella scare in lettuce
Lamb’s lettuce produced by Florette has been recalled after a risk of salmonella contamination was detected.
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Ireland to host biotech conference
It has been announced that Ireland will be the venue for the 2008 Agricultural Biotechnology International Conference, the first time the country has hosted the event.
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ArticleNew features for Royal Show
Organisers of this year’s Royal Show are promising a number of new features and highlights for the July 1-4 event.
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Clean bill of health for F&V
No samples of fruit or vegetables supplied to schools last autumn were found to have pesticides above the legal limit.
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ArticleTop fruit storage boost
A series of storage trials evaluating the benefits of ethylene scrubbers is expected to improve overall quality and in some cases lengthen the season.
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Turnover up at Anglia Farmers
The Anglia Farmers buying group has announced a sizeable increase in turnover for the year.
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ArticleKendall is vice-president at COPA-COGECA
NFU president Peter Kendall has been elected as a vice president of COPA-COGECA