All Fruit articles – Page 246
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NewsDelays to post-Brexit agri-chemical rules ‘adding cost and uncertainty’
Significant delays to regulatory regime for agri-chemicals are affecting growers and crop protection companies, says Agricultural Industries Confederation
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NewsHall Hunter invests in blueberry growth
MD Jim Floor outlines the company’s ambitious expansion plans as demand for UK-grown blueberry continues to increase
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NewsCitrosol debuts next-generation fungicide control system
CATsystem is described as world’s first automatic control system for fungicide treatments
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NewsCamposol announces improvement in credit rating
Moody’s upgrade reflects company’s increased liquidity
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NewsNew incubation hub opens for Huelvan ag startups
HuelvaLAB seeks to drive innovation in the province’s agricultural and forestry sectors
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NewsLow-income families can’t afford fruit and veg, survey shows
Some 4.26m UK households have less than 10 per cent of the budget needed to eat healthily, food charity research finds
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NewsNFU Cymru calls for £500m Welsh farming budget
The union outlines funding support needed from next UK government for Welsh farming
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NewsTurkish provinces team up to boost fruit and veg exports
Izmir and Samsun are collaborating to increase the latter’s exports of fresh fruit and vegetables, including experience-sharing in production and exports
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NewsRegional trend favours covered strawberry production in Germany
As the economy and environment throw up some tough challenges, greater consumer interest in high-quality local supply offers some commercial hope
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NewsWorld Environment Day encourages record number of climate events
This year’s World Environment Day puts the focus on land restoration, desertification and drought resilience, with the aim of accelerating progress on global commitments
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NewsFall Creek reveals Romanian acquisition
Purchase of land for blueberry nursery development marks “pivotal moment” in the company’s European growth strategy
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NewsMozambique citrus industry joins CGA
Southern Africa’s Citrus Growers’ Association (CGA) has welcomed Mozambique’s citrus industry to the fold
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FeaturesAngus Soft Fruits: 30 and thriving
The British berry sector is going through a tough time, but the entrepreneurial spirit of Scottish supplier Angus Soft Fruits stands it in good stead. Fred Searle explores the company’s past, present and future on its 30th anniversary
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NewsUK consumers generate £28m in Fairtrade Premium
Premium allows producers to invest in business and community projects including healthcare, education, and environmental initiatives
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NewsCherry growers in Puglia count cost of drought
Hot, dry weather during the spring means harvested volume in Italy’s leading production region could be half what they were last season
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NewsGlobalGAP shines spotlight on biodiversity
GlobalGAP’s Secretariat held at a live panel discussion on biodiversity on 24 May to mark the United Nations International Day of Biological Diversity. Entitled ‘Be Part of the Plan: How can responsible and resilient farming practices promote and protect biodiversity?’, the talk featured the participation of stakeholders ...
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NewsBerryWorld scores hat-trick at International Taste Institute Awards
The UK supplier’s Ruby raspberries, BEE Honest strawberries and Masena blueberries receive Superior Taste Awards
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NewsRetail prices for Italian melons on upward curve
Average supermarket prices have reportedly increased over the past few years, helping to reduce the impact of rising costs
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NewsHortifrut appoints Héctor Luján Valladolid as new CEO
Luján replaces Juan Ignacio Allende, who becomes director of Hortifrut’s US partner, Naturipe
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NewsTesco in laser-etched avocado trial to reduce plastic waste
Tesco and Westfalia Fruit are swapping barcode stickers for laser etching on extra-large avocados in latest trial to limit plastic waste