All articles by Jane Mornement – Page 7

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    NFU achieves victory for penalised farmers

    2003-01-16T00:00:00Z

    The NFU has won a victory for farmers penalised by the Organic Farming Scheme. Defra will be contacting affected producers as a result of sustained pressure from the union.

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    Zon announces new name at Fruit Logistica

    2003-01-16T00:00:00Z

    Zon will be officially announcing its change of name, to Fresh Link, at Fruit Logistica this afternoon.

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    Asparagus race is on

    2003-01-16T00:00:00Z

    Bomfords' asparagus race to top London hotels promises to be bigger and better this summer.

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    Mixed bag for Spanish sendings

    2003-01-16T00:00:00Z

    Spanish exports for the nine months to the end of September 2002 were up four per cent in volume and 13 per cent in value on those for 2001.

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    Bramley prices double

    2003-01-16T00:00:00Z

    The processing price of Bramley apples has doubled since 2002, meaning many growers may shun the fresh market in favour of better prices in the processed sector.

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    Zon announces a drop in turnover

    2003-01-15T00:00:00Z

    Dutch sales organisation Zon has announced a drop in turnover due to the lower prices of Dutch asparagus, leeks and cucumbers.

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    Industry told to take responsibility for food safety

    2003-01-15T00:00:00Z

    Food Standards Agency chairman Sir John Krebs has told the industry it is just as responsible for food safety as the government.

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    Record asparagus sales for Hargreaves

    2003-01-14T00:00:00Z

    Hargreaves Plants has reported a record season of sales for its crown asparagus into the home market.

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    Florette prepares for IFE

    2003-01-14T00:00:00Z

    Florette is planning to relaunch some of its most popular lines at London's IFE show. Chef and restaurateur Raymond Blanc will be visiting the Florette stand to demonstrate some of his salad ideas.

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    A good Christmas for flower sales

    2003-01-13T00:00:00Z

    Lingarden reports that despite a disappointing Christmas for high-street retailers, sales of cut flowers and houseplants rocketed during December.

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    NFU set to relaunch website

    2003-01-13T00:00:00Z

    The NFU is preparing to relaunch its website in February. The updated site will include information that farmers can tailor to their individual needs.

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    Hargreaves announces soft fruit trials

    2003-01-12T00:00:00Z

    Hargreaves Plants announces its plans for expanded soft fruit trials. The plant propagator says it has exclusive access to eight key breeding sources covering strawberries and raspberries.

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    Sherrif visits HRI East Malling

    2003-01-12T00:00:00Z

    The High Sherrif of Kent paid a visit to HRI East Malling today to find out more about the r&d work done at the site.

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    HDRA and Waitrose celebrate 10th potato day

    2003-01-10T00:00:00Z

    The 10th potato day will be held by HDRA and Waitrose at Ryton Organic Gardens, Coventry on February 2

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    FTA appoints new regional policy manager

    2003-01-10T00:00:00Z

    The Freight Transport Association has appointed Malcolm Bingham as its regional policy manager and manager of highways, traffic and urban access. Bingham's post is effective this month.

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    BRC assure industry that inflation is unlikely

    2003-01-10T00:00:00Z

    In its shop price index, the British Retail Consortium said figures show there is no danger of inflation. Prices for December remained the same as those for November despite Christmas trade.

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    Barbie boosts Tesco's Pink Lady

    2003-01-10T00:00:00Z

    Tesco's promotion for Pink Lady apples with Barbie labels attached was a resounding success. Empire World Trade says the campaign helped to emphasise the healthy eating message to young children.

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    Buy-local campaign takes effect

    2003-01-10T00:00:00Z

    Sir Donald Curry said this week he is urging ministers to support local produce. This is on the back of the Prince of Wales (pictured)'s recent plea to establishments to support local suppliers.

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    Judges prepare for Springfields

    2003-01-10T00:00:00Z

    Dates and details of the 2003 Springfields Horicultural Exhibition have been confirmed. Guest speakers will include HRI's Michael Wilson.

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    Solution for wireworm in potatoes

    2003-01-10T00:00:00Z

    Syngenta's nematicide Nemathorin now has a label recommendation for wireworm in potatoes.