All articles by Kathy Hammond – Page 173
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ArticleWater priority for roots sector
The British Carrot Growers Associatin is drawing the industry's attention to new EU directives soon to affect irrigation.
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Waitrose backs BHTA
The British Herb Trade Association and Waitrose are throwing their weight behind the first Wholly Herbs show.
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ArticlePrices strong for Canary produce
Strong prices for Canary Islands tomatoes mean the season so far has already outperformed last year's.
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FTA lobbies Chancellor
Hauliers have more ammunition for their fight with the Treasury as figures reveal diesel duty in the UK tops the European league.
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ArticleGlobal span for restructured Cape
Capespan's restructure of its business could lead to the development of cross-border strategies with multinational retailers.
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ArticlePink Lady appeals to lonely hearts
Pink Lady reached nearly 9 million people on Monday with a strategic advertising campaign to coincide with Valentine’s Day.
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ArticleGeest in shock salads acquisition
Geest has just announced it has signed a non-binding heads of agreement to acquire the trade and moveable assets of the prepared leafy salads manufacturing facility of a major UK supplier.
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NFU succeeds in traceability lobbying
The National Farmers Union has successfully lobbied Defra for compulsory pre-notification on all potatoes imported from the Netherlands.
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ArticleHerbert Engineering opens its doors
R J Herbert Engineering is holding its fourth bi-annual open days on 15, 16 and 17 March at its head office and factory near Wisbech, Cambs.
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NZ website boosts picker numbers
A New Zealand fruit-picker recruitment website has been generating 70 employment enquiries a day.
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Uganda close to developing GM banana
A young scientist at Kawanda Agricultural Research Institute in Uganda is set to boost banana production in the east African nation.
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ArticleNZ kiwifruit returns boost
A new consolidated supply arrangement hopes to increase returns to New Zealand kiwifruit growers.
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Pink Lady apples show heart
Pink Lady apples are lending their support to the British Heart Foundation’s Real Valentine Appeal.
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S&A Davies in demand
S&A Davies is claiming in local Shropshire press reports that publicity generated last year has doubled demand for its strawberries.
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ArticleGreenery revamps directorship structure
The Greenery is responding to rationalisation in the marketplace with a management restructure at the helm of the company.
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ArticleUK seeks alternatives as Spanish freeze takes toll
It is a case of filling the gaps with fruit from other sources as supplies from Spain continue to be severely disrupted.
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ArticleAVP cuts first cues
The Lea Valley has started its cucumber season already without the aid of artificial lighting systems
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Israel in neighbourly fruit-fly gesture
Technology from Israel will help growers in other Middle East countries to eradicate the Mediterranean fruit fly.
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ArticleSevere frost disrupts Spanish supplies
Crops in Spain are being severely affected by the worst winter to strike the south and east of the country in 20 years.