All articles by Kathy Hammond – Page 190
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Bramley makes family happy
Bramley has made one family very happy this month as part of its Bramley Week promotion from February 2-8.
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ArticleIsraeli peppers put in strong performance
Agrexco's Israeli capsicum exports are nearly 10 per cent up so far this season compared to the same period last year.
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ArticleArrow hits target as JS organic hero
Sainsbury’s has announced its first Organic Hero of the Year awards this week with top honours going to a vegetable grower.
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ArticleCode failure: industry reacts
The industry reacts to the Office of Fair Trade's review of the supermarket code of practice.
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EU-Israel dispute nears resolution
The EU-Israel controversy over specifying the origin of goods, fresh produce included, finally looks set for resolution.
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Grower plans migrant village
A village for 1,000 migrant workers is being planned by one of the UK's biggest strawberry growers.
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ArticlePrice war threatens organics
The imminent and inevitable price war in the UK supermarket sector could potentially be damaging to the development of the organic industry, said Sainsbury's Tony Sullivan.
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ArticleSomerfield starts UK tom season
Somerfield is taking delivery next week of its first English cherry tomatoes of the year from Wight Salads.
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ArticleLemons in size squeeze
Earlier drought conditions in Tucumán may make themselves felt on Argentinean lemon sizes and volume.
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Labour providers support licensing
The newly formed Association of Labour Providers has given its support to the gangmasters licensing bill due for a second reading next Friday, but it has concerns.
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ArticleArgentinean pear crop drops
Pear production in Argentina is likely to fall this sesaon although export levels should be maintained.
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Israeli flower sales boom
Israeli flower growers exported 50 million stems to Europe in just three days last week for sale on Valentine's Day on February 14.
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ArticleRedbridge goes back to school
Redbridge's National School Fruit Scheme distribution contract in north-west England has been renewed for a second 12-month period.
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ArticleSouth Africa makes late debut
Pears and apples from South Africa are facing keen demand in the UK despite a late start.
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Organic bubble bursts
Lincolnshire-based Sunset Farm Organics is facing closure despite huge demand for its produce and a booming organic market in the UK.
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ArticleChiquita earns more certification
Chiquita farms in Colombia, Costa Rica and Panama have all earned significant food safety and ethical certification status.
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ArticleChilean citrus link up
The Chilean Fresh Fruit Association has signed a co-operation agreement with the national citrus growers association (ACC).
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Yorkshire to get regional brand
Growers and suppliers of Yorkshire products will soon be able to benefit from a new regional identify for their produce.
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ArticleChip Week receives celebrity support
The British Potato Council used Nell McAndrew (pictured) to launch Chip Week on Monday.
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ArticleFree produce for needy parents
Hundreds of thousands of parents will receive vouchers for free fruit and vegetables as part of a new drive to encourage lifelong healthy eating habits and tackle obesity.