All articles by Kathy Hammond – Page 195
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Defra "hopeful" on ring rot
The UK department for the environment, food and rural affairs has said it hopes an outbreak of potato ring rot has been contained.
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ArticleChristmas tree shortage stories untrue
Recent scaremongering that Christmas trees would run short is unfounded, says trade association.
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Corbana opens its doors
The global banana business is invited next month to Costa Rica to consider its future in the EU.
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ArticleM&S unveils new code
Marks & Spencer has launched a new code of practice for the production and packing of fresh produce.
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ArticleAsda blasts FoE
Asda has countered Friends of the Earth criticism that it and market-leader Tesco are abandoning UK apple growers.
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ArticleWorldwide Fruit announcement
Worlwide Fruit is expected to make an announcement on Monday about restructure plans.
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Root supplies run tight
A dry summer and autumn have taken their toll on root crops in the UK.
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ArticleCitrus picking resumes in Spain
The Spanish citrus season is back on track after rain delayed harvesting.
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ArticleEarly sprout finish mooted
Huge efforts and increased production costs are keeping supermarket orders for Brussels sprouts fulfilled, but the campaign may come to an early close.
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ArticleGarden still waiting
By the end of next year, New Covent Garden's future should be a whole lot clearer, says the market authority chairman.
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ArticleSpanish citrus climb
A national forecast from Spain estimates the country's citrus exports are likely to climb this season on last year's record levels.
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ArticleTucumán urged to seek PGI
Lemons from Tucumán in Argentina are well positioned to seek protected geographical indicator status.
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Brittany back on song
Breton growers report key brassica lines are back on track after the prolonged dry spell.
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ArticleSands chain goes for Heritage
Nisa-Today's retailer David Sands Supermarkets has re-launched its fresh produce range under Nisa-Today's Heritage brand.
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ArticleGold moratorium extended
NZ kiwifruit supplier Zespri has decided to extend its limitation on plantings of its premium variety.
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ArticleRate issues dog grapes
Currency factors are likely to colour the upcoming southern hemisphere grape season for senders not just from South Africa but Chile as well.
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Article£1million boost to biological control
Defra has announced six research projects in the quest for biological solutions to enable growers to protect their crops.
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Bramley man in M&S campaign
Bramley-apple processor Philip Acock, chairman and md of Fourayes Farm, is appearing in a campaign for Marks & Spencer as the store's "Face of British Desserts".
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ArticleAvo availability tight
Hass avocado supplies have been running tight in the UK leaving importers eagerly awaiting the start of the Spanish season as Mexico contends with quality problems.