All articles by Kathy Hammond – Page 196

  • Horticulture water threat
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    Horticulture water threat

    2003-10-28T16:00:01Z

    Problems could be in store next spring for UK growers if a lack of rainfall persists.

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    CIMS offers sustainable contacts

    2003-10-28T14:05:01Z

    A newly launched markets intelligence organisation for Latin America is offering free registration to its on-line bulletin board and business directory to boost the export of sustainable fruit and vegetable production to key markets.

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    Marshalls expands fleet

    2003-10-28T13:10:42Z

    Lincolnshire-based, brassica supplier Marshalls of Butterwick has recently expanded its logistics operation taking its total trailer fleet to 24.

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    Multiples snack-rated

    2003-10-24T07:00:01Z

    A Parents' Jury set up by pressure group the Food Commission has survey supermarket practice on offering sugar-laden snacks at their checkouts.

  • New Zealand exporters face trade barriers in key export markets, a new report has found
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    NZ faces trade barriers

    2003-10-23T10:00:01Z

    New Zealand exporters face significant trade barriers for their horticultural produce a new report has found.

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    Fruiterers announce winners

    2003-10-23T08:00:01Z

    The Worshipful Company of Fruiterers announced the winners of two awards at the National Fruit Show dinner on Wednesday.

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    National Fruit Show goes public

    2003-10-22T16:14:52Z

    The National Fruit Show will neglect the publc no longer and take its exhibits further afield this year, said show chairman Robert Mitchell on the opening day of the event today.

  • Chiquita develops Keelings relationship
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    Chiquita develops Keelings relationship

    2003-10-22T16:05:20Z

    Produce multi-national Chiquita Brands has taken its relationship with Keelings a stage further.

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    Sicily gets citrus aid

    2003-10-22T10:28:14Z

    The European Commission has approved aid of e5 164 569 for Sicily's citrus sector.

  • Local sourcing is paying dividends for Asda
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    Asda scores Welsh success

    2003-10-21T18:12:08Z

    Sales of potatoes from Wales have increased by 40 per cent this year at Asda boosted by a new initiative that has seen local potatoes promoted throughout its chain of stores in the principality.

  • Potato retailers and wholesalers have come under scrutiny from the Food Standards Agency for mislabelling
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    Potato labelling needs to improve

    2003-10-21T15:08:39Z

    A survey carried out by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) has shown that labelling of potato varieties for sale in the UK is not good enough and wholesale markets are often to blame.

  • Onion quality is up, but sizes are down warns the British Onion Producers' Association
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    Mixed blessings for onions

    2003-10-21T13:09:28Z

    The UK has produced a vintage quality onion crop this year, but yields are highly variable across the country and bulb sizes are smaller than average.

  • Change afoot at Sheerness
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    Change afoot at Sheerness

    2003-10-17T17:05:02Z

    The Mersey Docks Group and Capespan International have agreed fundamental changes to operating arrangements for their joint venture fresh produce facility at the port of Sheerness.

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    New player in Israeli pepper

    2003-10-17T08:00:01Z

    Edom UK has been set up by seven Israeli growers and will focus on supplying top-quality capsicum to the UK market.

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    New Del Monte pineapple

    2003-10-16T17:00:01Z

    Fresh Del Monte Produce has announced the development of a new pineapple variety.

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    Freshfel prioritises promotion

    2003-10-16T15:00:01Z

    The grouping of European trade associations for fresh produce ñ Freshfel Europe ñ has decided to form two important new working groups.

  • Growing conditions for cranberries this season have been good so far
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    Cranberries bounce back

    2003-10-16T13:00:01Z

    Forecasts for this season's US cranberry crop are strong despite a decline in likely volumes from the biggest growing area.

  • The UK market just can't wait for Florida to get started
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    Florida grapefruit rise

    2003-10-16T11:00:01Z

    Grapefruit volumes from the Sunshine State are on the up while the UK market is seeing demand almost outstrip supply.

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    Farm Refrigeration delivers

    2003-10-16T09:00:01Z

    Storage specialist Farm Refrigeration has completed delivery of two major new controlled atmosphere stores to growers in time for this year's top-fruit harvest.

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    FPC works on MRL guidelines

    2003-10-15T13:05:00Z

    The Fresh Produce Consortium is drafting guidelines for members to help with conformity to proposed new legislation on maximum pesticide-residue levels.