All articles by Kathy Hammond – Page 201
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ArticleSpanish lemon forecast up
Early indications from the main Spanish lemon growing area of Murcia are for a slightly increased crop in 2003.
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ArticleMRL problems intensify
The UK fresh produce industry needs to pay more attention to changes in maximum residue levels for pesticides on produce.
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ArticleZespri bangs single-desk drum
Craig Greenlees chairman of New Zealand kiwifruit marketer Zespri used the company's agm today to extol the benefits of single-desk marketing but warned against complacency.
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Watch your waste
The UK fresh produce industry is ill prepared for changes in organic-waste processing. stakes.
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ArticleOrange Juice: demand up, production down
The European heatwave has meant a 13 per cent increase in demand for orange juice, but similar conditions in the world's largest producing country may curb supplies.
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ArticleChiquita gets prepared
US multi-national Chiquita has revealed it is expanding into the fresh-cut fruit market later this year.
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Beacon targets fruit drinks
Brecon-based Beacon Foods is aiming to conquer the fruit-drinks market.
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ArticlePeas keep pub place
UK pea growers and freezers have joined forces again this year with their head-to-head national pub and restaurant chain challenge.
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ArticleAsda celebrates local sourcing success
New UK number two retailer Asda has nearly doubled its sales of Scottish potatoes as it has focused on a local sourcing initiative.
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ArticleHail damage quantified
Growers organisations have been quantifying damage caused by hailstorms late in the evening of July 30 in the eastern Spanish region of Valencia.
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ArticleBifga challenges BRC
UK fruit growers' representatives have complained to the British Retail Consortium about over-regulation.
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Freshfel and EAN in expert link
European fresh produce association Freshfel Europe and global coding and marketing standards creator EAN International have set up a joint supply-chain and e-business expert group.
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ArticleTop companies buck trend
Plimsoll Publishing has identified 107 fresh produce companies that are bucking market trends and increasing sales by an average four times the market's growth rate of five per cent.
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ArticleAsda seeks Yorkshire suppliers
Wal-Mart subsidiary Asda is seeking Yorkshire suppliers to help it bring out a new range of locally produced food.
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ArticleHail hits Valencia
Hailstorms late in the evening of July 30 have caused damage to crops in the eastern Spanish region of Valencia.
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ArticleProduce industry gets a 'could do better'
The UK's leading suppliers of fresh produce shine in efficiency and customer service but could do better in training and education, plant layout and equipment maintenance.
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ArticleNZ growers vote to unify
Growers in New Zealand have voted in principle to merge their industry organisations.
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Almeria growers issue new label
Fruit and vegetable growers in Almeria are joining together under a new food safety and quality label.
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Greenery report interests
Dutch produce marketing group The Greenery has reported "massive interest" in its UK Salad Market Report published last month and distributed with the Fresh Produce Journal.