All articles by Kathy Hammond – Page 206

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    Geest shares take a dive

    2003-05-14T00:00:00Z

    Prepared produce specialist Geest has been watching shareholders jump ship this week as City analysts attempt to dampen speculation that the group is subject to a takeover bid.

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    Tesco expands on-line fleet

    2003-05-14T00:00:00Z

    Tesco's home-shopping operation is expanding with the addition of a further 70 vans to its fleet.

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    UK pepper pot grows

    2003-05-14T00:00:00Z

    Dutch giant The Greenery is predicting an increase in demand for capsicum in the UK this year, as more consumers catch on to thehealth benefits and versatility of the product.

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    Macfrut proves Med links

    2003-05-14T00:00:00Z

    Italy is well placed in fresh produce terms to become an important link between Europe and third countries in the Mediterranean. This was one of the leading themes to emerge from last week's Macfrut exhibition and congress in Cesena, Italy.

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    Kent grower wins Tesco accolade

    2003-05-13T00:00:00Z

    A small apple and pear supplier has become the first person to win the inaugural Tesco Grower of the Year award.

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    Food Dudes get green light in Ireland

    2003-05-13T00:00:00Z

    The renowned Food Dude Healthy Eating Programme developed by Professor Fergus Lowe (pictured) at Bangor University has made a successful foray into Ireland.

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    EU-Egypt agreement ratified

    2003-05-12T00:00:00Z

    The Egyptian parliament has formally accepted the Euro-Mediterranean Association Agreement signed in June 2001.

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    Environment project winner

    2003-05-12T00:00:00Z

    A study to reduce pests and disease using biological control methods has won two awards at the Kent County Agricultural Society (KCAS) annual scholarship for its project leader.

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    Potato stocks rise

    2003-05-09T00:00:00Z

    For the first time, the British Potato Council is issuing details of late season potato stocks.

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    Growers to benefit from SourceDirect

    2003-05-08T00:00:00Z

    A new on-line initiative aims to bring major retailers and caterers into direct commercial contact with growers.

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    Bomfords celebrates gras with Gus-to

    2003-05-08T00:00:00Z

    Vegetable grower Bomfords is celebrating its second crop of asparagus with a festival fronted by Gus (pictured).

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    Kiwi council

    2003-05-08T00:00:00Z

    New Zealand's kiwifruit sector is establishing an Industry Advisory Council.

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    Maersk expands routes

    2003-05-08T00:00:00Z

    Western South American shipping services will benefit from new plans for improvement from Maersk Sealand.

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    CMBI lodges appeal

    2003-05-07T00:00:00Z

    The Citrus Marketing Board of Israel is lodging an appeal with the Israeli High Court of Justice to prevent its merger with the Fruit Production Board on two counts.

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    Europech outlines stone fruit decline

    2003-05-07T00:00:00Z

    European stone-fruit production is forecast to fall by 29 per cent this season on last from 4.2million tonnes to 3mt with maturity also significantly delayed.

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    Argentinean sendings climb

    2003-05-05T00:00:00Z

    Press reports in Argentina find that fruit exports from the South American country were up significantly in the first quarter this year on 2002 levels.

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    Stone fruit set to dip

    2003-05-02T00:00:00Z

    According to a Valencia growers' association, production of stone fruit in the region is set to fall this season.

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    Florida growers offer to settle

    2003-05-02T00:00:00Z

    The six producers at the centre of the lawsuit against the Florida Department of Citrus have offered to settle the dispute, according to local press reports.

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    Organic catering launch

    2003-05-01T00:00:00Z

    The Soil Association is set to unveil the latest development in organic catering in London next week.

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    Potential blight outbreak strikes

    2003-04-30T00:00:00Z

    A suspected case of potato blight in Norfolk has put the county's potato crops in immediate danger of attack from the devastating disease, warns the British Potato Council.