All articles by Kathy Hammond – Page 256

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    More funds free

    2001-10-11T00:00:00Z

    A boost in government spending on healthy eating is welcomed by the National Farmers' Union.

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    Elsoms showcase

    2001-10-11T00:00:00Z

    Seed-breeder Elsoms Seeds' January King cabbage will be on display in October.

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    E-freight drive

    2001-10-11T00:00:00Z

    The Freight Transport Association is calling on e-business to draw on the expertise of its members.

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    Defra fails to strike a deal

    2001-10-11T00:00:00Z

    Union bosses at the department of the environment, food and rural affairs (Defra) say they will stand their ground until employees are offered a sound commitment on equal pay.

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    Top of the crop

    2001-10-11T00:00:00Z

    The fresh produce industry still boasts high performing businesses, in spite of the recent spate of liquidations, according to a new report from Plimsoll Publishing.

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    Crunch time for arty kids

    2001-10-11T00:00:00Z

    UK schoolchildren can scoop a colourful prize by demonstrating their art prowess to Le Crunch judges.

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    Hairyape swings through 300

    2001-10-11T00:00:00Z

    Hairyape.co.uk, the world-wide search engine for the fruit vegetable and flower industry has passed the 300 mark for companies registered to the site.

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    Pascual Hmnos. in trouble

    2001-10-10T00:00:00Z

    The beleaguered Spanish supplier is facing being sold off as its troubles deepen.

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    Gala galore

    2001-10-10T00:00:00Z

    Apple variety Gala is gaining ground world-wide but the next two seasons could prove its toughest test yet.

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    Fyffes rings the changes

    2001-10-10T00:00:00Z

    New financial year start and end dates for Fyffes bring about changes in dividends payments.

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    Category management a must

    2001-10-10T00:00:00Z

    Suppliers of fresh produce to the multiples must wake up to category management or risk their future, says Professor David Hughes.

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    NFU makes plans

    2001-10-07T00:00:00Z

    The National Farmers' Union launches a service to help farmers and growers in England and Wales with town planning issues.

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    Chinese apple crop slips

    2001-10-07T00:00:00Z

    The apple crop in China, the world's largest producer country, for 2001-02 is forecast to decline slightly on last season's volumes.

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    Metric lobby weighs in

    2001-10-05T00:00:00Z

    Supporters of metrication are calling on the government for a unified programme to complete metrication in the UK.

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    Lemon deal turns sour

    2001-10-05T00:00:00Z

    Argentina is gearing up to appeal against a US judge's ruling blocking its lemon exports to the US.

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    Spalding success

    2001-10-04T00:00:00Z

    Two men in the fresh produce trade have succeeded in becoming sole shareholders in their Spalding business.

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    Price still right

    2001-10-04T00:00:00Z

    The price of food is still a key factor in influencing retail sales, though over half those asked cited other reasons for buying groceries, according to a recent survey.

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    JS hounoured

    2001-10-04T00:00:00Z

    Sainsbury's wins a new accolade in a Chilean sponsored event.

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    Fyffes looks out

    2001-10-04T00:00:00Z

    International fruit supplier Fyffes announces it is seeking "new acquisitions and partnerships".

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    Defra staff strike on

    2001-10-04T00:00:00Z

    The department of the environment, food and rural affairs fails to satisfy union demands following a staff strike on September 28.