All articles by Kathy Hammond – Page 45
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CAP reform proposals raise hackles
Draft reform of the Common Agricultural Policy presented by the European Commission has received a mixed reaction from growers and the wider fresh produce trade.
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Court rules on Agrexco sale
An Israeli court has ruled that exporter Agrexco will be sold as a going concern to two flower growers.
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ArticlePeach and nectarine growers get extra aid
The fruit and vegetables management committee of the European Commission’s agriculture directorate last week approved an increase in aid to EU peach and nectarine producers.
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ArticleBanana conference sets 2012 date
Costa Rica will play host to the 4th international banana conference.
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ArticleChilean sendings climb
Chilean fresh fruit exports have risen by 7.2 per cent for the year to 1 September 2011 according to Chile’s national fruit export association Asoex
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ArticleWashington growers in $27m research deal
Washington state apple and pear growers have approved a $27 million special project assessment to support research at Washington State University (WSU).
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ArticleAb Sustain issues greenwash warning
More than half of consumers believe major food businesses are “only playing at being green”, according to new research from supply-chain consultancy Ab Sustain.
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ArticleEU origin amendments welcomed
The Association of European Regions for Products of Origin (AREPO) has welcomed approval of amendments it has proposed to EU regulations food-quality schemes.
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ArticleSheerness facing fruit shipment decline
Fresh produce imports into the port of Sheerness are on a steep decline, leaving the town considering other options, according to a report in Kentonline.
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ArticleBudgens invests in price cuts
On the same day Tesco announced its Big Price Drop, Budgens pledged to invest in helping its own shoppers save money by lowering the prices on thousands of products, including fresh produce.
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ArticleAndy Bond backs new online venture
Former Asda CEO Andy Bond has invested in new online retail venture farmison.com.
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ArticleSpanish lemon output falls
Spanish grapefruit and lemon sector body Ailimpo has announced its forecast for the lemon crop this season.
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ArticleSchoolkids told to Cook their Own
Potato Council is introducing a wide range of potato related resources into secondary schools as part of the national curriculum after a successful pilot project.
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Potato congress reveals speaker line-up
Top potato researchers from the UK and The Netherlands have joined the speaker panel at the World Potato Congress due to take place in Edinburgh on 27-30 May 2012.
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ArticleHargreaves buys new nursery
Hargreaves Plants has bought a nursery in East Anglia for an undisclosed sum as it seeks to expand its soft-fruit plant business.
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ArticleEMR bee research yields surprising result
Trials at East Malling Research (EMR) have revealed that wild, solitary bees and bumblebees are vital to high-yield blackcurrant harvests and larger, more uniform berry size. This is especially important in bad weather.
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ArticleTrade gets half-price deal on EU promotion
The fresh produce industry has been given an opportunity to run a half-price promotional campaign with EU funding.
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ArticleMorrisons extends Fresh In
Morrisons has extended its Fresh In concept for new season UK produce to English apples to coincide with the launch of the new season this month.
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ArticleSell-by dates dumped
Government moves to scrap sell-by dates have been lauded throughout the fresh produce industry, the scientific community and by anti-waste campaigners.
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Capespan result warns of challenge ahead
Capespan’s managing director has announced positive half-year results but warns that the rest of the year will be challenging.