All articles by Kathy Miller – Page 12

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    Southern hemisphere crop swells

    2001-03-04T00:00:00Z

    The latest forecasts from the US department of agriculture and local sources suggest a bigger overall apple crop from the southern hemisphere in 2001.

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    Jovo Trade UK goes nation-wide

    2001-03-02T00:00:00Z

    A new joint venture between Nationwide Produce plc and JOVO Trade BV, has been announced. Pictured at the launch are: (l to r) Ian Thornhill, JOVO Trade UK, John Voogd, JOVO Trade BV and Patrick O'Malley Nationwide Produce plc.

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    Zespri issues first share offer to growers

    2001-03-02T00:00:00Z

    A capital-raising exercise from the NZ kiwi marketer hopes to assure the future for its growers.

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    Growers urged to go with their feelings

    2001-03-02T00:00:00Z

    There is no immediate danger to horticulture businesses from the foot-and-mouth disease crisis, but caution is urged.

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    Euro is UK's way to go

    2001-03-02T00:00:00Z

    Growers have much to gain from the UK's adoption of the single European currency, the euro.

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    FPC pesticide concern

    2001-03-02T00:00:00Z

    The Fresh Produce Consortium is addressing the issue of changes in pesticide regulations and their possible impact on the trade.

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    Vietnam makes export commitment

    2001-03-02T00:00:00Z

    Government officials in the Vietnam have big plans for fresh produce exports.

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    Chile fruit industry warms to workers rights

    2001-03-02T00:00:00Z

    Workers in Chile will welcome a new deal on employment rights agreed by industry bosses and their government.

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    Seeds of change

    2001-03-02T00:00:00Z

    UK authorities are looking into how seed marketing directives are put into practice in England.

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    Bramley hopes for just desserts

    2001-03-02T00:00:00Z

    Ian Mitchell, chairman of the Bramley Campaign Group (pictured) has launched an offensive against retailers who have been promoting dessert apples for cooking.

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    Golden aims for early start

    2001-03-02T00:00:00Z

    South African Golden Delicious is due to start arriving in the UK in a week's time.

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    Potatoes under pressure

    2001-02-27T00:00:00Z

    Thousands of hectares of UK potatoes are likely to be unsuitable for either the fresh or processing markets.

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    NZ sees fruit export revenue grow

    2001-02-27T00:00:00Z

    Horticulture exports are making up an important share of New Zealand's overall food and fibre trade with fruit taking the lions share.

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    Chile berry growth

    2001-02-27T00:00:00Z

    A major Chilean specialist berry exporter has seen spiralling growth in sendings which have boosted its overall business.

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    Chile bridges GAP

    2001-02-26T00:00:00Z

    The long-awaited Chilean good agricultural practices (GAP) programme for fruit production came into effect on February 15.

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    Apples in healthy-heart find

    2001-02-26T00:00:00Z

    Researchers in the US have discovered a link between apple consumption and healthy arteries.

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    Quin gives evidence

    2001-02-22T00:00:00Z

    The UK horticulture minister has given her evidence to the House of Commons select committee that is deciding what will happen to New Covent Garden Market.

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    NFU on energy-saving drive

    2001-02-22T00:00:00Z

    The NFU has launched a scheme, which it says will help UK growers to reduce their energy use.

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    Mehadrin makes daily progress

    2001-02-22T00:00:00Z

    Israeli exporter Mehadrin has committed heavily to retailer support.

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    Chile's exports make gains

    2001-02-22T00:00:00Z

    Fresh fruit from Chile is performing well overall on world-wide markets and an improvement in the euro-dollar exchange rate situation bodes well.