All articles by Kathy Miller – Page 14

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    Enza due back in court

    2001-02-14T00:00:00Z

    Although it has announced support for independent exports, Enza will be back in court this month to try and overturn the granting of some permits.

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    Berries in demand

    2001-02-14T00:00:00Z

    A combination of cool weather and St Valentine's Day sales are taking their toll on strawberry availability.

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    Chiquita faces more woe

    2001-02-14T00:00:00Z

    The announcement of year-end results for Chiquita shows further losses for the banana multi-national.

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    NZ kiwifruit faces lower volumes

    2001-02-14T00:00:00Z

    After a high production season in 2000, kiwifruit volumes from New Zealand are expected to fall back in 2001.

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    Rigid targets fresh produce

    2001-02-14T00:00:00Z

    A Northamptonshire packaging manufacturer is experiencing sales growth thanks to gains in the fruit and vegetable sector.

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    Interest rate relief

    2001-02-14T00:00:00Z

    A cut in interest rates is bringing welcome relief to beleaguered UK growers.

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    Argentbio makes UK contacts

    2001-02-13T00:00:00Z

    Argentinean organic garlic and onion producer Argentbio was in London this week as part of a mission organised by the Argentinean embassy.

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    Seedless apple on the horizon

    2001-02-12T00:00:00Z

    Plant geneticists in New Zealand have moved a step closer in their quest for a commercial variety of seedless apple.

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    Dole slips up on bananas

    2001-02-07T00:00:00Z

    The tricky banana trade is being blamed for Q4 losses at the world's largest fruit and vegetable supplier.

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    Food chain set to benefit from forecasting

    2001-02-07T00:00:00Z

    The report, Seasonal Weather Forecasting for Agriculture, has found that UK food chain businesses could benefit from starting to work with forecasters.

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    Farmers' markets celebrate support

    2001-02-07T00:00:00Z

    The farmers' markets movement has been given a boost with local and national government pledging support at the National Association of Farmers' Markets (NAFM) conference on February 1.

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    Spain sees crop reduced

    2001-02-07T00:00:00Z

    Last season's high volume citrus season is taking its toll on trees in 2000-01 with less fruit being produced.

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    Zespri enjoys success at Tilbury

    2001-02-07T00:00:00Z

    The three-year old partnership between Tilbury Chill Store- Zespri International had its best season in 2000.

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    Farmers get political

    2001-02-07T00:00:00Z

    UK farmers and growers at the National Farmers Union annual conference this week have challenged politicians to include agriculture as a key part of their agenda ahead of the general election.

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    Major fruits show growth slowdown

    2001-02-06T00:00:00Z

    According to the February issue of the World Apple Report, the rate of growth in volume of competing fruits entering the global marketplace is slowing.

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    Brazil forecasts decline

    2001-02-04T00:00:00Z

    Orange production in the main Brazilian growing area of Sõo Paolo is set to fall slightly this season.

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    Enza chickens out ahead of vote

    2001-02-02T00:00:00Z

    New Zealand apple exporter Enza today stopped short of tabling a new resolution at its agm.

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    New Zealand tops apple table

    2001-02-02T00:00:00Z

    For the fifth consecutive year, New Zealand has topped the World Apple Report's international competitive ranking.

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    Argentina's organic mission

    2001-01-31T00:00:00Z

    The UK will play host to a delegation of organic growers from Argentina in February.

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    Sprout fan enters record book

    2001-01-31T00:00:00Z

    Brussels sprouts' popularity climbed to new heights at a recent record-setting event.