All articles by Kathy Miller – Page 6

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    Is that an onion I see before me?

    2001-04-26T00:00:00Z

    Brittany vegetable and salads marketing organisation Prince de Bretagne is targeting onions masquerading as shallots in a new consumer promotion this season.

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    Chiquita claims disputed

    2001-04-26T00:00:00Z

    A UK fair-trade banana organisation is challenging Chiquita's Better-Banana claims.

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    Organic talks examine demand

    2001-04-26T00:00:00Z

    Future consumer uptake of organic products will be discussed at an industry seminar this summer.

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    Eurep-Gap set for May launch

    2001-04-26T00:00:00Z

    The first certifications available under the European retailer partnership's good agricultural practices scheme, Eurep-Gap, will be available next month.

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    UK horticulture lacks export faith

    2001-04-26T00:00:00Z

    According to a recent survey, UK fruit and vegetable suppliers lack the faith and support to export their produce.

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    Morant leaves Thames Fruit

    2001-04-26T00:00:00Z

    Thames Fruit and the Teresa Organisation are saying goodbye to Pepe Morant.

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    Waltham joins Hortichem

    2001-04-26T00:00:00Z

    Hortichem has added a new member to its management team.

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    Potato stocks low

    2001-04-26T00:00:00Z

    Latest available figures from the British Potato Council indicate low stocks.

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    Maff rumours scotched

    2001-04-26T00:00:00Z

    Handling of the foot-and-mouth epidemic has led to speculation about the future of the ministry of agriculture.

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    Spanish organics on show

    2001-04-26T00:00:00Z

    Manning the CAAE stand at the Natural Products show this week were Martina Hartmann (pictured left) from Bionest Ecologico, Huelva and Martina Otten, from Campina Verde in Cordoba.

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    Washington sees pink

    2001-04-26T00:00:00Z

    A group of grower packers of the Cripps Pink apple variety in Washington state have formed Washington Pink Growers LLC to market the variety as Washington Pink under a distinctive Black Oval brand.

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    Storage advances threaten status quo

    2001-04-24T00:00:00Z

    As growers get better at storing their kiwifruit, the threat of oversupply and overlapping seasons grows.

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    First UK berries fly the flag

    2001-04-24T00:00:00Z

    New season strawberries grown under glass in the UK became available for select customers this week.

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    Lawyers strike fruitful deal

    2001-04-24T00:00:00Z

    A US legal firm has proposed a new service for Chilean exporters.

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    Brazil climbs down from record

    2001-04-23T00:00:00Z

    Latest statistics from the USDA suggest that the Brazilian apple crop is well short of last season's bumper harvest.

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    Organic apples voted top

    2001-04-22T00:00:00Z

    A study published in the scientific periodical, Nature, has found that organic apple production does benefit the environment.

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    Southern pears set for rise

    2001-04-22T00:00:00Z

    With the southern hemisphere pear season now well underway, Chilean sources are still forecasting a rise in production across most producer countries.

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    New man at Maff to grace agm

    2001-04-20T00:00:00Z

    David Jones has been appointed head of the ministry of agriculture's horticulture and potatoes division.

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    Shopping is streets apart

    2001-04-20T00:00:00Z

    There are no signs of supermarket domination letting up, according to a new report, which shows that small independent retailers face continuing tough trading conditions.

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    Ball bounces in at Lingarden

    2001-04-20T00:00:00Z

    Lingarden Produce has appointed Simon Ball as national accounts manager for processed and pre-packed onions.