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ArticleMurcian harvests face “drastic” reduction
Murcia’s citrus and vegetable autumn harvest could be set to fall by as much as 50 per cent if the region’s current drought continues, claims a top grower group
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'No evidence' that organic is better
There is no evidence to support the argument that organic food is better for you than conventional produce, new research in the Society of Chemical Industry’s (SCI) Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture has shown.
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ArticleWhole Foods scales back expansion plans
The grocer is struggling with increased competition for shoppers’ limited food budgets.
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ArticleIndustry warned about 'catastrophic' recruitment
The consequences of failing to attract and retain the best staff could be “catastrophic” for the fresh produce industry if it does not take action, members of the SCI Horticulture Group were told last week.
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ArticleUniversity of Warwick to close Kirton research site
The University of Warwick is to close its 120-acre research site in Kirton, Lincolnshire, which is operated as part of Warwick HRI.
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ArticleLowe foresees Dudes explosion
Six English health and local authorities are considering taking up the Food Dudes scheme to increase consumption among children.
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ArticleWAPA consolidates southern figures
The World Apple and Pear Association (WAPA) has released consolidated figures for the 2008 southern hemisphere top-fruit crop.
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Juice firm snapped up by Irn-Bru
Irn-Bru manufacturer AG Barr has purchased a tropical juice company for nearly £60 million, The Times has reported.
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ArticleIntercitrus' pips squeak
Beleaguered spanish citrus body Intercitrus will get a second chance at salvation in September, but producers have all but given up on the organisation.
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ArticlePlums duffed by frost
The British plum season is just beginning, with a vastly reduced crop on offer.
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Articlebiofresh strengthens sales team
Fresh produce storage technology specialist biofresh has announced a new appointment to strengthen its sales team, in response to growing demand for the company’s Ozone technology.
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ArticleEndangered bumblebee finds home
Midlands-based Norchard Farm has welcomed back one of the UK’s most endangered species of bumblebee.
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NFU and HDC to hold forum on EU pesticide proposals
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) and the Horticultural Development Company (HDC) plan to co-ordinate a united way for horticulture to address two key EU pesticide proposals at a two-day conference in October.
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Soil Association completes standards board
The Soil Association has announced the appointment of Rob Haward, operations director at Riverford Organic Vegetables, as grower representative on its standards board, following an open recruitment process.
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ArticleVeggie juice set to storm market
The vegetable juice sector is “a market ready for storming”, according to Lawrence Mallinson of natural juice and organic drink producer James White Drinks.
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Demes increases capacity
Packaging solution company Demes has centralised its UK operations at its Leeds plant with a major £250,000 investment, which has significantly increased production capacity and enhanced working procedures.
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Airfreight under fire from French study
A French study has delivered a damning verdict on airfreight, as fresh produce imports go under the spotlight
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ArticleUS strengthens Chilean trade links
The signing of an updated phytosanitary protocol will further facilitate the shipment of Chilean fresh produce to the US
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ArticleOnions gain new mildew control
The granting of a specific off-label approval (SOLA) by the Pesticides Safety Directorate for the use of Valbon on bulb onions and shallots has offered a new option for growers to control of downy mildew.
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French apple firm teams up with Horton
Limousin apple producer Perlim is teaming up for a promotion with 20th Century Fox for the launch of Horton Hears a Who on DVD in France in December.