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Morrisons awarded Carbon Trust badge
The Carbon Trust has today launched a scheme to recognise carbon emission reductions, in a move to quell consumer fears that organisations’ green claims are false.
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Third of Brits take up grow-your-own lifestyle
One in three Britons has made the decision to grow their own fruit and vegetables, according to a study.
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ArticleAgroFair launches Fairtrade smoothies
Fairtrade fruit specialist and pioneer AgroFair UK is launching the UK’s first Fairtrade smoothies not made from concentrate in September, under the OKÉ brand.
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ArticleCargofresh system proves a hit
The Danish controlled atmosphere specialist has successfully tested a new system on bananas
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ArticleCalifornia grape companies broaden their horizons
The state’s table grape producers have reported a steady rise in exports as they seek to tap into new markets across the globe
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ArticleCapespan to measure its carbon footprint
The company’s UK operation will this year begin to measure the amount of energy and resources it uses as environmental efficiency becomes a business imperative
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Budapest: conference on farmer marketing
Leading a consortium the Scottish Agricultural College (SAC) and Greek company Harvest Commodities Ltd will hold a one-day Policy Conference called Farmer Marketing: Opportunities and Challenges, with support from the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO).
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Typhoon wreaks P900m in damage
The Philippines is reeling after typhoon Frank wiped out crops and infrastructure in Eastern Visayas worth some P900m
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ArticleExchange rates rattle French shippers
The weak US dollar is worrying French apple shippers, who expect to market a smaller crop this season according to Blue Whale's Marc Peyres
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ArticleFirst organic business for Western International
Western International’s first dedicated organic fresh produce company B&S Organics will open its doors at the wholesale market’s £19 million new site, near London Heathrow Airport, on July 7.
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ArticleCostco secures Australian site
The US discount retailer will launch its first store in the Docklands area of Melbourne next year
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ArticleNew Italian trade group to boost exports
Leading exporters to collaborate under Macfrut International as Italian sector looks to compete in emerging markets
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ArticleSalmonella traced to Florida, Mexico
As the number of people infected by the recent Salmonella outbreak hits 552, the FDA is investigating farms in Mexico and Florida as possible sources
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ArticleTesco boosts exotic produce range
Tesco is increasing its range of exotic fruit and veg items this week, in a bid to respond to consumer demand for more unusual lines.
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ArticleStandard strawberries match organic and premium
Standard strawberries are just as good as the organic and premium alternatives, a consumer survey has revealed on the first day of the Wimbledon tournament.
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Free workshop for North East farmers
Farming Futures has invited North East farmers to a free workshop on the business opportunities and risks involved with climate change.
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ArticleSpanish fruit exports fall
Fruit export volumes dropped considerably for the first quarter of 2008, although vegetable exports rose by 12 per cent
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ArticlePauleys lends a helping hand
Pauleys, supplier to the foodservice sector, is working with the community food network charity FareShare to provide fresh produce to more than 80 various community organisations in and around London, and has supported the equivalent of more than 22,000 meals since April.
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ArticleWhich? serves up strawberry report
Findings include "no overall difference in taste or appearance" between organic, standard and premium at six UK supermarkets
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ArticleOperation Bumblebee heads to back gardens
Sainsbury’s is offering its customers the opportunity to create their own Operation Bumblebee habitat at home, in a bid to reverse the plight of endangered species.