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ArticleEMR and Meiosis part after 18 years
East Malling Research (EMR) and its licensing agent Meiosis Ltd are to end their 18-year relationship on the commercialisation of strawberry varieties, two years ahead of schedule.
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New agreement for AgriWorld Exchange
Confederation of Agricultural Associations of the State of Sinaloa (CAADES) and Council for Economic Development Sinaloa/Center for Investment and Trade (CODESIN/CIT) have signed a three-way landmark agreement with AgriWorld Exchange.
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ArticleVicky Knight retires from EMR
World-renowned raspberry breeder Vicky Knight retired from at East Malling Research (EMR) this week, after a career spanning 35 years.
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ArticleExosect investment boost
Pest-management specialist Exosect has landed a £3.3 million investment from a consortium.
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ArticleFresca starts work on 91ha greenhouse plan
Leading UK fresh produce supplier Fresca Group has officially begun work on a new 91ha advanced greenhouse complex on the Isle of Thanet in Kent, southern England
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Teesport expansion gets seal of approval
The Department for Transport has announced the approval of an application by PD Teesport to expand container terminal facilities at Teesport.
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ArticleTop of the shops named by Which?
Waitrose has been recognised as the number-one high street retailer for customer service in an annual survey by consumer magazine Which?
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ArticleFruit Logistica removes Saturday
From 2009, Fruit Logistica will take place from Wednesday to Friday.
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Somerfield in "good health"
Somerfield registered a pre-tax profit of £26.4 million for the year to April 28, 2007, against a loss of £118.1m the preceding year, according to accounts filed at Companies House.
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Potatoes safe from Abbey blaze
A spokesman at Abbey Produce has told freshinfo Monday's blaze did not harm any fresh produce.
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FTA achieves congestion discount
Following campaigning from the Freight Transport Association (FTA), Mayor of London Ken Livingstone has agreed to discount congestion charging for the cleanest Euro 5 vehicles and an extension of discounts for liquefied natural gas (LPG) and compressed natural gas (CNG) powered vehicles.
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Climate change concerns grow Down Under
Australian horticulture organisation Growcom has echoed concerns about the potential impacts of climate change on Australia which were published in the interim report of the Garnaut Climate Change Review last week.
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Fresh Del Monte reports profit
Fresh Del Monte Products Inc has reported net profit compared to loss last year, due to higher revenues and increased selling prices.
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AAA hits UK scene
AAA Growers of Kenya has seen a double-digit growth in the past 12 months in the volume of its prepared vegetable lines going to the UK.
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Parents urged to start food education early
A designer of children’s toys has spoken out about the importance of getting children interested in healthy eating early on in their education.
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ArticleNFU against fuel duty increase
The NFU has voiced its concerns over what the plans to increase the fuel duty on diesel and petrol by 2p a litre from April 1 would do to the farming industry, and urged chancellor Alistair Darling to scrap the proposal.
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Article5 A DAY results encourage
The eighth annual Consumer Attitudes to Food survey published this week by the Food Standards Agency has found awareness of 5 A DAY is highest in the south-east of England than in any other part of the country, while Northern Ireland lags furthest behind on 5 A DAY intake.
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ArticleUK market weathers Chilean Hass dip
Unseasonable frost and snow in Chile failed to impact on the Chilean Hass avocado business in the UK during the 2007-08 season, according to the Chilean Hass Avocado Association.
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ArticleBananas see red at Morrisons
Morrisons has introduced an exclusive red banana to its shelves.
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Abbey Produce unit in flames
Fourteen fire crews are fighting a blaze at an Abbey Produce factory in Fenland Cambridgeshire.