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ArticleBiofuel for thought
In the sixth article in Warwick HRI’s series on climate change for FPJ, Graham Teakle and David Pink look at the role of first- and second-generation biofuels in the effort to mitigate rising levels of CO2.
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Chewing less fat with takeaway solutions
Online food ordering is all the rage these days, and software specialist Andromeda has teamed up with food portal Just-Eat to capitalise on the trend. Packhouse solution provider Marco is gearing up for Fruit Logistica, Software AG calls for companies to drive efficiencies in their business-critical operations, and AAW prepares to host a RIOT.
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More than a token effort
In this month’s round-up of events across the pond, the Produce Marketing Association (PMA) and the Produce for Better Health Foundation give the thumbs-up to a scheme aimed at helping the diets of low-income mothers and youngsters.
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Tough quarter puts suppliers in salad daze
An expected surge in demand for salad products this quarter has failed to materialise. The industry believes that this is just a sign of things to come, and is gearing up for a difficult year. Elizabeth O’Keefe reports.
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Trading blows with customers
crop shortages must be on the mind of every category manager and wholesaler, reflecting that regardless of the marketing
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Logical cure for broken record
When you’ve done this job for a while, the broken record effect is bound to come across every now and again. And almost
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Israel licks frosty wounds
Growers in Israel are still assessing the extent of crop damage caused by last week’s sub-zero temperatures in the Arava Valley.
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Co-op will join Somerfield bid race
According to a report on convenience-store.co.uk, The Co-operative Group considers itself a player in the likely bidding war for Somerfield.
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ArticleSupply shortage hampering UK organic market
Despite impressive sales, growth in the British organic food market has been hampered by supply problems, as British producers struggle to satisfy the public's growing appetite for home-grown organics.
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ArticleVeg supplies washed away
Heavy rainfall returned to the UK again this week, with flood warnings issued and sirens sounded in some of the UK’s key production areas.
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Agralan warns growers
Green meshes, sometimes known as Micromesh, may cause crops to rot, says Agralan Limited.
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ArticleKynoch joins Albert Bartlett
Scotland’s first food and health co-ordinator has joined vegetable grower Albert Bartlett & Sons, as the firm’s new head of development and innovation.
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ArticleMonarchy crowned for innovation
A novel pointed cabbage with high resistance to frost won an award for innovation last week.
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EEDA offers fund to rural businesses
The East of England Development Agency (EEDA) is encouraging rural businesses to take advantage of the new £65 million investment fund now available for business and community development ideas.
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ArticleBroccoli may prevent heart disease
Eating broccoli may protect against heart disease, US research suggests.
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ArticleNZ Braeburn crop takes a dive
New Zealand’s Braeburn production is set to fall by nearly 20 per cent in 2008 - its lowest volume for at least 10 years.
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Anti-Obesity Strategy targets food labelling
The government is set to introduce a single and simple food labeling scheme this year to end the contradictory and confusing systems, announced health secretary Alan Johnson at the government’s anti-obesity drive on Wednesday, January 23.
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ArticleNFU calls for a sustainable price for growers
The NFU is calling for the UK supply chain to work together towards a more sustainable future for growers.
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Tesco venture struggles in the US
Tesco’s US division, Fresh & Easy, is not hitting the right buttons with the American public, according to the perishable pundit.