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US groups unite on traceability front
Representatives from more than 30 US companies, from a broad cross-section of the produce supply chain, have been appointed to serve on the steering committee of the Produce Traceability Initiative.
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ArticleIsraeli researchers release new cultivars
Last week, Israeli researchers introduced several new varieties of fruits and vegetables, in a bid to improve on existing cultivars in the marketplace.
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Exosex trials a hit in South East
Exosect, a leading provider of Intelligent Pest Management solutions, has said that its Exosex CM mating disruption technology reduces fruit damage by 85 per cent more than standard organic sprays in Kent and East Sussex orchards.
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ArticleGreenvale AP unveils new foodservice brand
A new potato brand has hit the foodservice sector with the introduction of Vale’s Fresh - part of Greenvale AP - last week.
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ArticleM&S and Tesco top of admiration awards
Marks & Spencer has been voted Britain’s Most Admired Company, in an awards ceremony organised by Managementtoday.com (MT).
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New recruit for Herbert Industrial
Leading food processing and weigh-labelling equipment supplier, Herbert Industrial has welcomed Jim McDonald to its team as customer services manager.
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New management diploma available
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) is offering a new diploma in management as part of its all-encompassing industry training courses.
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FTA welcomes reform
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has warmly welcomed the publication of the government’s proposals to reform the English planning system.
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EU raids fruit importers amid cartel suspicions
The European Commission carried out a number of anti-trust raids at the premises of various producers and importers of exotic fresh fruits between Wednesday and Friday last week.
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Guernsey changes channels
Tomatoes and the wider edibles sector are bucking the trend of decline in glasshouse production on the Channel island of Guernsey.
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English skew apple sales
The UK multiples’ focus on English apples in store this autumn is having a mixed impact on imports depending on variety and source, suppliers told freshinfo.
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ArticleConference time for pears
Sales of the Class I English Conference pear crop to multiples are a staggering 58.6 per cent up on last year.
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Boost to come for food and drink education
New proposals for the overhaul of education in England and Wales have been hailed as a triumph for employers by Improve, the food and drink sector skill council.
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FCC saves farms £14.4m
The Food Chain Centre (FCC) said its five-year pilot programme to test a variety of business methods to boost profitability for UK farmers and growers has saved the sector £14.4 million.
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Russet maintains niche share
Egremont Russet sales are set to extend to the end of January, as the traditional home-grown variety continues to maintain its position on shelf.
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Online local shop launched
A new web-based initiative Localfoodshop that brings together everything from beef farmers to wine producers, organic vegetable suppliers to brewers, via an online and easy-to-use website has been launched this week.
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ArticleBramley hits high point
Fresh sales of Bramley hit unprecedented levels in September and October, driven partly by the introduction of a new identification sticker on fruit.
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Defra scientist lined up for Oxford event
Defra’s new chief scientist, Professor Robert Watson, is to speak at the Oxford Farming Conference, which will be held on January 2-4 2008.
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Best compost on the block
Specialist growing media producer, Scotts, has announced that its Levington B2 is the best selling blocking compost in the UK.
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ArticleCrimbo cheer for JO Sims
Importer JO Sims has reported soaring demand for both its cranberry and date imports.