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"Pivotal" findings published in US
A study from the US has suggested that a low-fat diet rich in fruits, vegetables and fibre neither reduces the risk of breast cancer recurrence, nor increases chances for survival any more than eating the recommended five portions a day.
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ArticlePotatoes go into practice
The upcoming Potatoes in Practice event at SCRI in Dundee is promising growers an update on the latest BPC-funded and other potato-related research.
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ArticleM&S Ireland to double home-grown supplies
Marks & Spencer has pledged to the double the amount of Irish-produced food it stocks in its Irish stores.
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ArticleMillais launches new rhododendron
A new late flowering variety of rhododendron was launched by Millais Nurseries at last week’s Woking Nursery Exhibition.
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ArticleMVS focus firmly on foodservice
A new Kent-based fruit supplier claims to be the only company in the UK specialised in importing grape and lemons purely for the foodservice sector.
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Experts cite blight fright
As if the fact that summer is yet to materialise isn’t depressing enough, potatoes have something else to contend with
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Fyffes plays down issues
Fyffes has played down reports in the Irish press that its trans-Atlantic shipping service to Dublin launched in June has run into problems already.
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Asda veteran has Sainsbury's in sights
Former Asda boss Tony Campbell has been lined up to head the Qatari bid for Sainsbury’s chairman amid takeover speculation.
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Cabbage aphids give their all for their cause
The evolutionary game is accelerating as always, it seems, with the news that cabbage aphids have developed a way of resisting predators by turning themselves into suicide bombers.
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Calculate your way to the perfect strawberry
The Horticultural Development Council (HDC) will be launching a strawberry feed calculator at this year’s Fruit Focus event in Kent.
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Hail storms damage crops
Heavy hail storms last week have caused significant damage to apple crops in the south east.
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Whole Foods boss under fire
The chief of US organic food retailer Whole Foods Market is under investigation for posting messages on the internet about a rival firm.
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ArticleTesco promises more for UK top fruit
Members of the 25 strong Mid Kent Growers, neighbouring producers and associates, together with colleagues from Norman Collett, shared information on Tesco's promotional plans for the coming season during its annual farm walk held at A R Neaves & Sons in Kent last Friday.
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ArticleUK berries in blue summer
The UK is approaching the mid-point in its blueberry season, after a very mild April meant harvesting in the earliest production areas in southern England began on June 10 - five weeks ahead of 2006.
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ArticleRed Tractors ride again in Covent Garden
Visitors to Covent Garden on Monday, 9 July caught the unusual sight of MPs racing around on little red tractors.
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Hortilicence to thrill MP
MorePeople (MP) has teamed up with garden centre and DIY chain Homebase to develop Hortilicence - a staff training programme run by MorePerformance, the recruitment consultancy’s training division.
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Invader slugs not taken with pinch of salt
The Danish Society for Nature Conservation has urged authorities to take on the Spanish slug, citing that the species is not indigenous to Denmark and should be eradicated.
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Spanish trade show announced
Alimentaria, the International Food and Beverage Exhibition, will be held in Fira, Barcelona and will run from March 10-14, next year, it has been announced.
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ArticleHargreaves Plants introduces Erika
A new primocane raspberry cultivar that promises improved yields, better flavour and an extended shelf life will be launched by Hargreaves Plants in spring 2008.
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European wine crisis
France’s wine industry is reportedly in crisis, after grape growers in the south have come under attack from powdery mildew in the overriding damp.