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Shopping to help reduce carbon emissions
UK-based GoCarbonFree Ltd has launched the world’s first shopping portal that gives customers free personal carbon credits whilst they shop.
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US wilting under heat wave
The US Department of Agriculture says an early summer heat wave across the West has increased demand for water to save dry crops.
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ArticleTGA marks its 10th birthday
The British Tomato Growers’ Association (TGA) toasted its 10th anniversary at the Chelsea Royal Hospital last Thursday, where its members celebrated the transformation in the perception of UK tomatoes.
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ArticleUSDA sticks to lycopene line
The US Food and Drug Administration has given further data on its study showing no positive correlation between eating lycopene and cancer prevention.
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Pakistan to implement taskforce
Pakistan’s government is to establish a taskforce on horticulture to boost the country’s international export share from the current value of $130 million (£64m) to $1 billion by 2012.
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ArticleMorrisons suffers sales slowdown
Morrisons has seen a slowdown in sales growth since its last update in May, the retailer revealed today.
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ArticleUK berries weather storms
Erratic weather in the first two weeks of July following torrential rain in June has continued to take its toll on both supply and demand for UK soft fruit.
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ArticleGrowers' Market at Horti Fair
International Horti Fair, an exhibition at the Amsterdam RAI from October 9-12, is introducing a new pavilion for plant suppliers, called the Growers’ Market.
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ArticleBramley champions named
This year’s Brammy Award winners have been named, with Sainsbury’s collecting the coveted ‘Best Multiple Retailer’ gong.
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CMi to focus on Kent event
CMi is bringing its technical team and local representatives to Fruit Focus in July.
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ArticleHDC to launch strawberry feed calculator
The HDC has developed a strawberry feed calculator, which is will be unveiling for the first time this month.
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Water way to transport deliveries
Sainsbury's is trialling transportation of its deliveries from suppliers by water.
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Horti Fair adds Growers' Market
Horti Fair has announced a new show pavilion aimed at growers of floricultural crops, with an emphasis on house plants and garden plants.
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Defra appoints Watson
Defra has appointed World Bank chief scientist and former White House adviser Robert Watson as its new chief scientific adviser.
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California throws weight behind safety drive
Californian growers and packers are to begin implementing new safety standards approved by the state Department of Agriculture on July 23, in response to last year’s e.coli outbreak in Salinas Valley-grown spinach.
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ArticleGreen revolution
It’s all change at the top in the Irish horticulture industry, with Trevor Sargent being confirmed as the new minister. Meanwhile the sector continues to introduce new initiatives to help promote the nation’s produce, as Michael Barker reports.
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ArticleSimple is successful
Young plant supplier Delamore is held up as an example of one of the most successful businesses in the sector. In recent years, the company has expanded its operation at times when other firms have sought to make cutbacks to survive. Gavin Haynes met director Wayne Eady to find out the secret of the firm’s success.
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ArticlePassion for fruit
The fruit sector has been one of the largest beneficiaries of the drive for healthy eating and local sourcing in recent years. This season, certain political and environmental issues have threatened to complicate life for growers, but the mood is still optimistic. David Shapley spoke to two of the most respected figures in the top and soft fruit sectors to get their thoughts on the season.
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ArticleSchool scheme under pressure
The School Fruit and Vegetable Scheme (SFVS) has come under attack in a new report, which claims that there has been little positive impact on children’s health.
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Richard Hirst - Chairman NFU Board for Horticulture
“There needs to be some adjustment in pricing, shared throughout the supply chain.”