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ArticleKiwifruit at centre of ill health claims
Research has revealed that kiwifruit may cause more health problems than it cures.
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ArticleThe menu shapers
As fruit and vegetables secure a higher profile on foodservice menus, companies supplying the sector face ever-growing demands and challenges. Many have adopted innovative practices to ensure their viability in the competitive marketplace. Doris Lee Butterworth talks to leading suppliers.
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ArticleFighting to stay Superior
Grapes from the Spanish region of Murcia are a staple product for the UK market but, following heavy rain in April, the sector has had to summon all of its skills to produce top-notch fruit. Foods from Spain is to launch its annual promotional push this month. Anna Sbuttoni reports.
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From Palace to king of the Reynolds castle
Laura Gould spoke to Tony Reynolds, managing director of foodservice firm Reynolds, about the rags-to-riches history of his family business and what the future holds for an industry currently riding the crest of a wave of unprecedented popularity.
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Barnier is a good second best
Election time is (at last) over in France. We have a new president, a new prime minister, a new government and a new
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Salad segment ups the ante on local sourcing front
I already get the feeling that this summer’s soft-fruit sales will go down in history, after enduring such abnormal
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Keeping confusion in marketing mix
I was interested this week to listen to a wide range of food industry decision- makers debate the conflicting messages and
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Greenvale acquires Swancote
One of the UK’s largest potato handlers, Greenvale AP Ltd, has acquired 100 per cent of the share capital of Swancote Foods Ltd.
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ArticleBeauty is in the eye of the consumer
Growers could be set to benefit from an extension of a supermarket scheme to market imperfect produce.
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ArticleRoyal Show needs more fruit and veg
The fruit and vegetable industry should reclaim its place at the Royal Agricultural Show, said Sir Don Curry.
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ECPA unhappy with EU enviro-committee
The European Crop Protection Association has expressed its disappointment with last week’s European Parliament Environment Committee vote on the Sustainable Use Framework Directive.
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ArticleBenn is new Defra man
Hilary Benn MP has become secretary of state for the environment, food and rural affairs in new prime minister Gordon Brown’s first Cabinet.
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More support for Midlands growers
The Midlands’ Rural Support Network has announced changes in its services.
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ArticleRaspberry sector takes action
Spanish raspberry growers are now taking action to combat overproduction and increasing acreage that are threatening their sector.
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ArticleDraza forte's waste bonus
A new concentrated methiocarb slug pellet has been launched which is being touted as a solution aiding growers with the new rules on agricultural waste.
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Bomfords buyer hope
Administrators are “pretty hopeful” a buyer would be found for the Bomfords group by “the end of the week”.
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ArticleEMR's Sallybright prospects
East Malling Research (EMR) has named two new June-bearing strawberry varieties to be launched at Fruit Focus on July 25.
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ArticleRains cause catastrophic losses
Growers are reporting massive losses following the brutal floods of the past two weeks, and many are now calling on supermarkets to help shoulder part of the burden.
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ArticleBrogdale man returns
A former director of Brogdale has returned as a new tenant, taking over some of the disused glasshouses for his fruit growing consultancy business, Ellis Pennell.
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ArticleToday is F Gas day
New regulations regarding the containment and recovery of F gases for growers and others operating refrigeration equipment, have come into effect today.