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Taking the positives from US challenge
Laura Gould spoke to Lorna Christie, senior vice-president of the US Produce Marketing Association (PMA), to find out why she loves working in the industry, and what the future has in store for a sector clambering back to its feet following a tough ride.
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External attack a real eye opener
At the beginning of the year, the larger French retailers fulfilled one of their dreams when they were granted permission to
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Produce enjoys pride of place
Any reports of breaches in food hygiene, such as those in-store failings unveiled recently by the national media, obviously
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Muddled thinking killing biofuels
I went to a conference on biofuels last week. Organised by Bayer CropScience, the day operated under Chatham House Rules, so I
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ArticleVeg Soc calls for local
A call for more support for local produce has been made by the Vegetarian Society.
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ArticleCalifornian tomato worry
Californian agriculture officials have discovered a potentially devastating tomato virus, and are worried the disease will infect tomatoes in the rest of the state.
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KPMG to advise Kwik Save directors
The fight to save convenience store chain Kwik Save will have input from accountancy firm KPMG, it emerged today.
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Apple juice no wheeze
Increased consumption of apple juice or bananas may prevent childhood asthma, new research suggests.
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ArticleSuperfoods in the spotlight
The phenomenon of superfoods took centre stage during a presentation at Leatherhead Food International’s (LFI) open day, held in Surrey on May 16.
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Tchenguiz increasing Sainsbury's share
Dealers are speculating that property entrepreneur Robert Tchenguiz could be adding to his stake in J Sainsbury.
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ArticleFresh sales soaring, says government
Sales of fresh fruit and veg rose by eight per cent in 2006, the highest annual rise for the last 20 years, according to the government’s Family Food 2005-2006 report.
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East Midlands gets busy
Across the East Midlands region, 36 farms are opening their gates to the public on June 10 and inviting friends, neighbours and local people in.
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ArticleFruity Friday to top last year's fundraising total
The World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) held its annual Fruity Friday last week and hopes to raise £220,000 for its worthy cause.
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ArticleM&S revises Field to Fork assurance
Marks and Spencer launched the new version of its Field to Fork assurance scheme this week, widening its scope beyond the boundaries first set when it was unveiled five years ago. It comes into force on June 1.
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Basil contamination probe deepens
The source of basil contamination is closer to being identified.
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ArticleTraidcraft explores importing
Social enterprise Traidcraft is organising a seminar exploring purchasing practices in the Fresh Produce sector and its impact overseas. The event will be run in conjunction with the Fresh Produce Consortium.
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Cherry yields double in size
Farmers in Israel’s Upper Galilee region have reported a 100 per cent increase in cherry yields this season, despite last summer’s hostilities with Lebanon.
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CGMA to recruit for SEEDA project
A three-year project to increase the volume of produce from the South East into the London foodservice and public sector through New Covent Garden Market is being put together by the Covent Garden Market Authority (CGMA) and the South East Food Group Partnership (SEFGP).
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ArticleBranston to sponsor British potato expo
Branston has announced that it is to be the main sponsor of British Potato 2007.
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ArticleCollett signs up for Exosex system
Norman Collett is using Exosect’s Exosex CM auto-confusion system for codling moth for its trials on disease-resistant organic apples.