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Palletiser for potato handlers takes off
Interest in a palletiser designed to take the strain out of potato handling has rocketed this year, according to supplier David Harrisons, which is to continue targeting the category.
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ArticleKenyans hit back over 'air miles'
While ‘food mile’ mania continues to sweep Britain, Kenya’s exporting community is becoming more organised in its attempts to shift the focus back to ‘fair miles’.
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Sun shines on Del Monte
Del Monte is revitalising its prepared fruit offer with the launch of Sun Ripened Fruits.
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Fertiliser supply chain security under microscope
Fertiliser security is in the spotlight following last week's terror convictions.
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Polish crops suffer frost
Low temperatures at the end of April followed by a sustained frost on the night of May 2-3 have severely damaged a whole range of fruit crops in Poland.
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Selfridges introduces cucumelon
Top-end department store Selfridges are to begin working with traditional produce growers to introduce a new fruit to the UK.
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Red plums antioxidant miracle
New research carried out at the Volcani Center in Israel has found that red-skinned plums contain higher levels of antioxidants than any other deciduous fruit grown in the country.
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ArticleGrowers urged to Defy their problems
A new herbicide could minimise any check in establishing leeks and onions, according to new trials.
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ArticleCornish spuds in at Asda
Local new potatoes were well received by shoppers at Asda in Cornwall when they appeared on the shelves last week.
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US funds anti-PCN drive
US potato growers in Idaho are to receive government aid in an attempt to beat a bout of potato cyst nematode that is drying-up exports.
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ArticleBean growers must beware 'chocolate spot'
Bean growers are being advised by BASF to keep a close eye on the weather conditions for ‘chocolate spot’ disease.
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ArticleCapespan back in the groove
Capespan UK’s annual results for 2006 - out this week - show a return to form for the importer after a difficult year in 2005.
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Greenisland Flowers takes floral honours
The Long Life Solutions Floral Business of the Year award went to Greenisland Flowers. Up against last year’s winner Flowerfete, Greenisland Flowers was formed in 2004 after Donnelly Horticulture’s successful trails, experimenting in growing stock as a cut flower, concluded that the season could be extended.
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ArticleInnovation nets Anglia top billing
Anglia Business Solutions won the Innovation of the Year award, sponsored by the Chilean Fresh Fruit Industry, for its work on system LabelCheck.
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HTA looks to involve women
The HTA is launching a new initiative aimed at getting more women involved in horticulture.
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ArticleWatton Produce Company wins 5 A DAY award
The English Village Salads, 5 A DAY Supporter of the Year award went to Watton Produce Company for its involvement in both the 5 A DAY programme and the School Fruit & Vegetable Scheme (SFVS), whilst using the association to encourage greater consumption of its core products and introduce new lines into the mix.
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ArticleArbor sprout campaign wins Re:fresh acclaim
The Prophet Marketing Campaign of the Year award went to Arbor for its successful British sprouts campaign ‘Learn to Love a Sprout’. When Arbor was approached with what many would class as the unenviable task of inspiring UK consumers to eat more sprouts, it came up with an uncomplicated, yet creative solution.
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ArticleFoodservice award goes to Chef's Connection
Chef’s Connection was the deserved winner of the JP Fresh Foodservice Supplier of the Year award. Despite its growth and success, Chef’s Connection has remained entirely dedicated to its core ethos - supplying friendly, personal customer service of the very highest degree.
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ArticleSpania Fresh is Importer of the Year
Spania Fresh won the Christian Salvesen sponsored Importer of the Year award at this year’s Re:fresh. Specialising in the production, handling and distribution of high quality tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers, the importer workers in partnership with its network of grower groups in Holland, mainland Spain and the Canary Islands, as well as the UK.
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Glasshouse firms merge
Two leading UK glasshouse manufacturers are set to merge, it was announced this week.