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Poskitt elected acting NFU chair
The National Farmers’ Union has announced that Guy Poskitt will become acting chairman of the NFU Horticulture & Potatoes Board from next month as Sarah Dawson takes time off to have her baby.
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ND expands Chile logistics operation
Norbert Dentressangle has been steadily growing its share of the Chilean perishables market 18 months after its launch in Latin America.
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Early UK asparagus could triple output
Lincolnshire-based nursery Hargreaves Plants has revealed plans to begin trialling a new variety of green asparagus called Early California, which it suggests could radically alter the commercial landscape for UK asparagus.
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Soft-fruit grower praises sustainable innovation
An early crop of Driscoll's Lusa stawberries is set to hit UK supermarkets this week.
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Chemical giants back neonicotinoids outcome
Agri-chemical companies Syngenta and Bayer CropScience have both praised the European Commission's decision not to ban several of the world's most widely used insecticides.
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Spanish strawberry prices climb
Prices for Spanish strawberries have been strengthening after a period of inclement weather caused delays in harvesting.
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Chileans outline potato research
Chilean scientists are working on bringing seven new potato varieties to market.
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Vote taken on CAP reform package
A crucial vote by MEPs on the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) reform package took place in Strasbourg, France today (13 March), the first EU farm policy reform shaped by the European Parliament (EP) as a full co-legislator with EU member states.
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Produce World succeeds in potato education
Leading grower and supplier of fresh vegetables, Produce World, has teamed up with the East of England Agricultural Society to help teach children about the health and nutritional benefits of potatoes.
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California Prune Board demonstrates versatility
The California Prune Board is to showcase at IFE a new cheese from Marks and Spencer that contains its quality fruit.
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Potato Council grows its schools scheme
Over two thirds of the UK’s primary schools are now taking part in the Potato Council’s Grow Your Own Potatoes project.
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European focus for Gourmet Trading
Los Angeles grower-shipper Gourmet Trading, which traditionally exports the majority of its home-grown blueberry crop to Asia, is enjoying heightened demand in Europe thanks to the emergence of a crunchy, sweet variety deemed perfect for consumers across the Atlantic, according to Eurofruit.
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Managed pubs lead the way in foodservice
The most dynamic growth in the UK’s foodservice sector is coming from managed pubs, according to a new report from Horizons, handing fresh produce suppliers a market opportunity.
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Let’s all stick to a diet of fresh air and water
That's one supposed to eat nowadays? You can't have beef, which may in fact be horse, which therefore may contain the
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Chris Redfern: Middle-of-the-road performance from sterling
Rather like a classic battlefield, the FX market last week was characterised by long periods of boredom punctuated by moments
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Dominic Watkins: The OFT’s latest advice on promotional pricing is inconsistent and meaningless
The Office of Fair Trading has long been concerned with promotional pricing practices and what is considered to be
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Something for all with new descriptions
Definitions at retail level have always been somewhat vague when it comes to describing produce. Sometimes naturally small
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Top prospects
The South African top-fruit export season is full of promise despite the backdrop of challenging times for global fruit growers, writes Fred Meintjes
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Social pride
South African fruit farms and companies are playing their part in boosting social conditions in a country still facing numerous challenges. Thomas Hobbs reports from the Western Cape
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Tesco to put renewed focus on loose produce
Tesco plans to revolutionise the way it markets and sells loose fruit and vegetables in the UK market.