News unserer Kollegen aus London – Page 2591
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US scientists in greening breakthrough
US department of agriculture (USDA) scientists are using a technology known as FTIR-ATR spectroscopy to identify rapidly and with 95 per cent accuracy citrus plant leaves infected with the devastating disease known as citrus greening.
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Institute of Horticulture event approaches
The Institute of Horticulture (IoH) is to host its annual conference on 8 October.
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Potato Council gets incisive online
The Potato Council has conducted some in-depth research into the social media sphere as it looks to further its messages.
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ArticleSainsbury's chilli sales climb
Sainsbury’s reported this week that its chilli sales have risen 15 per cent year on year.
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ArticleAgrexco sold to Israeli group Kislev
Sale of Israeli exporter to freight forwarding and logistics company given go-ahead during hearing in Tel Aviv District Court
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ArticleReynolds offers caterers Sofia
Catering supply specialist Reynolds is offering British Sofia salad potatoes to the UK foodservice industry on an exclusive basis.
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ArticleChiquita chiefs buy up shares in business
Following a dramatic fall in stock values worldwide, several of Chiquita's senior directors have shown their faith in the group
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ArticleSainsbury's pioneers 5 A DAY juice packs
Sainsbury's is pioneering juice packaging that allows consumers to control their portions and get their 5 A DAY.
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ArticleDownturn discourages organic conversion
In the UK, farmers are shunning organic conversion as a result of the drop in demand during the economic crisis
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French growers topple truck in protests
Fruit and vegetable growers in southern France are calling for fresh protests in response to falling prices following action which saw lorries tipped over.
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ArticleAustralia registers export fall
Australian horticultural exports dropped 10 per cent over the 2010/11 season, hobbled by climatic conditions and a high dollar
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ArticleBlueberry programme to continue
Growers and importers in the US have voted in favour of continuing the research and marketing programme
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ArticleMovers & Shakers | August 2011
Full round-up of all the latest major appointments and departures within the European fresh produce industry over the past month
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ArticleTalking Heads | Nic Jooste
Fruitnet.com talks to Cool Fresh International's head of corporate communications about his career so far and his thoughts on the industry
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ArticleItalians need to smell the coffee
It’s time for more of Italy's fresh fruit and vegetable producers to reduce dependence on Germany and turn their attention to emerging markets
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ArticleThanet Earth exonerated after abuse allegations
Thanet Earth has been “exonerated” after a detailed investigation into labour practices at the Kentish glasshouse development.
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ArticleThe only way is Sussex
Innovative thinking and vertical collaboration throughout the local supply chain is pushing the fresh produce sector forward in Sussex. Elizabeth O’Keefe visits the area to find out what lies ahead for the region
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ArticleFast and fit
Olympic equestrian silver medallist Pippa Funnell talks to Chloe Ryan about healthy eating, Olympic sponsor McDonald’s and the legacy of next year’s much-anticipated London games
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ArticleOrganic sector gets ready for wide-scale promotions
Organic produce players are looking to turn around yet another round of negative figures with a four-week series of promotions next month. Anna Sbuttoni asks what’s next for the beleaguered category ahead of the first ever Organic Month
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ArticleMiddlemen in hot water
“There will be further mergers, acquisitions and closures.” It’s a mantra that has been often repeated in the fresh produce industry since 2008, but a quick glance through FPJ’s news pages over the last month reveals the prophecy may be a reality for many. Alex Lawson reports