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ArticleKashmir rains boost strawberry production
Spring rains have boosted strawberry production in Kashmir, as the local horticulture department gets behind the fruit
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ACP states make new appointments
Secretary general of the African, Caribbean Pacific group of countries Dr Mohamed Ibn Chambas has announced the appointments of new assistant secretaries general of the association.
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Shoppers punish with their purchases
A Fairtrade survey for World Fair Trade Day on May 8 has found that UK consumers punish socially irresponsible companies through their shopping habits.
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ArticleRe:fresh to unravel political mysteries
If you, like everyone else in the industry, are looking for some political clarity as we await the result of negotiations between the main political parties, Re:fresh, in London on Thursday is the place to be. Go to www.refresh.eu to register
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ArticleRPA furore sparks mapping meet
The leaders of the National Farmers’ Union (NFU), Country Land and Business Association (CLA) and the Tenant Farmers’ Association (TFA) met DEFRA minister Lord Davies and Rural Payments Agency chief Tony Cooper last week to discuss Single Payment Scheme (SPS) and mapping issues which have flared up in recent weeks.
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ArticleSpanish crops in hail threat
High winds and hail at the weekend have been threatening Spanish grape, stonefruit and citrus crops.
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ArticleFSA boss tours institutes
The top priority of the Food Standards Agency (FSA) is keeping the consumer safe, an audience at Harper Adams University College heard this week.
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ArticleCAP reform could bolster produce R&D
A strong reform of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) could secure the UK significant research and development funding for fresh produce, according to the National Farmers’ Union (NFU).
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ArticleIPL sets logistics precedent
Asda fruit supplier International Produce Ltd (IPL) hosted its first logistics conference in Leeds recently.
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ArticleIceberg crops dip by a third
Iceberg lettuce growers from the Spanish region of Murcia are forecasting that they will close the season with an average weekly reduction in exports of 35 per cent year on year.
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ArticleHonduras sets banana hopes high
Independent banana producers in Honduras have high hopes for 2010, forecasting an export volume of 14 million boxes.
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ArticleLogistical headaches for RSA citrus
As rain impedes grapefruit and lemon harvesting, looming ports strike threatens to create backlog of export shipments
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ArticleZespri NZ kiwifruit arriving start of May
Marketer poised to roll out promotional campaigns designed to boost awareness of health benefits of eating kiwifruit
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ArticleHilary Benn retains seat
DEFRA secretary Hilary Benn has retained his seat in the House of Commons following the general election, but his future as the UK’s most senior farming representative remains in doubt.
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ArticleSchoeller Arca invests in UK
Schoeller Arca Systems Ltd has made a major investment in the UK production of plastic returnable trays and pallets as it looks to reduce its customers’ costs on re-useable containers.
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ArticlePeach and nectarine production to fall
Europech' forecasts suggest significant downturns in production in Spain, Italy, Greece and France for the coming season
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ArticleClarke poised to take Asda ceo job
Asda is poised to appoint its chief operating officer Andy Clarke as chief executive next week.
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ArticleFreshfel calls for consumption policy
Organisation joins with fresh produce and health bodies to advocate reduction in produce consumption inequalities
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ArticleCalifornian cherry deal underway
The first cherries of the season have been shipped from California, as predictions come in on the Northwest season
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ArticleEcuador expects banana value growth
Banana shipments are expected to earn the country US$2.1bn through 2010, despite a drop during the January-April period