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ArticleNorth East backs green projects
A conference concluded that the north-east of England has great potential for renewable energy, following its commitment to producing 20 per cent of all the electricity consumed in the region from renewables by 2020.
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ArticleOrganics boom despite recession
New studies show that consumers are still willing to pay for organic fruit and vegetables in spite of the global recession
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ArticleAmbitious plans for Seasonal Berries
Seasonal Berries has outlined its objectives for the 2009-10 season and has pledged to promote berries and their health benefits over the winter months, drive the continuing growth of blueberries and blackberries and address the quality perception of early Spanish strawberries and raspberries.
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ArticleClimate diagnosis heats up
Latest research from the Met Office has shown that emissions of CO2 will need to be reduced to close to zero by the end of this century, if a rise in the mean global temperature beyond 2°C is to be avoided.
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ArticleAustralia considers US apples
Biosecurity Australia is carrying out an import risk analysis on US apples, while Australian growers warn of potential disease
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ArticleThousands protest against spray ban
Thousands of Philippine banana workers have taken to the streets to protest against the country’s banning of aerial fungicide spraying
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ArticleFormer MEP backs food over environment
Farmers must be allowed to maximise food production from their best soils, with agricultural policies targeting environmental schemes to more marginal land, according to a former MEP.
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ArticleColdpack launches Airliner in the UK
A new insulating film material that enables temperature-controlled transit packaging of a variety of food products has been launched into the UK by Coldpack.
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Widespread success at Restaurant Show
The 21st edition of the Restaurant Show attracted a strong mix of high-quality visitors, exuding positivity and optimism.
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ArticleRudis approved for sprouts
Field vegetable fungicide Rudis has gained approval for use on brussels sprouts.
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M&S ups hospital presence
Marks & Spencer is offering an alternative to often derided hospital food with the announcement of plans to open 20 stores in UK hospitals.
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Haldanes opens Lincolnshire store
New supermarket chain Haldanes Stores has taken over a Lincolnshire store to open its first outlet in England.
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ArticleSainsbury's launches sustainability groups
Sainsbury’s is to launch three new crop sustainability groups as it moves its work into produce for the first time.
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Europatat heads for the UK
The British Potato Trade Association (BPTA) is hosting the 2010 Europatat Annual Congress in the UK for the first time.
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Improve caution as government wields axe
The head of food and drink sector skills council Improve has “cautiously welcomed” government plans to cut the number of skills bodies in order to make the system easier for employers to navigate.
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WT SeaAir expands into perishables
WT SeaAir Ltd has increased its portfolio of services by expanding into the perishables business with the formation of a new division, WT Perishables.
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13 charged in trafficking investigation
Thirteen people have been charged in connection with Operation Ruby - an investigation into an organised crime syndicate involving human trafficking from eastern Europe.
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Banana tariff end in sight
European trade commissioner Catherine Ashton hinted this week that negotiators are close to an agreement on cutting dollar banana import tariffs.
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ArticleTomato sources collide
Tomatoes are in abundant supply, leading to price pressure as fruit comes on in a flush across a number of leading sources.
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ArticlePackaging show set for Birmingham
Top companies are adding their names to the rapidly growing exhibitor list for Total Processing & Packaging 2010, with bookings and enquiries continuing to grow as companies finalise their marketing plans for the year.