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ArticleWS Bentley lands Yorkshire gong
WS Bentley Growers’ Sprouting Peas won best Fresh Produce Product at the fifth annual deliciouslyorkshire Awards, announced at the ceremony at Rudding Park, Harrogate on Monday.
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Huge cash boost for NZ kiwifruit R&D
The New Zealand government and Zespri have announced a massive NZ$37.5 million (£16.7m) investment into a joint seven-year Zespri- Plant & Food Research programme to develop new kiwifruit varieties.
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Brassicas do the double
The Brassica Growers’ Association (BGA) is gearing up to launch a three-year campaign in January 2010 that will spotlight individual vegetable lines in turn.
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ArticlePersimon makes UK promo push
Persimon growers in Spain’s Valencia region are targeting the UK marketplace in particular this season, despite a reduced volume crop due to inclement weather.
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Restaurant pricing defies crisis
The cost of ordering a three-course meal in the UK's pubs, restaurants and hotels has gone up over the past year despite recessionary pressure on eating out, according to a new study.
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EU ponders speciality crop future
A call has been made for those in power for more investment to ensure the availability of crop protection solutions for speciality crops and minor uses in the EU.
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Ginger costs escalate in shortage crisis
The ginger trade has been plunged into crisis ahead of its busy festive season, with some forecasting cost increases of up to 400 per cent over the next 18 months.
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ArticleEnza Zaden homes in on taste
Global seed breeder Enza Zaden has launched a tomato campaign, Timing Taste, with the aim of uniting the salad sector together across the UK and continental Europe in producing tomatoes with more flavour.
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Growers praised for enviro-commitment
Farmers and growers are working hard to protect and enhance the environment and biodiversity, according to a new report by Natural England.
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ArticleFreshfel calls for greater Chinese access
The European fresh produce association has highlighted the lack of reciprocity in bilateral fresh produce trade between China and the EU
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Industry rallies around R&D backing
If farming is to meet the challenges of producing more food while impacting less on the environment, it is vital that research and development in agricultural science is given the funding it needs to help provide the solutions, a major conference heard.
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New long-life apple set for market
An Australian apple developed for its crispness which has been 20 years in the making could hit shelves in the UK next year.
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Let's Grow wins plaudits for Morrisons
Morrisons is celebrating the victory of its Let's Grow initiative, which won the Grand Prix at the Institute of Practitioners in Advertising effectiveness awards.
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ArticlePakistan trials new strawberries
Pakistan has imported two new US strawberry varieties to try and gain a foothold in the northern winter export market.
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ArticleChiquita expands television promotion
The group is adding to its banana-focused TV campaign and is now running it in over 40 markets across the US
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ArticleAustralia advance for Italian kiwifruit
Southern Hemisphere country agrees to allow cold treatment of Italian kiwifruit exports in transit for the first time
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ArticleSpanish citrus ‘under threat’ from imports
Spanish association calls for tougher import controls for citrus imports from South Africa, claiming they are carrying pests and diseases
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ArticleShip christening for Hamburg Süd
Rio Bravo christened at the Port of Antwerp, the fifth in a line of six identical container vessels
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ArticleFairtrade products register best ever month
TransFair has recorded a major success in the US, as Fairtrade goods continue to demonstrate impressive growth rates both in the US and worldwide
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French bemoan worker pay offer
French ministerial proposals to reduce the seasonal workers' rate of pay from €12 (£10.84) an hour to a little less than €9 have not been welcomed by growers.