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Kiwi de l'Adour wins PGI status
French growers in the historic south-western region of Adour have won protected geographical indicator (PGI) status for their kiwifruit, 10 years after their initial application.
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ArticleNew potato varieties launched
Welsh researchers launched four new varieties of sustainable, low-input potatoes last week in a bid to fight blight problems in the country.
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ArticleMKG lands new chairman
Producer co-operative Mid Kent Growers (MKG) has elected a new chairman to deal with the tough economic climate and continue its growth in successful marketing.
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ArticleTanzanians get mango help
A project funded by the international financial organisation Common Fund for Commodities (CFC) is boosting smallholders in Tanzania and helping them grow mangoes for export to the fresh produce markets of the EU.
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ArticleMAFC tomatoes to grow in UAE
The United Arab Emirates has signed an MoU on fresh tomatoes with the Malaysian Agrifood Corporation
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ArticleIndian lychees bound for US
India is set to export fresh lychees to the US next year for the first time, following similar mango access two years ago
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EFSA warns of food worker risk
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has said workers in food processing plants have been included in its new assessment of acute risks posed by exposure to the most hazardous pesticides.
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ArticleShipping groups unveil new service
CAM CGM is collaborating with Maruba and Hapag-Lloyd on a service linking northern Europe with South America
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ArticleCherry shipments remain high
The northwest cherry season is drawing to a close with shipments still well ahead of the figures recorded last year
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ArticlePeruvian table grapes rising skyward
An increase in Red Globe production means Peru is gearing up for another bumper export season in 2009/10
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ArticlePotato protector rated highly
Gowan Comércio, the new owner of the active ingredient zoxamide, has reported that Electis has one of the highest ratings for the control of Alternaria in potatoes, as well as one of the best ratings for protectant activity and a very acceptable rating for tuber blight.
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ArticleEurofresh Farms relaunches tomatoes
US tomato producer Eurofresh Farms has redesigned package labels for its fresh tomatoes and cucumbers to inform consumers about growing practices, care and handling tips.
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ArticleUK food production needs 'radical rethink'
The country must look closely at production and environmental factors when planning out future strategies for food sustainability
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S&A Produce scales back plans
S&A Produce has announced plans to drastically scale back its proposed operations at its Brierley site in Herefordshire to reduce the on-site accommodation and reduce the number of polytunnels.
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New import controls on Thai, Turkish and Dom Rep lines
New EU import controls for high-risk products, including bananas and mangoes from the Dominican Republic and some vegetables from Thailand, come into force on January 25 next year.
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Trans-Tasman project leads to Booster Broccoli
Australian and New Zealand scientists have been working together to develop Booster Broccoli, which has gone into supermarkets in both countries this week.
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ArticleIGD reveals organic shopper loyalty
A telephone poll carried out for food and grocery analyst IGD has found surprising loyalty among organic shoppers, despite the organic downturn.
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ArticleIrish respond to potato drop
An 11 per cent drop in the value and volume of potatoes sold on the Irish retail market is causing some concern to Bord Bia, the Republic’s food board.
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ArticleTesco sends Thai longan to China
Tesco’s plans to boost the Thai export sector are taking shape as 200 tonnes of longan sail for Chinese retail shelves
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Slingsby introduces low-carbon range
Workplace equipment provider, Slingsby, is now supplying a range of new products that are specifically designed to help businesses and organsations reduce their carbon footprints.