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ArticleWarming to change
The recession may have taken some of the heat off the issue of climate change, but it is still firmly on the agenda. With the recent release of UK climate projections and the government proposing funds to help developing countries deal with climate change, the fresh produce sector is being urged to adapt to this significant challenge. Doris Lee Butterworth investigates
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ArticleFirmly on home soil
Tenderstem broccoli has made quite a name for itself over the last five years since it was commercially introduced to UK supermarket shelves. With main growing areas situated in hot climes like Kenya, Morocco and Jordan, it is probably assumed that the high-end vegetable is not suited to production in this country. Elizabeth O’Keefe finds evidence to the contrary
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ArticleBuilding on wholesale pride
English top-fruit marketing desk Norman Collett may be well known in trade circles for its strong relationships with large supermarket customers, but the Kentish firm actually started life as a wholesale supplier and still runs a highly active and dedicated wholesale division, which has not rested on its laurels over the years.
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Has the wheel really been reinvented?
Every so often in the fresh produce industry, events get to a point where it feels like the reinvention of the wheel. Amid
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NFU urges on ombudsman
The National Farmers' Union (NFU) is calling on supermarkets to sign up to an independent ombudsman for the retail market while they still have the chance.
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HortNZ presidents re-elected
Andrew Fenton and Brian Gargiulo have been re-elected to the board of Horticulture New Zealand, the organisation that represents the country’s 7,000 commercial fruit, vegetable, berryfruit and olive growers.
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ArticleSchools project celebrated
London’s New Covent Garden Market (NCGM) celebrated its Feeling Good: Eating Well joint project between Covent Garden Market Authority, Wandsworth Children’s Services and Farming and Country Side Education (FACE) last week.
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ArticleRoyal stamp for AF Blakemore & Son
AF Blakemore & Son Ltd’s managing director has been named the 2009 Prince’s Ambassador for the West Midlands in recognition of his leadership and commitment to responsible business.
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ArticleProduce production area falls in Canada
Fruit and vegetable-producing land to be harvested this year is to fall on 2008 levels, according to a new report
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ArticleFood safety group to target key fresh produce
The US government's working group is looking to put in place stricter food safety rules for fresh produce such as leafy greens, melons and tomatoes
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Metro Cash & Carry gives Asia update
International wholesale chain Metro Cash & Carry will present to delegates at this year’s Asiafruit Congress on its groundbreaking venture for sourcing from producers in China, Star Farm.
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ArticleWalmex reports Q2 sales increase
The Mexican arm of Wal-Mart saw sales jump by 11.3 per cent during the second quarter of the year
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ArticleThanet Earth on The One Show
Thanet Earth, the large-scale Kent salad glasshouse venture, featured on BBC 1’s The One Show last night.
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ArticleSpanish exporters in talks with Russia
A trade delegation from the Spanish region of Murcia has called upon Russian officials to ease their strict import regime
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ArticleZespri launches online Canadian campaign
Th Kiwifruit marketer has unveiled an interactive website offering a trip to New Zealand
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ArticleAussie growers confident on apple verdict
Producers are confident that the WTO decision on New Zealand apple access to the country will end favourably
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ArticleDole launches Disney competition
Dole France has revealed plans to offer visitors to its website the chance to win family trips to Disneyland Paris
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ArticlePositive start to German plum season
Miss Germany on hand to mark the official start of this year's harvest, with production expected to be "outstanding"
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Ecuador exporters seek sanctions on EU
Ecuador’s banana exporters have run out of patience and are calling on their national government to sanction the EU over its banana import regime.