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ArticleMVS joins Re:fresh sponsors
MVS Foodservices is the new sponsor of the Foodservice Supplier of the Year category at Re:fresh 2009.
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ArticleWater research finds strawbs breakthrough
Current rates of water use in the UK strawberry industry are already unsustainable and water supplies in the future will be even more limited, according to leading experts.
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Borneo barrier for mites
A new acaricide based on the active ingredient etoxazole, Borneo will be available for use this year in protected tomatoes and aubergines.
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Spar records strong 2008 in the North
The last 12 months have seen an additional 55 stores join Spar within the Northern Guild, serviced by James Hall & Co, following a buoyant year for sales and recruitment.
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Grower ire at Assured Produce
The British Independent Fruit Growers’ Association (BIFGA) has written to the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) calling for an independent inquiry into the increasing hurdles and bureaucracy growers are having to navigate to attain certification for their produce.
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ArticleTesco tackles herb project
A successful primary school project developed by Scottish herb grower and supplier Scotherbs has received backing from Tesco.
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Dutch eco-labelling event unveiled
The first-ever conference dedicated to eco-labelling and sustainability has been announced by Organic Monitor.
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Green almonds show promise
Exporter Agrexco has reported a promising green almond season as the Israeli company looks for a strong performance from the short supply window.
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GlobalGAP reshuffles its pack
GlobalGAP has announced the election of Jorge Hernandez to its board.
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ArticleLincs Co-op to double local intake
Lincolnshire Co-operative is to double the amount of local produce it sells in its 69 outlets throughout the county in the next six months.
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UK robotics strengthens
The British Automation & Robotics Association (BARA) and the Processing and Packaging Machinery Association (PMMA) have amalgamated in a move aimed at strengthening the UK supplier base, as robotics and automation systems continue to grow in importance.
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Broccoli sprouts ward off stomach illness
Eating broccoli sprouts on a daily basis could help stem the rise of bacteria linked to stomach ulcers and even stomach cancer, according to new research.
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ArticleEthiopia searches for flower markets
The Ethiopian flower export market is set to earn $280 million (£196m) in 2009, despite the country’s current desperate search for new business.
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Potato hailed as 'food hero'
A popular image of the ‘humble potato’ was banished in favour of ‘food hero’ at the World Potato Congress in New Zealand last month.
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ALP protests to Home Office
The Association of Labour Providers (ALP) has protested to the government about its last-minute decision to maintain the Worker Registration Scheme (WRS), under which workers from eight EU members have to pay a £90 fee when they begin work in the UK.
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New DEFRA agency formed
A new DEFRA agency, the Food and Environment Research Agency (FERA), was formed on April 1 to support and develop a sustainable food chain.
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ArticleEaster packaging at end of Rainbow
Dutch producer Rainbow Growers has launched a new range of vegetables flow-packed in Easter packaging.
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ArticleAsda local sales soar
Asda has revealed a boost in its sales of local fruit and vegetables across the UK.
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ArticleUSDA approves Chilean citrus fruit entry
Imports of Chilean sweet oranges and grapefruit into the US will now be allowed under certain conditions
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ArticleSouthern Hemisphere citrus volumes to fall
SHAFFE and Freshfel Europe have revealed that Southern Hemisphere citrus production is expected to fall for 2009