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Extended scope for Indonesia-Pakistan PTA
Indonesia and Pakistan have extended the scope of their preferential trade agreement discussions
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ArticleCarrefour trains Indian farmers
Carrefour has begun a training programme for Indian farmers as part of a corporate social responsibility drive
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ArticleChlorine testing goes mobile
A new portable chlorine measurement system, Chlorosense, has been released onto the market by Palintest Ltd.
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Denham urges research backing
The way funding for UK-based research is organised should ensure global investment in world-class researchers and create jobs in the short and long term, according to secretary of state John Denham.
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ArticleKakifruit prepares for take-off
Grower leaders in the Spanish region of Valencia are calling for a kakifruit trade association, as they forecast that production will take off in the next few years as growers turn away from citrus.
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ArticlePotato sector makes a stand
The potato category collectively made a stand against slashing potato prices this week and backed this up with evidence that it was not a price-sensitive product.
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ArticleAgricultural scientists encouraged
A series of events are being held at universities and colleges around the UK to encourage students to see agricultural research as a viable career path and explore some of the challenges faced in this area.
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ArticleMr Fruitness awaiting renewal
Peach and nectarine growers are waiting eagerly to hear if the three-year “Fruitness - enjoy it!” campaign, which extensively features the two fruits and is due to expire in April, will be renewed.
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ArticleUK firms revel in orchard management
The first joint technical day between Norman Collett, RAMSAK and East Malling Research (EMR) took place last week, to highlight potential savings in pesticide costs, and to introduce growers to innovations in orchard management machinery.
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ArticleRaw deal for Fairtrade farms
Even farmers supported by the Fairtrade Foundation are getting a raw deal from the current supply chain, as rising food prices mean they are left as net losers.
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ArticleSpanish growers to stage protests
Leading fresh produce associations are set to lead a major protest against the EU’s ‘concessions’ to non-European exporters
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Certis lands new boss
Crop protection business Certis UK has appointed Peter McDonald as the new country manager.
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ArticleGreen Reefers reports full-year loss
Results for the full year saw loss jump to US$16.2m, with EBITDA falling US$10.3m
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ArticleFruiterers recognise training expertise
Diane Quested received the Worshipful Company of Fruiterers’ triennial Matthew Mack Award “for distinguished achievements for training within the fruit industry” at the Company’s annual banquet this month.
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ArticleHarvest underway for Norfolk toms
Norfolk tomato grower Cornerways Nursery has picked its first boxes of tomatoes, due to hit supermarket aisles in the next few weeks.
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ArticleEU food trade in new sustainability drive
Sector launches major round-table initiative for whole food sector with backing of key UN and EU environmental bodies
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ArticleInterfel stresses food safety
Following the publication of a highly critical article, Interfel has fought back to convince consumers of the safety of fruit and vegetables
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ArticleLutgo marks 10 years in recruitment
Netherlands-based fresh produce recruitment company targeting further growth by expanding portfolio of services
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ArticleQ1 sales up, profit down for Whole Foods
The organic and natural food grocer saw profit drop 29 per cent compared with the first quarter of 2008
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ArticleBramley bake-off for Tesco
English top-fruit marketing desk Norman Collett, in partnership with the Tesco regional procurement team for the South East, is launching a cooking competition in Kent to find a new recipe for Bramley.