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Guava without skin better for blood sugar
Researchers in India have found Guava can have a negative effect on blood sugar levels if consumed along with its skin.
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ArticleCost pressures continue despite price rise, says Chiquita
Chiquita Brands International has reported year-over-year increases in banana prices in all markets for October-November 2007 - but warns that industry cost pressures continue.
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Volcani takes a sweet stance
The Volcani Center’s Institute of Plant Sciences in Israel is conducting a comprehensive research study on 31 varieties of sweet potatoes.
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EU pledges funds for Kenyan produce
The EU has approved a grant of Sh227 million (£1.75m) to strengthen horticulture produce certification and quality assurance in Kenya.
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ArticleFresca man to lead BRC
Fresca Group non-executive director Stephen Robertson has been appointed to succeed Kevin Hawkins as Director General of the British Retail Consortium (BRC).
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Mediterranean diet key to long life
Two major studies have found that a diet rich in Mediterranean food like fish, fruit and vegetables, combined with regular exercise, can cut the risk of early death by up to a fifth.
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Government announces £2m African imports fund
A £2 million fund to help increase the UK market for sustainably produced food from Africa has been announced by the minister for trade and international development, Gareth Thomas.
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ArticleWater and labour shortages hit NZ growers
New Zealand apple growers are facing dry conditions in their principal growing area, Hawkes Bay, as well as labour shortage issues.
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Hadlow College plans well on their way
Hadlow College’s ambitious redevelopment plans are well on schedule for completion in December 2009.
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Yorkshire farmers scoop national award
Yorkshire-based family business Scholes has been awarded the Arable Food Chain Marketing accolade in Farm Business Magazine's 2007 Food and Farming Industry Awards.
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Summer kiwifruit shines for Italy
New variety Summer kiwifruit is helping fill the gap between the end of the Chilean season and the start of Hayward supplies from Italy.
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FAST relocates to Brogdale
The Farm Advisory Service Team Ltd (FAST) will be moving to Brogdale Farm, the home of the National Fruit Collection, in January 2008.
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ArticleBunched watercress hits Waitrose
The Watercress Company (TWC) is supplying watercress in a traditional bunched format to Waitrose, to give the retailer year-round availability of UK organic supplies of the salad.
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Hilton hotels get helping hand from UFC
The United Fresh Consortium (UFC) hopes to go carbon neutral within 18 months in its supplies to Hilton hotels.
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ArticleGLA praised for good job
An independent review of the Gangmasters Licensing Authority (GLA) has been welcomed by the organisation itself, but words of warning have been sounded by others in the industry.
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Chemical reduction on cards, says Corbana
According to Costa Rica’s National Banana Corporation Corbana, research is already planned on the reduction of agri-chemical use in banana production.
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Ten-day delay for Gesex stones
Chilean producer Gesex will begin exporting stonefruit to the UK at the end of December, following a 10-day delay to the season.
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ArticleUniveg to take shares in Alara
Univeg is to become one of the main shareholders in Turkish cherry and fig specialist Alara.
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ArticleSoft-fruit target for new glass at Cranfield
Trials to enhance the quality and shelf life of soft fruit have been prioritised at the Cranfield University plant science laboratory.
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ArticleHerb grower named farmer of year
Herb farmer Robert Wilson of supplier and grower Scotherbs has scooped top place in a BBC Radio 4 competition to find Farmer of the Year 2007, at an awards dinner in Birmingham last week.