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ArticleFood chain analysis for the benefit of growers
The Food Chain Centre is conducting a wide range of research looking at ways to improve the supply chain for growers. Emma Twyning talks to its director and chief executive of the IGD, Joanne Denney-Finch.
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ArticleProtecting your roots
Insurance and property issues might not be among the most glamorous, but with major changes afoot in these areas it is one that growers are going to have to keep a close eye on. Commercial Grower rounds up the latest developments in these sectors.
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ArticleWhat do consumers really want?
There is much talk about what plant varieties should and should not be developed, but what do UK consumers really want nowadays? What are the trends, and what type of plants are they looking to buy? Angela Youngman set out to investigate.
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Audits - Jekyll & Hyde of UK food
The latest update of Marks and Spencers’ ‘Field to Fork’ scheme again brings to the fore one of the most
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ArticleAnalyst warning for Kwik Save creditors
Leading analyst warns of difficulties for Kwik Save creditors if the current situation worsens.
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ArticleRCP highlights fresh produce allergies
The Royal College of Pathologists is making the general public more aware of allergies to fresh produce
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Hampton Court has something for everyone
Key themes at this year’s Hampton Court Flower Show include getting kids interested in all things horticultural, ‘growing your own’ and ‘tasting your own’ fruit and veg, as well as sustainable gardening.
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ArticleKwik Save shuts one third of its stores
Kwik Save is to close more than a third of its stores immediately as it battles to secure its future.
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ArticleMiliband cracks down on waste
Environment secretary David Miliband has published a new strategy for cutting waste.
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ArticleDavid Austin introduces five
David Austin Roses exhibited five sultry new varieties at this year’s Chelsea.
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ArticleMrs PMA goes to Washington
The Produce Marketing Association (PMA) testified on Capitol Hill this month to update the government on its most recent food-safety activities.
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Cruciferous veg's bladder cancer hope
A new study demonstrates that consumption of cruciferous vegetables with a high content of isothiocyanate may offer a protective advantage against bladder cancer.
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ArticleOrganic airfreight debate launched
UK organic body The Soil Association has today launched its airfreight consultation to look at ways of reducing the impact of organic airfreight.
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New blackcurrant cordial to hit shelves at Waitrose
A new premium range of blackcurrant-based cordials has been snapped up by Waitrose.
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ArticleBoiling brassica warning
Researchers at the University of Warwick have found that the standard British cooking habit of boiling vegetables severely damages the anticancer properties of many brassica vegetables
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New mite control option for strawberries
The PSD has granted specific off-label approval for the use of Sequel (fenpyroximate).
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ArticleBranston unveils new potato brand
A new consumer brand of potatoes has been launched by Branston this week.
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Profit warning from Fyffes
Fyffes the Irish fruit distributor, has issued a profit warning.It has revised its adjusted operating profit target for 2007 down to about €15 million from €20 million.
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ArticleSpar Scotland opens up direct supply route
A new supply route link has been forged for fresh produce supplied to Spar Scotland.
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ArticleFruit collection to be fingerprinted
The 2,300 apples and 250 pears in the National Fruit Collection are to be genetically fingerprinted after scientists at East Malling Research were handed a three year Defra contract.