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ArticleRe:fresh Conference takes on Blair
As if to emphasise it is struggling to come up with its own ideas, the government has chosen May 5 as election day, daring to clash with this year’s Re:fresh Conference and Awards.
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Ethylene use could be outlawed
The use of ethylene as a ripening agent is at risk if the industry does not submit necessary data to the EC by June 30.
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Reward offered for canker information
In Australia, central Queensland fruit growers are offering a $250,000 reward for information about the source of citrus canker.
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ArticleOrganics for all at flower show
An organic group’s plans to promote home-grown organics at this year’s Chelsea Flower Show have been given a boost by celebrity chef James Martin.
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ArticleCeleriac campaign set to get underway
Jack Buck Growers is gearing up for a summer campaign to promote its celeriac and chicory.
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ArticleEurepGAP announces series of events
EurepGAP has announced a series of events for interested parties.
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ArticleNIAB notches up DNA success
Plant science specialist NIAB, has received funding to record DNA fingerprints for European rose varieties.
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ArticleLatin Americans call for arbitration
Latin American banana producing nations have formally asked the World Trade Organisation for arbitration in their row with the EU over the new banana import regime.
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Harper Adams issues public invitation
Agricultural college Harper Adams is opening its doors to the public on May 14 from 2-5pm.
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Aussies eye mango catalyst
An Australian mango growers' group hopes a conference later this year will be a catalyst for change within the industry.
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Randells win MBM accolade
Paddy and Tom Randell of RW Randell & Sons have won potato supplier MBM Produce’s Glenthorn Grower of the Year award.
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ArticleFresh produce consumption on the wane
The consumption of fruit and vegetables fell by 1.6 per cent last year, despite the government’s support of the 5 A DAY campaign and School Fruit & Vegetable Scheme.
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ArticleConference gears up for Eastern Europe
FRESH2005 is all set to take place in Budapest from June 1-3.
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ArticleGilgrove gets first UK gras
The first UK asparagus of the season arrived at New Covent Garden Market this week.
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Politics, spring and asparagus
This week there is certainly every indication that spring is in the air. Hardly had the election date been announced than
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PMA Profile
PMA has signed on as a supporter of the National Alliance for Nutrition and Activity's Model Local School Wellness Policies on
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ArticleUK in tune on herbs
The consumption of fresh herbs continues to rise in the UK as dishes become more in tune with flavours long-since enjoyed throughout the rest of Europe. However, owing to an unfavourable climate which limits the number of viable varieties, the country is unable to compete with some of its neighbours in terms of production area.
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ArticleAgrexco dazzles
With ever-present political and geographical issues to contend with, Israel’s horticulturists could be forgiven for opting out of the sector altogether. Yet, as Agrexco’s figures testify, exports continue to rise and growers across the board continue to dazzle Europe with their high quality produce and continual innovations, writes Elspeth Waters.
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ArticleExpansion in the air
BA World Cargo and Christian Salvesen, which manages the Heathrow Perishables Handling Centre on BAWC’s behalf, were winners of the ChileGAP Innovation of the Year award at the inaugural Re:fresh Awards ceremony last May. BAWC had already invested £15 million into its Perishable Handling Centre to cater for the needs of the rapidly growing traffic in airfreighted produce. Now a further £1m plus investment programme intends to extend the centre’s capacity to handle yet more volume in its next stage of development. Tommy Leighton reports.
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ArticleRipe and ready
A rebound in fortunes following a series of poor seasons has put South Africa in a strong position on avocados this year. The UK market, which has always been a major priority for exporters, continues to show signs of strong growth. Ed Bedington reports.