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ArticleBPC talks rot in Crieff
Soft rot infections may be masking the true extent of dry rot infection in store, seed potato producers were warned at the Seed Industry Event held in Crieff by the British Potato Council (BPC).
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Guernsey stalwarts give up the ghost
The Higgs family, which has been growing tomatoes in Guernsey for the UK market during the past three generations, are pulling out of the trade.
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ArticleChemically enhanced fry colours
New formulations and label recommendations for CIPC, the main potato storage chemical used in the UK to control sprouting, will help improve fry colours in processing potatoes, according to the British Potato Council.
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ArticleBright prospects at end of Rainbow
Rainbow Growers Group (RGG) has laid the first foundation stone for the extension of its Agricultural Logistics Centre at De Lier in the Netherlands.
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Porter offers consultancy service
Growers are being offered a specialised consultancy service to help them meet the requirements of the major multiples.
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EFSIS opens Czech office
Leading auditors EFSIS has opened a new office in the Czech Republic.
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ArticleNew chief executive for McDonald's
McDonald's chief executive Charlie Bell has stepped down to focus on fighting cancer, the second boss to leave the post in seven months.
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ArticleInstant British identity for fruit
Packaging link-up produces new British liners for Tesco top fruit.
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Scottish unity over supermarket measures
NFU Scotland has welcomed support from members of all six main political parties in the Scottish Parliament for its call for the Supermarket Code of Practice to be strengthened to ensure fair play between all players in the food supply chain.
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Parkside in administration
Parkside International Limited confirmed today its subsidiary, Parkside Performance Films, in Darton, Yorkshire, will now be managed by administrators Price Waterhouse Coopers.
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ArticleNew port for South Africa
South African fruit and vegetable producers are being given the opportunity to break into the export market with the creation of a new tradeport.
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Sodexho gives City a surprise
French catering giant Sodexho has released a set of financial results that surprised the City and cited an improvement in UK performance as a major contributory factor.
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ArticleNew additions to Syngenta sales team
Syngenta Seeds Ltd has appointed David Clay and Nigel Kingston as vegetable seed sales specialists.
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ArticleBerryWorld clocks up 10 years
BerryWorld celebrated its 10th anniversary at Brocket Hall, Herts last week with guests from around the world.
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ArticleLocusts invade southern Israel
Swarms of red locusts swept into southern Israel over the weekend and have already caused extensive damage in areas noted for fresh produce.
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ArticleOrganic event to focus on variety
This year’s annual joint event between NIAB and HDRA, the organic organisation, at Ryton Organic Gardens near Coventry on November 30, will focus on organic seed issues, heritage varieties, the market and variety selection.
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ArticleSweet solution for waste
Award winning vegetable supplier Greyfriars UK has launched a new recycling iniative for sweetcorn waste.
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ArticleEurepGAP makes timely amendment
Fast-changing crop-protection-product legislation, has prompted EurepGAP to amend its protocol and develop guidance notes.
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ArticleSharrocks in new variety quest
North-west-England produce supplier Sharrocks goes to France in its quest for new products.