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  • The cute face of baby veg
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    The cute face of baby veg

    2004-08-19T16:00:44Z

    Mini produce lines have maximum appeal to consumers looking for the latest novelty trends. And as development continues and product moves increasingly into the mainstream arena, have baby vegetables finally come of age? Emma Hatfield reports.

  • French fancy it
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    French fancy it

    2004-08-19T16:00:28Z

    After a 2003 growing season described by one producer as “a major nightmare”, the picture is looking far better for French apple growers this year. A new source of competition could be just around the corner, however, reports Tony Leighton.

  • Waveney’s united strength
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    Waveney’s united strength

    2004-08-19T16:00:02Z

    Kicking off this week’s focus, David Shapley finds a collective approach has been the salvation of Waveney Mushrooms, a six strong co-operative based in Norfolk.

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    A major legal challenge for UK importers

    2004-08-19T15:55:16Z

    Changes to the Plant Health regulations will provide a major challenge for importers next year and we continue to devote our

  • Article

    Who’s headed for pastures new?

    2004-08-19T15:55:12Z

    The Journal has appointed Ed Bedington as associate editor, to work alongside Tommy Leighton in his efforts to further develop

  • Article

    Back the government all the way

    2004-08-19T15:55:04Z

    Now there’s a headline I thought I’d never have to write. But, if you are one of the Doubting Thomases who thought

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    Fresh Start doubles capacity

    2004-08-19T14:01:02Z

    Fresh Start Prepared Foods, the Bexley-based food-service supplier is doubling the size of its factory space when it opens a new facility next month.

  • Charley causes citrus damage
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    Charley causes citrus damage

    2004-08-19T11:01:01Z

    Damage inflicted on the grapefruit crop in Florida by Hurricane Charley is still being assessed, but early signs for many growers are not good.

  • StePac Xtends presence in UK retail market
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    StePac Xtends presence in UK retail market

    2004-08-19T09:01:00Z

    StePac LA has established a laboratory in East Malling, and a commercial centre in Rugby,

  • British organic tomatoes have seen a 30 per cent sales uplift at Waitrose this year
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    Waitrose outperforms market

    2004-08-19T07:01:01Z

    Waitrose and Wight Salads have enjoyed a successful tomato campaign, despite a difficult 12-week spell for the industry.

  • Victoria on stream in nick of time
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    Victoria on stream in nick of time

    2004-08-19T06:01:01Z

    Can Victoria rescue a tricky UK plum season so far?

  • Janet Khan
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    Khan joins MorePerformance

    2004-08-18T16:01:00Z

    MorePeople, the specialist produce and horticultural recruitment practice, has announced that Janet Khan will be joining to manage its training and HR services division - MorePerformance.

  • Tesco facing unfair dismissal and racism charge
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    Tesco facing unfair dismissal and racism charge

    2004-08-18T14:01:02Z

    Ex-boxer takes retail giant to employment tribunal

  • Cherry gift at Sainsbury's
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    Cherry gift at Sainsbury's

    2004-08-18T12:01:00Z

    Northwest US cherries have launched this week in Sainsbury’s, with an attached promotion offering consumers the chance to win one of 10 Amazing Gift Experiences from Buyagift.

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    Export stars to be recognised

    2004-08-18T10:01:00Z

    UK fruit and vegetable exporters are in with a chance of having their hard work acknowledged with the launch of the Food from Britain Export Awards.

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    EU funding for organic development

    2004-08-18T07:01:00Z

    Organic fruit and vegetable farmers have been given an €18 million EU boost to develop improved methods and technology.

  • David Ryther and fiancé Rebecca in the new glasshouse
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    Organic herbs get Essex boost

    2004-08-17T15:01:01Z

    Year-round organic potted herb production received a boost as a new 1.1 acre site at North Weald, Essex came into production this month.

  • Apple growers fuelled by Council
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    Apple growers fuelled by Council

    2004-08-17T13:01:01Z

    Apple growers in Herefordshire may soon have a market for the thousands of tonnes of apples that are left to rot each year in their orchards.

  • Industry pioneer Wally Olins dies
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    Industry pioneer Wally Olins dies

    2004-08-17T10:07:27Z

    Wally Olins, chairman of Louis Reece Ltd from 1961-1985, has died, aged 85.

  • Machado
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    Rocha forecasts revised downwards

    2004-08-17T10:01:00Z

    High temperatures and a lack of rain in the Oeste region of Portugal have forced Rocha pear exporters to re-evaluate production figures for the forthcoming season.