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Weed management open day details announced
A collaborative open day between the HDRA organic weed management project and Carrot will take place on February 18 at Holme Lacy College.
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ArticleEU embarks on revising apple standards
The European Commission has announced the revision of quality standards for apples.
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School swaps sweets for healthy options
A Bedfordshire secondary school has become the first in Britain to remove all fizzy drinks, crisps and sweets from its vending machines and replace them with healthier options.
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Freshfel working group discusses generic promotions
The Freshfel working group ‘Promotion’ has held its first meeting in Brussels and was chaired by Laurence Swan of Fyffes.
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Freshfel discusses market access barriers
Several Freshfel members presented the main findings of the reports on market access barriers in third countries at the Fruit and Vegetable Management Committee.
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ArticleInquiry over Asda store expansion
Asda is planning to double the size of its Chandler’s Ford store in Hampshire, adding 50,000sq ft of floor space without seeking planning permission.
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New season English cherry tomatoes available
Waitrose has announced it is the first major supermarket to have English cherry tomatoes available in selected branches this year.
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ArticleGreenery introduces new tomato
The Greenery has announced the introduction of a new variety of beef tomato called Macarena
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Mango changeover
The UK mango market is enjoying supplies of new-season fruit from South Africa and Puerto Rico as well as the peak of the Peruvian season.
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ArticleNZ senders face shipping dilemma
Leading New Zealand apple exporters are warning that the biggest issue facing them as harvesting gets underway is the lack of shipping space.
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ArticleChile’s upbeat forecast
A shortfall in Chilean Thompson is anticipated for mid-season and beyond, but the industry is upbeat about the overall outlook for 2003-04.
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ArticleUSA apples bite into UK market
The supply of apples to the UK market is such that US exporters have an excellent opportunity to make the most of a vintage crop in the next few months. In what is described by one exporter as a “one in five or six” season, US-grown Empire, McIntosh and Gala are all expected to enjoy success in the 2004 campaign, while a shortage of fresh Bramley could open doors - or at least a window - for cooking types Rome and Crispin. Tommy Leighton reports.
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ArticleA fresh-cut above
The fresh-cut fruit sector is ripe for further growth as healthy eating messages, enhanced technology and better flavour drive consumption forward. Emma Hatfield reports.
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ArticleTo Affinitus and beyond
It’s an over simplification to say that resistance to change restricts business development. And for small outfits investment in IT is both a daunting and uncertain process. David Leck meets two companies that have seen efficiency increase and vital procedures refined through the acquisition of new software.
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ArticleRedbridge set to bloom
This month the Journal focuses on flowers. Redbridge Produce and Flowers reveals a new range, which are at the heart of the company’s programme of innovations. The Flowers and Plants Association announces a new link up with children’s TV programme Blue Peter. And India predicts a rise in rose exports to Europe.
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Tell me your price
One major role carried out by the wholesale markets in Europe is that of a barometer of prices. The difference between
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Can trade reach for blue heaven?
The big question I was left pondering after attending the enthusiastic blueberry conference in London last week, is whether
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Involve the people who want it most
It is interesting to read that Freshfel, the European fresh produce trade association, is rekindling the concept of generic
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Ask battle heats up
Venture capitalist TDR has been set a deadline either to come forward with a bid for the pizza-pasta restaurant chain or pull out of the race completely.
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EU-Israeli labelling row renews
EU officials have told Israel its latest labelling suggestion for Palestinian produce is unacceptable.