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  • Article

    Keeping tabs on traceability

    2003-09-04T19:24:40Z

    I have always considered the level of traceability that exists within the fresh produce sector and this industry's willingness

  • Small veg, big ambition
    Article

    Small veg, big ambition

    2003-09-04T19:24:26Z

    Baby vegetables have made a big impact on the novelty-driven UK market and their success looks set to continue. From the latest in small sweet potatoes to edible courgette flowers, innovation combined with enhanced breeding techniques will help maintain the maximum appeal of mini-veg. Emma Hardy reports.

  • Progress with PIP
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    Progress with PIP

    2003-09-04T19:24:17Z

    The Pesticides Initiative Programme (PIP) ñ funded by the EU in support of the ACP (African, Caribbean and Pacific) export sector in its efforts to cope with Europe's food quality and safety regulations ñ has reached the half-way stage. Two years after the start of the programme, applications to PIP now represent more than 50 per cent by volume of total fruit and vegetables exported from the ACP countries to Europe. This represents 200,000 tonnes of produce annually, with a value of some 185 million euros.

  • Operating profits are being squeezed in the fresh produce industry
    Article

    Financiers issue warning

    2003-09-04T16:11:11Z

    Many fresh produce businesses are forced to sell their output below cost to maintain their market position, according to a new report.

  • Article

    Traceability needs taming

    2003-09-04T16:10:06Z

    The fresh produce industry will not survive unless costly and unnecessary requirements for traceability are checked.

  • Article

    Fyffes reveals 2003 first-half profits

    2003-09-04T15:01:33Z

    Fyffes has reported a healthy increase in first half profits for 2003.

  • Solanum's potato operations are now expected to be carried out from its Sutton Bridge location.
    Article

    Solanum announces site closure

    2003-09-04T14:22:13Z

    Solanum is to close its Yaxley potato packing operation.

  • Article

    Manchester Rusk Company secures accreditation

    2003-09-04T12:59:21Z

    MRC plans to spearhead a marketing campaign highlighting its BRC/EFSIS accreditation.

  • Article

    Protestors sour BP2003

    2003-09-04T11:15:30Z

    Genetically modified foods and crop protection dominated debate on the opening day at the British Potato Council event BP2003 .

  • HDRA has planned a range of events for this year's Apple Day
    Article

    HDRA announces Apple Day plans

    2003-09-03T18:51:59Z

    Henry Doubleday Research Association has announced its plans for this year's Apple Day taking place on October 12.

  • Article

    Guernsey export gains

    2003-09-03T18:50:30Z

    The value of exports from Guernsey is showing an encouraging increase.

  • Redbridge in secondary MBO
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    Redbridge in secondary MBO

    2003-09-03T18:47:53Z

    Eight years since the management buyout that separated it from Geest, Redbridge Holdings is effecting a secondary management buyout this month.

  • Pink Lady is Barbie's favourite apple
    Article

    Barbie works wonders with girls' diets

    2003-09-03T17:31:11Z

    Tesco announced that their Pink Lady Barbie Doll apple packs are selling well.

  • Article

    EurepGAP ready for Madrid conference

    2003-09-03T17:29:39Z

    EurepGAP will discuss a whole host of issues at the organisation's fourth bi-annual conference held in Madrid next week.

  • Audit criticises FDOC
    Article

    Audit criticises FDOC

    2003-09-03T17:23:43Z

    Florida's citrus promoters have come in for harsh criticism in a state audit.

  • Safeway prepares for bid battle
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    Safeway prepares for bid battle

    2003-09-03T16:11:44Z

    Safeway is drawing up a contingency plan in the event that Morrison's ends up the only company allowed to bid for the store.

  • Article

    Dunnes loses ground

    2003-09-03T15:41:20Z

    Figures from market analyst TNS show that Irish store Dunnes is losing ground to foreign retailers such as Tesco and Aldi.

  • HRI has announced 100 redundancies as it puts into practice recommendations from its most recent five-yearly review
    Article

    HRI announces job cuts

    2003-09-03T14:46:19Z

    Horticultural Research International has announced the redundancy of some 100 staff.

  • Apples must take advantage of obesity concern before other products beat them to it
    Article

    Apple opportunity

    2003-09-02T21:25:28Z

    The apple industry must capitalise on obesity concern and increase consumption of its products before others pip it to the post, according to a report just out.

  • Article

    Sweet potatoes swing into action

    2003-09-02T19:52:30Z

    Commercial crops of Israeli sweet potatoes are arriving in the UK