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Credit warning for Tesco and Sainsbury's
The UK's numbers one and three retailers could damage their credit ratings by getting involved with Safeway, it is claimed.
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ArticlePIP protocols set for launch
Six crop protocols developed under the Pesticides Initiative Programme (PIP) of the EU-African-Caribbean-Pacific liaison committee (ColeACP) are ready for launch next month.
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ArticleSinclair replicates squeeze test
Consumer research carried out by testing-technology specialist Sinclair iQ has shown that the company's SIQ-FT replicates the shopper's own "squeeze" test for selecting ripe fresh produce.
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BP2003 welcomes new exhibitors
British Potato 2003 will run on September 3-4 at the Showground, Newark, Notts and will feature a range of activities and first-time exhibitors.
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Low-cal watermelon on the way
Scientists at the Faculty of Agriculture in Rehovot, Israel, have developed a low-calorie watermelon.
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ArticleDiesel price-rise warning
The Freight Transport Association has told lorry operators to plan for an increase in diesel prices from October 1 with the prospect of government increasing fuel duty by 1.28p a litre.
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ArticleFavorita offers seminar solution
Favorita Fruit Company in Ecuador is offering its suppliers cost-free best practice seminars.
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ArticleCobnuts ñ right up Cannon's street
The Kentish cobnut crop is earlier than ever in 2003. Following last year's bumper harvest, expectations were for a smaller yield, but ideal production conditions have taken levels to not far short of 12 months ago. Now, the tricky part ñ where are they going to be sold? Tommy Leighton asks the question.
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Taste or yield ñ the apple conundrum
It is interesting to watch this industry turn full circle. Only three or four years ago, it appeared that taste had fallen way
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ArticleTop of the table
Warm weather sweeping the UK should bring a favourable beginning to the top-fruit season. Growers and suppliers are optimistic of a positive start and with new industry innovations and continued targeted promotional work, the future is looking rosy. John Broy reports.
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ArticleMangoes move up ladder
Produce-savvy consumers are demanding more from their mangoes than ever before and with seasonality, fairtrade and speciality types climbing high on the list of priorities, the race is on for suppliers and retailers to keep up with an increasingly sophisticated demand. Emma Hardy reports.
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ArticleFlower advertising goes national
A four-week advertising campaign for fresh flowers will begin on September 15
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Geest in LEAF link
The LEAF logo is making an appearance on supermarket salads thanks to one enterprising supplier.
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Boost for farmers' markets
A new project to boost farmers' markets in Teesdale and the Wear Valley has been launched
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Marinated ingredients from Beacon Foods
Beacon Foods has added marinated ingredients to its speciality range
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Countdown to Fresh2003
Europe's new annual conference ñ Fresh2003 ñ for the fresh produce industry focuses on consumer demands.
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ArticleHairyape makes third anniversary upgrade
Hairyape has celebrated three successful years by improving its site
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ArticlePlum deal for British
Posh totty Tara Palmer Tomkinson has been voted Britain's plummiest person in a poll to celebrate the launch of British Plum Month.
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ArticleCherry picked for success
Northwest cherries has named a winner in its own fruity version of TV's Pop Idol and tipped the band for the top.