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    Pollen-free flowers at Sainsbury's

    2003-07-25T00:00:00Z

    Sainsbury's has launched a new range of pollen-free lilies. After 15 years of research, Asiatic Sphinx, Asiatic Aphrodite and Asiatic Fatamongana will be available in store from early August.

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    Sainsbury's results disappoint City

    2003-07-24T00:00:00Z

    Sainsbury's chief executive Sir Peter Davis has expressed his dissatisfaction with the supermarket group's sales growth, which last quarter fell below city forecasts.

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    Capespan packs a punch at Sainsbury's

    2003-07-24T00:00:00Z

    Capespan has launched two new pre-packs at Sainsbury's.

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    Cadbury's indifference to obesity lawsuits

    2003-07-24T00:00:00Z

    John Sunderland, chairman of Cadbury Schweppes, has said that he is not worried about being sued by consumers who claim that its products contribute to obesity

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    Blight on the landscape

    2003-07-24T00:00:00Z

    BPC has found further cases of blight in the UK

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    New qualification launched by Lantra

    2003-07-24T00:00:00Z

    A new qualification for managing volunteers has been approved.

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    Organised crime moves in on produce

    2003-07-24T00:00:00Z

    A report in The Times claims that gangs are supplying Chinese immigrants as cheap farm labour.

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    Producers shun futures at their peril

    2003-07-24T00:00:00Z

    Potato producers who fail to make use of futures markets are placing good returns at risk in this season of extremely low plantings, warns potato futures broker ADM Investor Services International.

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    Fireblight: Oz growers deluded?

    2003-07-24T00:00:00Z

    New Zealand apple growers could clash with their Australian counterparts as they push for trade barriers to be lifted following the WTO ruling on Japan's fireblight restrictions on US apples.

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    2,4-D ñ the final outcome

    2003-07-23T16:53:19Z

    In accordance with the EU pesticide review process,the MRL for 2,4-D on citrus was set at the limit ofdetermination (zero)

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    Grape red hope

    2003-07-23T09:41:43Z

    An air of caution surrounds reports on this year's European grape as the season gets underway. With a delayed start in Spain and frost damage in Italy, producers and importers must keep a close eye on supplies to ensure prospects aren't, once again, dampened by the weather when Greek product comes on stream. Emma Hardy reports.

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    Berries in spotlight

    2003-07-23T09:41:36Z

    The continued success of European strawberries means that other berries often pass unnoticed. Across mainland Europe and the UK the rise of lines such as blueberries promises a more prominent future, with a share of the spotlight on the horizon. John Broy reports.

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    The job centres

    2003-07-23T09:41:28Z

    Recruitment, like many other “associated industries” has often been looked on more as a necessary evil than a service to the industry. However, times have changed and as the industry merry-go-round becomes less populated, so companies are reliant on expert assistance to source suitably qualified individuals for key posts. The recruitment specialists have amended their approach too, recognising the benefit long-term partnerships can bring. Tommy Leighton reports.

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    Supasweet proving attractive

    2003-07-23T09:41:17Z

    I've already touched on the launch of Supasweet onions, but while driving to the onion fields of Bedfordshire, I came across

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    New vegan diet cuts cholesterol

    2003-07-23T00:00:00Z

    Scientists claim to have devised a simple diet that dramatically reduces cholesterol without any need for medication

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    Sainsbury's adds edge to exotics

    2003-07-23T00:00:00Z

    Sainsbury's has re-launched its exotic fruit offer to feature premium booklet labels on 10 different lines including pre-packed and individual fruits.

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    Sharp end of soft fruit

    2003-07-23T00:00:00Z

    M&S technical manager Andrew Sharp gives his opinion on the recent runaway success story, the Jubilee strawberry.

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    Florette expansion nears completion

    2003-07-23T00:00:00Z

    Bagged salad giant Florette has completed the first phase of a factory extension at its Staffordshire site.

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    Potato trade advised to invest in futures

    2003-07-23T00:00:00Z

    Potato producers who fail to make use of futures markets are placing good returns at risk in this season of extremely low plantings, warned potato futures broker ADM Investor Services International.

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    Gill puts European farmers' case forward

    2003-07-23T00:00:00Z

    Sir Ben Gill will give a European farmer's perspective on how European farm policy is changing in ways that will help to solve global food and trade problems