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    Organic Harvest Week ready to go

    2002-09-13T00:00:00Z

    Organic Harvest Week will be held in schools from September 23-27. The event is supported by HDRA which has encouraged school children to grow their own organic fresh produce. HDRA hopes the event will encouarge children to support organics as well as to eat more fruit and vegetables.

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    Sunking logo shines

    2002-09-13T00:00:00Z

    Importer Sunking Flowers has designed a new logo to update its image and highlight it's progressive nature. The company has also invested in increased packhouse and cold storage space.

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    FTA meets with Alistair Darling

    2002-09-13T00:00:00Z

    FTA met the new secretary of state for transport on September 4. The need for a reliable road and rail network was emphasised. Problems still occur when the road and rail system is not of a high enough quality.

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    Bananas help the fight against cancer

    2002-09-13T00:00:00Z

    Unripe bananas are more beneficial than ripe ones in preventing cancer, according to scientists at Newcastle University. Green bananas may also help prevent hereditary bowel cancer.

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    NFU to take AWB to court

    2002-09-12T00:00:00Z

    The NFU will seek legal action against the AWB concerning the approved wages increase. The increase will cost farmers an extra £100m annually. NFU president Ben Gill said the Order would do the industry "significant harm".

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    UK bound avos survive heat

    2002-09-12T00:00:00Z

    Two heat-waves in Israel during June and July, when temperatures soared to 40°C, have reduced the country's avocado crop.

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    Kent on show at Olympia

    2002-09-12T00:00:00Z

    The produced In Kent logo and ideals were on show at this week's Speciality & Fine Food Fair, at London's Olympia.

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    Mango week perks up sales

    2002-09-12T00:00:00Z

    National Mango Week (September 9-15) has seen promotions for the tropical fruit in full force in the UK.

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    Brazilian melons arrive with healthy outlook

    2002-09-12T00:00:00Z

    The first two vessels of the Brazilan melon season docked in Dover this week and the market appears far beeter prepared for the fruit than last year.

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    Apple reprieve likely

    2002-09-12T00:00:00Z

    There are strong indications that US apples could escape the 100 per cent EU tariff threatened as part of retaliatory action against US steel import policy.

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    Apple reprieve likely

    2002-09-12T00:00:00Z

    There are strong indications that US apples could escape the 100 per cent EU tariff threatened as part of retaliatory action against US steel import policy.

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    Lorry drivers are among top UK craftsmen

    2002-09-12T00:00:00Z

    The FTA acknowledges UK lorry drivers as top craftsmen. Hauliers have a great deal of expert knowledge and skills which often go unrecognised by the UK public.

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    Geest up by 16 per cent

    2002-09-12T00:00:00Z

    Geest plc's half yearly report shows sales growth of 16 per cent. Operating profits remain steady at £19m. Pre-tax profits up 0.5 per cent from 2001.

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    British bite back

    2002-09-12T00:00:00Z

    Tesco has launched a Bite Into British campaign, in a bid to boost sales and promote awareness of home-grown apple varieties.

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    Mack on the attack

    2002-09-12T00:00:00Z

    Mack annual report shows an increase in profits of £0.23m. While the company's net asset value has increased by £5m. Christopher Mack is keen to see the company continue to grow in the future.

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    CFFA defends members

    2002-09-11T00:00:00Z

    Chilean Fresh Fruit Association president Ronald Bown has defended transparency in exporters' dealings with producers.

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    Zespri deregulation tip-off

    2002-09-11T00:00:00Z

    New Zealand press reports quote top-fruit industry veteran Joe Pope tipping kiwifruit monopoly Zespri for deregulation within a few seasons.

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    ReDeva to change the face of soft fruit

    2002-09-10T00:00:00Z

    AFI Redbridge invests in long-term soft fruit breeding programme

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    Florette officially announces UK expansion plans

    2002-09-10T00:00:00Z

    Florette officially announces expansion plans in Lichfield, as reported in the Journal two months ago.

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    Newton's theory of sustainability

    2002-09-10T00:00:00Z

    Florette's UK commercial director predicts further year-round growth for the bagged salad market.