News unserer Kollegen aus London – Page 4317

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    Monkey see, monkey do

    2001-03-08T00:00:00Z

    Hairyape.co.uk, the fresh produce internet search engine has launched a new facility called Supplier Search.

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    Small is best, say kids

    2001-03-08T00:00:00Z

    Fruit of smaller count sizes should be made available for the schools programmes such as the Bangor Project and free-fruit for schools.

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    Riverford flowing onwards

    2001-03-08T00:00:00Z

    An organic box scheme is expanding its franchise network as demand for its products burgeons.

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    Israeli investment reaps rewards

    2001-03-08T00:00:00Z

    Investment in technology is bringing cost savings and efficiency benefits to Israeli exporters.

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    Minimum wage increase scorned

    2001-03-07T00:00:00Z

    A 10 per cent hike in the UK's national minimum wage has come in for criticism from the fresh produce supply chain.

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    GMS gets prepared

    2001-03-07T00:00:00Z

    One of the UK's leading grower-based produce marketing companies is expanding its fresh-prepared produce capabilities with a new factory.

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    Good practice on nitrate levels

    2001-03-07T00:00:00Z

    A new research project has made recommendations for use of nitrate in lettuce which are due to be adopted by the National Farmers' Union.

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    Shoppers demand longer shelf life

    2001-03-07T00:00:00Z

    A recent survey shows that consumers want the convenience of fresh food with a longer shelf life.

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    Costa Rica sets its price

    2001-03-06T00:00:00Z

    The government in Costa Rica has agreed a minimum price for export bananas.

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    Peruvian asparagus recovery

    2001-03-06T00:00:00Z

    Problems with obtaining financing and loans over recent seasons have taken their toll on Peru's asparagus production, but growers are hopeful for 2001.

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    Southern hemisphere crop swells

    2001-03-04T00:00:00Z

    The latest forecasts from the US department of agriculture and local sources suggest a bigger overall apple crop from the southern hemisphere in 2001.

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    FPC pesticide concern

    2001-03-02T00:00:00Z

    The Fresh Produce Consortium is addressing the issue of changes in pesticide regulations and their possible impact on the trade.

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    Golden aims for early start

    2001-03-02T00:00:00Z

    South African Golden Delicious is due to start arriving in the UK in a week's time.

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    Vietnam makes export commitment

    2001-03-02T00:00:00Z

    Government officials in the Vietnam have big plans for fresh produce exports.

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    Euro is UK's way to go

    2001-03-02T00:00:00Z

    Growers have much to gain from the UK's adoption of the single European currency, the euro.

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    Growers urged to go with their feelings

    2001-03-02T00:00:00Z

    There is no immediate danger to horticulture businesses from the foot-and-mouth disease crisis, but caution is urged.

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    Bramley hopes for just desserts

    2001-03-02T00:00:00Z

    Ian Mitchell, chairman of the Bramley Campaign Group (pictured) has launched an offensive against retailers who have been promoting dessert apples for cooking.

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    Seeds of change

    2001-03-02T00:00:00Z

    UK authorities are looking into how seed marketing directives are put into practice in England.

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    Zespri issues first share offer to growers

    2001-03-02T00:00:00Z

    A capital-raising exercise from the NZ kiwi marketer hopes to assure the future for its growers.

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    Jovo Trade UK goes nation-wide

    2001-03-02T00:00:00Z

    A new joint venture between Nationwide Produce plc and JOVO Trade BV, has been announced. Pictured at the launch are: (l to r) Ian Thornhill, JOVO Trade UK, John Voogd, JOVO Trade BV and Patrick O'Malley Nationwide Produce plc.