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Wholesalers approve government fruit proposals
At a meeting of the wholesale division of the Fresh Produce Consortium, the trade gives an encouraging reaction to plans to provide schoolchildren with fruit, according to division chairman, Arthur Hutchinson.
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freshinfo.com reaches the 1000 subscriber milestone
The Fresh Produce Journal's daily news and information site, freshinfo.com, received its 1000th subscriber this week.
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ASF introduces three new strawberry varieties
Angus Soft Fruits has developed three new varieties of strawberry, which it hopes will enable growers to extend their production season to five months.
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Unions demand full levy exemption
Farmers' unions in the UK are calling on Gordon Brown to recognise the plight of their members over the climate change levy and other pressing issues.
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LEAF recognises fruit-farm achievements
Integrated-crop-management promotional body LEAF has announced a new award for fruit growers.
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Top-fruit project wins funds
The ministry of agriculture has awarded a marketing grant to top-fruit promotional body English Apples & Pears to help improve grower competitiveness.
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Veggies gang up
A Lancashire company is leading the way in fresh produce promotion to children.
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Strawberry supply struck again
The UK strawberry season is suffering the vagaries of the summer weather once again.
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Costa Rica fears banana price crash
Independent banana growers in Costa Rica worry that low prices being paid for their fruit will fall still further by the end of the year.
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HMI releases annual report
The first annual report for the Horticultural Marketing Inspectorate is now available.
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Apple drop gives no comfort to growers
Although a decrease of five per cent in total European top fruit production is predicted for 2000, there is still little sign of a long-term reversal of the oversupply situation.
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Florida rains could spread citrus canker
With three-quarters of Florida's annual rainfall falling between June and October, growers are worried about the risks of citrus canker spreading to uninfected areas.
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RB backs its organic roots
From next month RB Organics, the organics division of root-vegetable grower and marketeer Isleham Fresh Produce, will operae a dedicated organics facility at its Stanley's Farm site in Yaxley.
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South African apples in final flourish
Capespan has reported that it is in its stongest end-of-season position for some years.
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Biga tips on icebergs
British Iceberg Growers' Association members are working to try and unite all field-lettuce growers in one organisation.
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Chilean exports slump
Chile exported 28 per cent less fruit than last season in the twelve months up to July.
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Fyffes to close Kent site
Fyffes has announced the closure of its Multifresh facility at Crossways Business Park, Dartford.
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SA hopes for stone-fruit recovery
South Africa is hoping for a return to form on stone fruit in the upcoming season after adverse weather conditions affected half the crop in 1999.
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Fisher Fresh Vegetables merges with Fisher Foods
Fisher Fresh Vegetables to join the Fisher Foods chilled produce division from September 1.
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Picota cherry promotional campaign launched
Picota cherries are being heavily advertised in the UK by Foods From Spain in order to increase brand awareness and market share.