All Organics articles – Page 66

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    WWF in organic move

    2006-12-15T14:01:01Z

    Worldwide Fruit (WWF) is to introduce a range of lesser-known organic apple varieties to ensure that UK apple growers meet demands following an upsurge in retail interest in organic produce.

  • Adam Olins
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    BerryWorld tops £100m turnover

    2006-11-27T12:01:01Z

    BerryWorld, the rapidly expanding soft fruit business of Poupart, has reached the £100 million turnover milestone.

  • Organic production may be on the rise, but prices aren't
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    Spain's organic action

    2006-11-06T15:01:01Z

    Growers’ leaders in the Valencia region have started a campaign to raise awareness of the low returns to producers of organics.

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    Cancer study sparks debate

    2006-07-06T12:01:00Z

    Research published in the British Naturopathic Journal and reported in The Daily Mail this week has sparked fresh debate about the nutritional value of fresh produce.

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    Organics buck recruitment trend

    2006-05-26T09:01:01Z

    Organic farming is bucking the downward trend in UK agriculture by creating more jobs and attracting a younger workforce, according to a new report.

  • Wallace, right, enjoys a tenderstem moment with Andy Macdonald of Coregeo last year
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    Wallace: organic not the answer

    2006-05-15T09:01:00Z

    Peckham greengrocer-cum-radio presenter Gregg Wallace has hit out against the validity of organics, saying it is not a guarantee of safe, healthy food or a better existence for farmers.

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    UK growers get Dutch tips on weed control

    2006-04-16T14:01:01Z

    A Dutch manual on weed control in arable and vegetable crops has been released in the UK.

  • HRH Prince Charles, royal patron of the Soil Association
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    Soil Association's treble top

    2006-03-29T11:01:00Z

    Organic lobby and certification group the Soil Association is celebrating a hat trick of awards this past week.

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    New seed for baby leaves and herbs

    2006-02-06T12:01:01Z

    Israeli organic seed-breeder Genesis Seeds is launching its newly branded herbs line - Genesis Select Herb Seeds this week.

  • TOPP training for organics
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    TOPP training for organics

    2006-02-01T12:01:01Z

    The Soil Association is offering growers in the South West expert advice and training in organic production as part of its Organic Pathfinder Training Programme (TOPP).

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    Organic potato boost

    2005-01-06T16:01:00Z

    The organic potato sector has been given a much-needed boost after a breakthrough by UK scientists.

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    UK body goes European

    2004-08-15T11:01:01Z

    The UKs organic research body Henry Doubleday Research Association has become involved in an EU vegetable seed project.

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    Organic action sequel welcomed

    2004-08-04T10:01:01Z

    A revitalised plan to improve consumer access to organic produce and promote growth in the organic sector was launched this week by Defra.

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    Organic Directory out now

    2004-06-27T12:01:01Z

    The new Organic Directory 2004-2005 is out now.

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    Organic supplier goes under

    2004-04-07T06:01:01Z

    A major organic fruit supplier has ceased trading this week.

  • Broccoli harvest in progress at Arrow Organic Vegetables
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    Arrow hits target as JS organic hero

    2004-02-27T11:01:00Z

    Sainsbury’s has announced its first Organic Hero of the Year awards this week with top honours going to a vegetable grower.

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    Organic bubble bursts

    2004-02-19T09:01:00Z

    Lincolnshire-based Sunset Farm Organics is facing closure despite huge demand for its produce and a booming organic market in the UK.

  • How much longer will organic apples be able to command a premium over their conventional rivals?
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    Organic future unclear

    2003-12-04T10:00:01Z

    The latest issue of the World Apple Report has some stark warnings for the organics sector.