All Production & Trade articles – Page 1084
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O'Malley calls for debate on Potato Council
Nationwide Produce’s managing director Tim O’Malley has called for a debate over the future direction of the Potato Council, arguing there needs to be much more of a focus on R&D.
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Jersey Royals arrive three weeks early
The earliest ever supply of Jersey Royal potatoes reached the UK mainland on 1 March going into selected Marks & Spencer stores.
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NFU board outlines path to a healthier industry
The NFU has pledged to fight for a “fairer balance of risk and reward and create a science and regulatory framework with horticulture at its core”.
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Agromark sale helps Produce World back to profit
Produce World has announced a return to profit after completing a process of operational improvement and quitting unprofitable business.
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Redfox and Anglia Farmers reveal partnership
Anglia Farmers and Redfox have launched a new service for fresh produce businesses at the FPJ Conference in Cambridge.
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Chilean concern as exports dip
Chilean fruit producers’ federation Fedefruta has estimated that exports so far this season are a worrying eight per cent down on the same period in 2012.
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Cold snap sweeps Spain
A cold snap accompanied by winds, rainfall and snow on higher ground last week swept across southern and eastern Spain last week
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Total Produce records earnings growth
The Total Produce group has put in a strong performance for 2012 despite Europe still being in the grip of recession.
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EC announces a delay on plans to lower DPA MRL
The European Commission has announced it will delay its decision on lowering the maximum residue level (MRL) of diphenylamine (DPA).
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Shaffe concerned over shipping rate rises
Shaffe, the Southern Hemisphere Association of Fresh Fruit Exporters, has said that it remains 'deeply concerned' after the announcement by several shipping companies to increase freight rates as of 1st January 2013.
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Nestlé boss warns industry must tackle water crisis
Nestlé chief executive Paul Bulke has painted a picture of a bleak future for global food production if farmers, suppliers and even consumers do not get a grip on water preservation.
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Onion investment pays off
A new onion palletiser at Bedfordshire Growers is giving the firm a 10 per cent efficiency uplift.
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NFU sets out new agenda for growth
The NFU horticulture and potatoes board has laid out an ambitious growth strategy to reverse the downward trend of plummeting incomes set last year.
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Coca-Cola steps up control of Innocent
The Coca-Cola Company has announced that it has increased its investment in UK-based smoothie giant Innocent by buying the majority of the founders' remaining shares, a deal that is subject to governmental approval.
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New face for Interfarm UK
A leading agricultural and horticultural supply company has added a new face to its management team.
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NFU offers growers negotiation advice
Producers and their representatives need to be better prepared and have every issue costed out in their negotiations with buyers, delegates at the first NFU grower representative summit were told last week.
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Double tragedy at Blackmoor as two staff are found dead
Fruit grower and packer Blackmoor Estate in Hampshire has been hit by a double tragedy when two members of staff died at work earlier this week.
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NZ strikes back on frozen produce claims
New Zealand growers are hitting back at claims by an Australian trade body that its trans-Tasman neighbour is sending sub-standard frozen vegetables to its shores.
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EWT revamps business following trading loss
Top-fruit grower, packer and supplier Empire World Trade (EWT) is bouncing back from a “very tough year” which saw it post a loss for the 12 months to 28 April 2012 of £174,000 after tax.
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Pom Wonderful outlines UK push
Pom Wonderful, the 100 per cent Californian pomegranate juice, is set to hit UK television screens during March and April with a £1.2m (€1.42m) advertising campaign.