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ArticleIsraeli flower exports to jingle at Christmas
Israeli flower growers from the Arava region will send more than 500,000 flowers to western Europe over the festive season, weighing in at nearly 30 tonnes.
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NFU backs good practice guide
A good practice information sheet, giving farmers guidance on handling, segregation and storage of agricultural waste plastics (AWP), has been launched.
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ArticleGalangal adds to Parripak power
Parripak Foods has started processing galangal alongside its fresh vegetables and garlic purees.
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ArticleDelivering Christmas
More than 1.5 million people employed in transport and logistics will be working hard to ensure prompt and reliable Christmas deliveries.
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Leaked report swings in Ecuador's favour
A leaked final report from the three judges charged by the World Trade Organisation (WTO) to rule on Ecuador’s complaint about the EU banana import regime comes down in the South American country’s favour.
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ArticleIrish sprout crop gets ministerial boost
The Brussels sprout may not be everyone’s favourite vegetable, but its popularity got a major boost in the Irish parliament in Dublin last Friday, courtesy of horticulture minister Trevor Sargent.
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Defra's rotten PEACH
Defra has had to apologise again this week for continued difficulties with its PEACH computer system for importers.
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ArticleBIFGA asks for permanent supermarket regulator
The British Independent Fruit Growers’ Association (BIFGA) has called upon the Competition Commission to install a “permanent, proactive regulator” to oversee the dealings of all multiple retailers.
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Citrus groves expanding in Israel
Citrus trees have not been so thick on the ground in Israel since the 1930s, according to data released by the ministry of agriculture's extension service.
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ArticlePauleys recognises suppliers' contribution
Three firms have been honoured by foodservice specialist Pauleys in its supplier awards for 2007.
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US fruit feud heads to court
A fruit feud has broken out in the US, with the agricultural departments of California and Florida at loggerheads over citrus.
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EU pledges funds for Kenyan produce
The EU has approved a grant of Sh227 million (£1.75m) to strengthen horticulture produce certification and quality assurance in Kenya.
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ArticleWater and labour shortages hit NZ growers
New Zealand apple growers are facing dry conditions in their principal growing area, Hawkes Bay, as well as labour shortage issues.
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Yorkshire farmers scoop national award
Yorkshire-based family business Scholes has been awarded the Arable Food Chain Marketing accolade in Farm Business Magazine's 2007 Food and Farming Industry Awards.
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Summer kiwifruit shines for Italy
New variety Summer kiwifruit is helping fill the gap between the end of the Chilean season and the start of Hayward supplies from Italy.
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FAST relocates to Brogdale
The Farm Advisory Service Team Ltd (FAST) will be moving to Brogdale Farm, the home of the National Fruit Collection, in January 2008.
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Hilton hotels get helping hand from UFC
The United Fresh Consortium (UFC) hopes to go carbon neutral within 18 months in its supplies to Hilton hotels.
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ArticleGLA praised for good job
An independent review of the Gangmasters Licensing Authority (GLA) has been welcomed by the organisation itself, but words of warning have been sounded by others in the industry.
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Ten-day delay for Gesex stones
Chilean producer Gesex will begin exporting stonefruit to the UK at the end of December, following a 10-day delay to the season.
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ArticleUniveg to take shares in Alara
Univeg is to become one of the main shareholders in Turkish cherry and fig specialist Alara.