All Production & Trade articles – Page 1434
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ArticleSoft-fruit target for new glass at Cranfield
Trials to enhance the quality and shelf life of soft fruit have been prioritised at the Cranfield University plant science laboratory.
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French stonefruit exports falter
French stonefruit exports to the UK fell in both volume and value terms this year - but sources insist the problem has been felt by all European stonefruit exporters.
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ArticleCherries left out in the cold
Cold weather in August has pushed back the start of the Chilean and Argentine cherry season by two weeks.
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ArticleJunami does the magic for Asda
Asda and International Produce (IP) have launched Junami apples, new to the UK market and exclusive to the retailer.
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Defra issues PEACH apology
Defra’s chief information officer, Chris Chant, has apologised unreservedly for the difficulties the trade has been experiencing with its PEACH system for plant-health certificates.
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Israeli veg exports rose in 2006
The value of Israel's fresh produce exports in 2006 amounted to NIS4.6 billion ((£581 million), according to a study by the economic department of the ministry of agriculture.
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Teens urge town to go Fairtrade
A group of 14-15 year olds who visited Ghana in October to witness African farming conditions first hand are pledging to make their home town, Witney, Oxfordshire, a Fairtrade town.
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Green manures way forward, says Garden Organic
Green manures are set for a boost in popularity, according to organic growing charity Garden Organic, as the cost of nitrogen fertilisers rockets and pressure to reduce leaching into ground water mounts.
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ArticleAward-winning soft fruit gets helping hand
An eight-station packhouse system from Marco is playing a pivotal role at soft-fruit grower Village Nurseries Ltd in Keyingham, East Yorkshire.
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New weighers from Ishida Europe
Ishida Europe has released two new versions of its R series range of advanced multihead weighers which are specifically designed for fast and accurate weighing of small target weights - taking the number of multihead model variations offered to more than 200.
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Exosex trials a hit in South East
Exosect, a leading provider of Intelligent Pest Management solutions, has said that its Exosex CM mating disruption technology reduces fruit damage by 85 per cent more than standard organic sprays in Kent and East Sussex orchards.
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EU raids fruit importers amid cartel suspicions
The European Commission carried out a number of anti-trust raids at the premises of various producers and importers of exotic fresh fruits between Wednesday and Friday last week.
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Guernsey changes channels
Tomatoes and the wider edibles sector are bucking the trend of decline in glasshouse production on the Channel island of Guernsey.
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English skew apple sales
The UK multiples’ focus on English apples in store this autumn is having a mixed impact on imports depending on variety and source, suppliers told freshinfo.
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ArticleConference time for pears
Sales of the Class I English Conference pear crop to multiples are a staggering 58.6 per cent up on last year.
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FCC saves farms £14.4m
The Food Chain Centre (FCC) said its five-year pilot programme to test a variety of business methods to boost profitability for UK farmers and growers has saved the sector £14.4 million.
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Russet maintains niche share
Egremont Russet sales are set to extend to the end of January, as the traditional home-grown variety continues to maintain its position on shelf.
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Online local shop launched
A new web-based initiative Localfoodshop that brings together everything from beef farmers to wine producers, organic vegetable suppliers to brewers, via an online and easy-to-use website has been launched this week.
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ArticleBramley hits high point
Fresh sales of Bramley hit unprecedented levels in September and October, driven partly by the introduction of a new identification sticker on fruit.
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Defra scientist lined up for Oxford event
Defra’s new chief scientist, Professor Robert Watson, is to speak at the Oxford Farming Conference, which will be held on January 2-4 2008.