All Production & Trade articles – Page 1440
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ArticleBarry s-mashes judging panel
The British Potato Council (BPC) packed a punch in its promotion of home-grown spuds this week, by inviting Hell’s Kitchen winner and former World Boxing Association champion Barry McGuigan to make his now infamous mash for a panel of high-profile foodies.
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ArticleMinis a-peel to broad age range
Chiquita has introduced its mini bananas in the UK, through a trial in 20 Yorkshire supermarkets.
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ArticleSnacking too good to be blue
BerryWorld has unveiled its first own-branded blueberries for the snacking market - Snackerries - which are set to hit retailers in January.
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ArticleSunrise, early in the morning
Sunrise kiwifruit, which hit the UK for the first time in commercial volumes last week, is being promoted as an early morning pick-me-up.
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Report: Commission will side with suppliers
A report in the Sunday Telegraph suggests that the Competition Commission will side with suppliers this week and admit that they need more protection in their dealings with the UK’s supermarkets.
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ArticleStudy says organic food is healthier
It has been reported today that the biggest study into organic food has concluded that it is more nutritious than conventionally-grown produce and may help to lengthen people's lives.
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MRL harmonisation looms into view
The harmonisation of all MRLs at EU-level in summer 2008 should be within reach after an agreement this week in Brussels.
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Potato proposals raise concerns
The Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC) and British Potato Council (BPC) are raising serious concerns over acrylamide and new draft potato storage proposals from the Food Standards Agency (FSA).
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ArticleShow fruit wows Wisley
Taking most of the National Fruit Show competition fruit to the Royal Horticultural Society Garden’s Wisley ‘Autumn Event’ proved a huge success last weekend.
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ArticleFelixstowe operators defend record
The Hutchison Ports UK (HPUK) group has defended its operations at Felixstowe, in the face of mounting criticism from UK fresh produce importers.
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ArticleKanzi dwarfs apple promos
A promotional campaign for Kanzi, the apple being marketed commercially for the first time in the UK this season, is believed to dwarf any budget seen recently in this market for a single dessert variety.
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ArticleTop of the Shrops
A Shropshire fresh produce growing couple has beaten off competition from farmers across the West Midlands to win one of two prestigious awards from Natural England for making the greatest contribution to conserving wildlife and the countryside.
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Scott-ching production rumour mill
Jeremy Scott, chairman of the Marden Fruit Show Society, has put the record straight regarding rumours surrounding this year’s apple production.
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Middle East prepares for annual congress
The annual Middle East Congress kicks off in Dubai on October 29-31 at the JW Marriott hotel.
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ArticleStark warning for UK apples
The UK apple industry is in serious danger of becoming a victim of its own success, warned Tesco senior fruit buyer Martin de la Fuente this week.
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ArticleKenya fights back against Soil Association
The Kenyan High Commission has immediately countered the Soil Association's "new" stance on airfreight, with a statement of its own - click here to read it.
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ArticleCalifornia fires damage produce
Raging fires that have swept southern California in the last four days are expected to have caused extensive damage to avocado and citrus crops in the State.
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Warsaw to welcome UK players
The British-Polish Chamber of Commerce (BPCC) is organising its second Agrifood Forum on November 8 at the Centrum Falenty in Warsaw.
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ArticleAll roads lead to West Midlands
Heart of England Fine Foods (HEFF), one of the most proactive regional representative bodies in the UK food industry, has brokered a new initiative that ensures all roads lead to, and from, the West Midlands.
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ArticleSweetie takes TGA top spot
Wight Salads’ Sweetie mini tomato picked up the Tomato Growers’ Association (TGA) tastiest tomato accolade at the National Fruit Show last week, although Flavourfresh Salads’ Santini on-the-vine variety clocked in a close second.