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ArticleEmission specs ignore uniqueness of horticulture
The launch of a new specification for assessing the life cycle of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of goods and services has been welcomed by farmers and growers as “a step in the right direction”. But concerns persist that PAS 2050 does not sufficiently recognise some of the unique elements of horticulture.
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Pesticide vote splits opinion
Wednesday’s EU vote on pesticides has divided opinion in the UK, with some predicting a big increase in prices of fruit and vegetables
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ArticleSilbermann sounds alarm
Industry players were challenged to seek out new opportunities in “the perfect storm” that has hit the fresh produce sector, when Byan Silbermann took to the Produce Marketing Association’s Fresh Summit stage to deliver his annual state of the industry address.
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ArticleDole announces name change in Germany
Adjustment relates purely to Dole Fresh Fruit Europe's Hamburg-based Germany subsidiary
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ArticleCMR Group opens new subsidiary in Brazil
Spanish fresh produce group opens new Brazilian subsidiary to supply Cosarica-branded melons and watermelons to Europe
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ArticleUS to rate apple research
All the available research on the health benefits of apples is to be collected, examined and put into a hierarchy by a US nutritionist to help the worldwide industry make legitimate health claims for its fruit.
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Times signals Tesco supplier "revolt"
The Sunday Times reports that food manufacturers are resisting pressure from the UK’s number-one supermarket group to reduce prices and increase kickbacks.
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ArticleWeather key to future JP banana exports
A drastic change in the regularity of major storms would be needed for the JP Group to consider resuming banana exports
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ArticleUS apples to Russia with love
The Washington Apple Commission is seeing impressive growth in export volumes this season, especially to Russia
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ArticleTorode issues rallying cry to British farmers
Masterchef presenter John Torode has urged farmers to reconnect with the public and be loud and proud when it comes to promoting their produce.
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ArticleKiwifruit sales up for Zespri
New Zealand kiwifruit marketer Zespri’s sales are up 10 per cent on last year despite the economic downturn
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Funding for South Australian irrigators
A South Australian government plan to fund irrigators in the state will give good returns, say growers
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Agrogate offers ecological surveys
Agrogate, the farm business consultancy division of Agrovista UK, has appointed a licensed ecological surveyor to assist growers.
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ArticleDentressangle reports huge sales growth
Economic situation will dampen fourth quarter performance at Norbert Dentressangle after steady growth in revenue at end-September 2008.
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ArticleFood security high on government agenda
Professor John Beddington, chief scientific adviser to the government, has assured the UK’s farming industry that the government is getting to grips with the food security issue.
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ArticleNew health properties found in grape
A US study has found that eating grapes may help lower blood pressure and protect against heart disease.
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ArticleFreshfel condemns Russian safety plan
The fresh produce association has slammed the country's move to introduce certificates for importing certain fruits and vegetables
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ArticleEFFP launches inflation forecast
Food inflation has peaked and is set to fall from over 12 per cent to around three per cent by mid-2009, according to a new retail food price forecast from English Farming & Food Partnerships (EFFP).
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ArticleWorkers acquire share in RSA producer
Major Black Economic Empowerment deal sees three worker trusts take majority shareholding in apple and pear marketer Vintage Cape
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ArticleChiquita reports net sales growth
Chiquita Brands International today released financial and operating results for the third quarter of the year, registering net sales growth.