All Production & Trade articles – Page 1457
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Pesticide performance holds up
The latest Pesticide Residues Committee's (PRC) quarterly report found that 806 out of 1313 samples of 24 different foods tested had no detectable residues, and 477 contained levels below the maximum residues level (MRL).
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ArticleIsrael releases new stonefruit hybrids
Ben-Dor Fruit Nurseries in the Upper Galilee region of Israel last week introduced two new varieties of summer fruit - Peachcot and Violet.
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ArticleHarvey confirmed at HDC until March 2008
Colin Harvey’s position as HDC chairman until March 31 2008 has been confirmed by Defra this week.
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ArticleM&S reassures Kenyan producers
Marks & Spencer has reassured fresh produce exporters from Kenya that it will not cut imports.
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Defra accused of chemical collaboration
Defra has been accused by a Crown Court judge of allowing foreign multi-national agrochemical companies to maintain their prices in this country to the detriment of UK growers and farmers.
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ArticleAussies put block on NZ apples again
An Australian senate inquiry has asked that New Zealand's apple imports, which were back in the game after a gap of 86 years, be put on hold.
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Chiquita’s sale goes ahead
Chiquita Brands International Inc has announced that it has completed the previously announced sale of its 12 refrigerated cargo vessels for $227 million (£114m).
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ArticleNFUS inspects nation’s plates
NFU Scotland last week launched a high profile national campaign to encourage people to choose Scottish food and drink.
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ArticleOakleaf and Petit Forestier unite
Oakleaf European has opted for a 10 tonne refrigerated vehicle, plus a refrigerated Citroen despatch van, on full contract hire from Petit Forestier to make local deliveries.
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ArticleDelay aids Almeria melons
Spanish melon growers in the region of Almeria are reaping the benefits of a delayed start to the Murcia season and a relatively strong market so far.
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Local produce alert service launched
A two way alert service using a website to identify both producers with crops to sell and food service managers, is being planned by the South East Food Group Partnership.
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South East growers in catering link-up
Local growers are being provided with a link to catering-service buyers in south-east England as part of a government strategy to increase the uptake of locally grown food in schools, hospitals and care homes.
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ArticleOpportunities open up for fresh-cut and organic herbs
There is plenty of opportunity for fresh-cut and organic herbs to expand UK sales, although the latest research indicates that there is a decline in the growing-herb sector within a market where preferences differ widely according to region.
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ArticleUK farming outlook is mixed
The NFU’s Economics Department has released its latest Farming Outlook quarterly report, predicting mixed fortunes for the various sectors.
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ArticleSA avo crop damaged by frost
The South African Avocado Growers’ Association (SAAGA) has revised crop estimates for this season downwards following heavy frosts three weeks ago.
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New grapes on Dole books
Dole’s South African grape division will be managing Moroccan table grapes for the first time this season.
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Shoppers assess produce departments
US shoppers generally give their local supermarkets’ produce departments good ratings for their service, although new consumer research from the Produce Marketing Association (PMA) suggests there is room for improvement and points to where some of those opportunities may lie.
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ArticleGlobal BRC certification for Southampton
Southampton Fruit Handling Ltd has received the new BRC global standard certification for storage and distribution issued by SGS.
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ArticleSolid outlook for horticulture
The NFU’s Economics Department has released its latest Farming Outlook quarterly report, predicting mixed fortunes for the various sectors.
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FACE puts growers in the picture
FACE has recruited a range of growers to its programme via the Royal Cornwall show.