All Production & Trade articles – Page 1499
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ArticleWatercress withdrawn in salmonella scare
A leading UK salads supplier withdraws watercress products because of possible salmonella contamination.
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Stepac Xtends veg capabilities
Modified-atmosphere specialist Stepac has extended the range of vegetables and salads that can now be packed in its modified atmosphere/modified humidity (MA/MH) packaging.
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California freezing
California's citrus industry was hit by a second night of record-low temperatures this weekend, increasing fears of widespread crop destruction.
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Mack launches revamped website
Fresh produce supplier M & W Mack, part of the Fresca Group Limited, has updated its website for the new year.
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Chile steps up climate watch
The Chilean Fruit Development Foundation has just added three new stations to its agro-climate monitoring network.
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ArticleGrapes in full flow
Chile is expecting a bumper grape season according to the exporters’ association as the first fruit begins to arrive in the UK.
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Aussie apple growers to appeal decision on NZ fruit
Australian apple growers are to appeal a recent decision to allow New Zealand apples into the Australian market.
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EC discusses import licences for garlic
A European Commission discussion paper on the introduction of import licences for selected products related to garlic is being compiled, Defra told the Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC) on Friday.
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Spanish salads in turmoil
Unseasonably mild weather in southern Spain is playing havoc with salad and vegetable availability.
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English apples body appoints new chairman
Promotional body English Apples & Pears has announced Sir Ben Gill will become chairman of the company following the retirement of Robin Pooley at its agm in March.
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FSA finds heavy metals in veg
The Food Standards Agency has said that illegal levels of heavy metals and other elements found on carrots, mushrooms and nuts in a recent study do not cause concerns for health.
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ArticleMerger creates £400m UK produce superpower
Total Produce, the spin-off company created by Fyffes' recent demerger, is to join forces with Redbridge Holdings to create a near £400 million fresh produce superpower.
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Sainsbury's adds grapes to Fairtrade basket
Sainsbury’s is broadening its commitment to Fairtrade produce with the introduction of South African Fairtrade grapes in selected stores this week.
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ArticleSpanish peppers in hot water
Prices for peppers soared this week as supplies from Almeria continued to be disrupted by the recent discovery in Germany of an unauthorised pesticide on crops.
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UK growers can influence climate change
NFU welcomes EU energy and climate change package, but warns delivery must match aspirations.
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ArticleChilean avos feel US heat
A prolonged Californian season and increased access for Mexican producers has been making life difficult for Chilean avocado growers in the US, but their European campaign is topping last year’s high.
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NZ harvest forecast
Industry body Horticulture New Zealand is forecasting a bumper harvest in the upcoming autumn of top fruit, vegetable and other fruit lines in the Hawkes Bay area.
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Aussies score with super plum
An antioxidant-rich plum that could protect against cancer and heart disease is being developed by Australian scientists.
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ArticleAsda suffers Essential setback
Wal-Mart’s attempt to break into the convenience sector has been set back after the group closed a pilot store less than a year after it opened.
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ArticleOrganic farmers hit back at Defra secretary
The organic food industry has blasted Defra secretary David Miliband after he said there was no proof that organic produce was healthier than ordinary food.