All Production & Trade articles – Page 1517
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ArticlePeas pop up early at Sainsbury's
Sainsbury’s has got homegrown fresh peas on its shelves two week’s earlier than in 2006.
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North east backs farmers
Country dwellers throughout the north east value the work of their farmers, according to a new survey by the NFU.
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Musgrave plans to add 175 stores
Musgrave is planning to add 175 stores across the UK and Ireland this year, according to industry analysts IGD.
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ArticleBacterium shrinks bugs
A bacterium discovered by US Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists that is toxic to potato beetles has also been found to be toxic in varying degrees to gypsy moth and small hive beetle.
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1 in 7 growers 'in peril'
A new league table from financial analysts Plimsoll Publishing suggests that 1 in 7 UK fresh produce companies are currently at risk of failure.
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Labour shortage to hit UK berry sector
A shortfall of migrant labour could spell “disaster” for the UK soft-fruit sector this season. A portion of the crop could be left unpicked in the field.
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US grows for Cuba
US growers are looking to boost trade with Cuba, as the embargo weakens. Executives of 114 companies from 25 US states, backed by five members of the US Congress, are on a trade mission, looking to increase sales of fresh produce to Cuba.
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ArticleUK apple market on song
The apple market in the UK is performing well for southern hemisphere fruit, despite a sluggish performance on the Continent.
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ArticleTaypack's payback
Taypack Potatoes has achieved the highest possible of BRC Global Food accreditation for the fourth year running.
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Horitculturist gets award from Prince Phillip
Horticulturist Chris Collins has been chosen as this year’s recipient of the Prince Philip Medal, an award by the Prince in his role as President of City & Guilds.
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John Deere appoints Burden Bros
John Deere has announced the appointment of Burden Bros Agri Limited as its new agricultural dealer for Maidstone and the surrounding area.
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ArticleJerte Valley cherries hurt
Cherries in the Valle del Jerte area of Spain were struck by a severe hailstorm in the evening of May 22.
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ArticleMigrants report slated
A report on migrant workers in the UK has been criticised by the Association of Labour Providers as out of date.
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ArticleSainbsury's pea super
Sainsbury’s has become the first retailer to get fresh peas on its shelves this year, with the vegetables going on sale two week’s earlier than in 2006.
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ArticleStudy advocates growth through collaboration
Through collaboration, growers and farmers can generate value and gain scale required to raise finance and investment, a study suggests.
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ArticlePepper record for Arava
Israeli farmers in the Arava region have registered what is believed to be a world record yield of capsicum.
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ArticleTV launch for Sainsbury's
A TV campaign that showcases British produce has been launched by Sainsbury’s.
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Wild potatoes threatened
Wild relatives of plants such as the potato and the peanut are at risk of extinction, a new study suggests.
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HTA pushes for urban green
The HTA has met with senior officials in the Planning Directorate at the Department for Culture and Local Government (DCLG) to press the case for changes to the Planning laws to encourage more green planting in the UK, particularly in large scale urban and infrastructure projects.