All Production & Trade articles – Page 1575
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Olins strikes back
Laurence Olins of British Summer Fruits has hit back following the “berry barons” slur in last week’s edition of The Money Programme broadcast on BBC2 on November 10.
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ArticleJaffa gets Rishon famous
Jaffa is launching a new clementine into the UK market this Christmas, called Rishon.
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ArticleGomez first with Reserv
Gomez is looking to close the quality gap between the independent non-multiple sector and the major fresh produce retailers.
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ArticleSouth African grape delay
The first shipment of South African Prime grapes is already on the water, but importers are warning that volumes are not coming forward as soon as expected.
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Bangladesh on the EurepGAP map
BRAC has become the first Bangladeshi organisation to receive EurepGAP certification.
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Genetic map for strawberry
Horticultural scientists have produced the world’s first molecular map for wild strawberry.
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ArticleAlternative fumigants on the web
A new website www.certiscleanstart.com that’s dedicated to the practice of soil fumigation for the control of soil dwelling organisms has just been launched by Certis.
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ArticleRains lash Chilean cherries
Weekend rainfall has taken its toll on ready-to-harvest Chilean cherries.
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Commission agrees to Israeli proposal
The European Commission has approved Israel's proposal to mark the origin of its exports to EU member countries
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ArticleCanary Islands look strong
Canary Islands tomatoes are looking good this season and will be supported by a new promotion, said Food From Spain.
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ArticleCo-op's yellow potatoes
The Co-operative Group is set to launch a little known yellow-fleshed salad potato this week.
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South African export record
According to recent news reports, South Africa's exports of apples and pears have reached their highest in history this year, boosted by relatively low stock levels in European markets.
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ArticleKeelings's pepper plans
A leading Irish fruit and vegetable producer is investing €8.2 million in a bid to grow capsicum in Ireland.
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ArticleChileans take tech message to Europe
Chilean fruit and vegetable producers are looking to promote their technological and innovative advances around Europe.
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EU consumption stagnates
Freshfel’s Consumption Monitor 2004 has shown that intake of fresh fruit and vegetables is stagnant or even decreasing in EU member states
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US apples larger
US apple growers are reporting a higher proportion of larger size Washington Reds this year.
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New BRC standards
The British Retail Consortium is to publish a new version of its globally recognised BRC Global Food Standard at the end of the year.
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Soft-fruit prices high
A late start to the Spanish raspberry season has left a gap in the market and is sending prices sky high while strawberries also suffer a blip in availability.
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Double success for Azura
Producers and exporters Azura Group is celebrating a double, having qualified for both EurepGAP and BRC standards.
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Article"Berry barons" under attack
The soft-fruit sector found itself under attack last night from BBC2’s The Money Programme, with major growers branded as “berry barons”.