All Production & Trade articles – Page 1589
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ArticlePipfruit New Zealand urges growers to vote on united approach
Pipfruit New Zealand is urging all growers to have a say in the future direction of their industry at a special general meeting in Hastings tomorrow.
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ArticleBourne to stir fry
Three leading suppliers of own label packs of fresh cut stir fry vegetables have joined forces to launch a new generic PR consumer campaign, fronted by fusion food celebrity chef Peter Gordon.
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ArticleWatercress campaign wins top industry award
A naked glamour model, a celebrity chef and strong healthy eating messages proved a recipe for success for the watercress industry.
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Beanfeast set for next week
Growers in Worcestershire hope a problematic supply picture will sort itself out soon.
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Potatoes go for plate promo
Potato growers and merchants have been volunteering to promote healthy, balanced eating in their local doctor’s surgeries.
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Winter lettuce sector rapped
The poor performance of winter lettuce growers in terms of their pesticide use is not acceptable, the Fresh Produce Consortium said this week.
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ArticleSearch on for Spanish grape
A group of 18 Spanish grape exporters have stepped up research and development of indigenous varieties.
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ArticleFresh Del Monte Produce to acquire Del Monte Foods Europe
Combination forecast to drive company’s growth and unleash power of Del Monte® brand.
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ArticleOrange banana can prevent blindness
The New Scientist has reported on a new strain of orange banana, which it is hoped will assist in the prevention of blindness in young children.
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ArticleGeest announces opening of International Produce
Geest plc has announced the official opening of Asda-dedicated International Produce and outlined the financial implications for Thames Fruit and EVS.
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ArticleGreyfriars recruits from Latvia
A lack of local employees has led award-winning leading UK vegetable producer and marketeer, Greyfriars UK Ltd, to look overseas for workers to pack and harvest its fresh produce.
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ArticleBuy last-ever Desk Book now!
Take this unique opportunity to buy the Fresh Produce Desk Book 2004, the final chapter of what became known as the bible of the fresh produce industry, and have access to the facts and figures that could shape the direction of your business in years to come.
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ArticleUK potato planting figures released
The BPC has released its first estimates for the planted area of potatoes in the UK this season.
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Reading Scientic Services launches rapid residue screening
Reading Scientific Services has launched a UKAS accredited rapid pesticide residue testing service with a five-day turnaround time.
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ArticleKenyan growers gear up for EurepGAP
Small-holder growers in Kenya are starting to reap the benefits of a number of USAid-funded Horticulture Development Council projects.
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Chinese breakthrough for UK seed
UK seed potatoes should soon be allowed onto the Chinese markets.
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ArticleRecord June for British strawberries
Sales of British strawberries rose to record levels in June.
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ArticleGray & Adams when the chips are down
D Mortimer chooses Gray & Adams reefers for sturdiness and durability
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ArticleSpanish Ralli call by Muñoz
Spanish grape producer AMC Muñoz is putting great faith in Ralli, a pink seedless variety.
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ArticleFTA launches E-membership service
The Freight Transport Association has launched an additional information service for its members.