All Production & Trade articles – Page 1599
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ArticleTomato growers advised on IPM
Tomato growers were advised by a leading tomato pest expert that employing the latest chemistry, as part of an IPM strategy, could help overcome problems relating to variations between tomato pests, and combat resistance.
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ArticleHarry Potter turns to apples...
... and wins Scarborough schoolgirl national Le Crunch competition
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ArticleBureau reports mushrooming support
The Mushroom Bureau is sponsoring Vegetarian Week (May 24-30) for the third consecutive year in a huge national campaign that is expected to reach 26 million people, but some sectors of the trade are missing out.
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ArticleOberon war against tomato pests
Certis hosted a tomato conference at HRI Wellesbourne, and took the opportunity to introduce Oberon, its new insecticide for the dual control of spider mite and whitefly in tomato crops.
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ArticleFlandria asparagus production area increases
According to preliminary estimates, the total area planted with Flandria asparagus in 2004 has risen to 160ha, a 9.4 per cent increase on 2003.
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ArticleZespri and HortResearch forge new alliance
Marketing and science took a step closer to each other with the signing of a new operating agreement between Zespri and HortResearch in New Zealand.
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ArticleAgrexco enjoys vegetable growth
Agrexco's vegetable exports are spiralling upward and the Israeli exporter has plans to grow the category still further.
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ArticleFlandria is largest quality mark for fresh vegetables in Europe
With a production volume in excess of 474,394 tonnes in 2003, Belgium's Flandria has become the largest quality mark for fresh vegetables in Europe.
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Article5-a-day logo reaches first birthday
On the first anniversary of the launch of its 5-a-day logo in March 2003, the department of health (DoH) is urging organisations to demonstrate their commitment to promoting healthy eating by joining the 314 organisations who have already signed up to use the logo.
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Lona signs Amanzi deal
South African citrus exporter Lona has concluded an agreement with Amanzi Citrus in the Sundays River Valley.
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ArticleBelgian supply calendar in four languages
New calendars of the main types of Belgian fruit and vegetables supplied is now available from Flandria and VLAM.
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ArticleDubai could become centre of produce world
A new $50 million flower and perishables centre in Dubai is being touted as the new hub for the global perishables trade.
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ArticleNew chairman and member for Mango Association
The Mango Association announces the appointment of a new chairman and new member for 2004.
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Europe’s largest natural and organic trade event gets bigger
The UK’s largest natural and organic trade event, Natural Products Europe and Organic Products Europe once again join forces at Olympia’s Grand Hall, London on April 4 and 5.
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ArticleBlackcurrant conference heads for UK
The 10th European Blackcurrant Conference will be held in the UK on May the 25, 26 and 27 2004.
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ArticleBelgian tomato offer expands significantly
2004 will see several notable changes in the range of tomatoes supplied under the Flandria quality label from Belgium
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ArticleBananas in the firing line as delegation visits Costa Rica
A delegation from Britain and Ireland leaves for Costa Rica on Wednesday (March 24) to visit banana plantations where owners, faced with declining revenues, are reported to have slashed wages by up to 40 per cent and axed 11,000 jobs in the last three years.
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Canada promotes its produce in Birmingham
Canada visited Food & Drink Expo to maintain its profile with the UK produce industry.
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ArticleTunisia targets UK market
The Tunisian fresh produce industry exhibited at Food & Drink Expo, and has singled the UK out as a target market for its citrus and vegetables.
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ArticleSainsbury's rounds off its courgettes
Sainsbury's launched a round courgette into its vegetable range on March 17.