All Production & Trade articles – Page 1643

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    Apples exposed by EAP

    2002-10-23T00:00:00Z

    English apples are back in the spotlight thanks to the implementation of a successful campaign by promotional organisation, English Apples & Pears.

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    Salad market all sewn up

    2002-10-21T00:00:00Z

    The Greenery and HumberVHB, two of the largest suppliers of tomatoes and cucumbers to UK supermarkets, are to become a formidable joint marketing force.

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    US: NASS confirms grapefruit slump

    2002-10-20T00:00:00Z

    Figures released by the National Agricultural Statistics Service of the US have confirmed what the citrus sector predicted: that grapefruit production is likely to be down again in 2002-03.

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    NZ: Worst spring in 20 years

    2002-10-20T00:00:00Z

    Frosts and hail in the Bay of Plenty and Hawke's Bay areas of New Zealand have caused tens of millions of New Zealand dollars worth of damage to fruit crops.

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    Organic land expansion

    2002-10-17T00:00:00Z

    The UK organic boom continues apace, according to the Soil Association.

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    Bramley on show in Detling

    2002-10-17T00:00:00Z

    Bramley Campaign on stand M11 at National Fruit Show.

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    Worshipful awards

    2002-10-17T00:00:00Z

    Environmental and organic excellence recognised by Fruiterers.

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    Planting the seeds in Perth

    2002-10-16T00:00:00Z

    Reducing seed potato production costs and assessing the opportunities available to the seed supply chain from changing consumer buying habits will be highlighted at next month's Seed Industry Conference, Perth, November 14-15.

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    Know your local label

    2002-10-16T00:00:00Z

    Organic identification labels launched by Soil Association.

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    Horticulture should plough own furrow

    2002-10-16T00:00:00Z

    UK horticulture should go it alone to build a higher profile image and look after its own lobbying with government by establishing a separate organisation, MP Michael Jack said last week.

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    EPL's multi-colour press scoop

    2002-10-16T00:00:00Z

    EPL Technologies installs eight-colour press as part of £3m service-enhancement programme.

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    Mena's the CLAM man

    2002-10-14T00:00:00Z

    Mena Davidson elected president of CLAM

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    Soil Association reveals organic findings

    2002-10-14T00:00:00Z

    Organic Food and Farm report includes promising signs for fresh produce

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    Citrus growers call for stricter rules

    2002-10-13T00:00:00Z

    Spanish citrus co-operatives association in the Valencia region, Unio-Coag, has called on the national ministry of agriculture to introduce stricter plant health regulations following the discovery of citrus psila insects in the Canary Islands.

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    Frost hits again in New Zealand

    2002-10-13T00:00:00Z

    Top fruit and kiwifruit growers are facing some tough decisions after frosts in the Hawkes Bay and Bay of Plenty areas.

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    Allfru secures Copaisan tomatoes

    2002-10-11T00:00:00Z

    Las Palmas co-operative Copaisan transfers its tomatoes to Tenerife based Allfru Group

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    FDOC diverts funds

    2002-10-10T00:00:00Z

    Grower dollars that would normally be allocated to initiatives to benefit Florida citrus growers are being diverted by the Florida Department of Citrus to fight a lawsuit that threatens to divide the industry.

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    Apples: make or break year?

    2002-10-10T00:00:00Z

    A combination of factors at the start of the northern hemisphere apple season could give the market the lift it has been longing for these past few years, according to the latest issue of the World Apple Report.

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    Spain showcases new standards

    2002-10-09T00:00:00Z

    Foods From Spain hosted a conference on Tuesday to showcase a rigorous new control system based on UNE standards.

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    Pink Lady weathers storms

    2002-10-09T00:00:00Z

    Despite inclement weather in some production areas in Europe, the Pink Lady harvest was set to kick off with excellent quality this week.