All Production & Trade articles – Page 1647
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ArticleTomato industry reliant on R&D
To increase production efficiency, through the better use of resources, and to maximise fruit quality are the top R&D priorities for British tomato growers.
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ArticleFTA cautious over Commission's proposals
The FTA has welcomed the European Commision's proposals for expanded European trade routes, but is remaining cautious.
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Industry's opportunity to address supermarket code of practice
An OFT review gives the fresh produce industry an an opportunity to define what happens with the supermarket code of practice.
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ArticleNew disease threat to UK tomato industry
A new disease threat to the UK tomato industry has been discovered in the south east of England this year.
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Fresh discussion of supply and production problems
The intricacies of European supply and production were discussed last week...
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ArticleQuality marques falling on deaf ears
The industry's desire to educate and attract consumers through quality and identification marques on products is falling largely on deaf ears...
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ArticleSouth African minister appoints new PPECB board
The South Africa Minister for Agriculture and Land Affairs has appointed a new board for the Perishable Products Export Control Board (PPECB).
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M&S man lauds home-grown tomatoes
The flavour of British tomatoes makes them the best retailers can buy, according to an M&S technologist.
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ArticleGreenery portal opens doors for growers
The Greenery has launched GreenDirect, an innovative extranet for growers.
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Undergraduate scoops enterprise award
A Manchester undergraduate has won the Shell Technology Enterprise Programme for the East Midlands region following his work with Swedeponic UK.
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Industry will struggle to meet wage demands next year
A staggering 47 per cent of the UK fresh produce industry will be unable to afford the 4.3 per cent average wage increase estimated for next year.
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ArticleBrassica open day in Lincolnshire
Clause Tezier is holding its annual Brassica Open Day on October 15-16...
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ArticleSainsbury's goes 100 per cent English on Braeburn
For the first time, this October Sainsbury's is in a position to offer 100 per cent English Braeburn.
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ArticleMarketing key to food success
Investment in marketing, as well as the development of a strong internal company culture and ethos is the key to successful and sustainable business in the UK agri food sector....
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ArticleThe 25,000,000 container company
Euro Pool System, the largest European pool organisation for pallets and returnable containers, has had its 25,000,000th foldable container made.
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ArticleCommit or lose rebate, industry told
The UK's glasshouse industry has to step up its commitment to use energy more efficiently, or risk losing Climate Change Levy (CCL) rebates after 2006.
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ArticleAgrexco looks forward to new citrus season
Agrexco is confident of prospects for the forthcoming citrus season with grapefruit arrivals expected in mid-October.
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ArticleThe closed greenhouse effect
The innovation of the early part of the 21st century will be the closed greenhouse.
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ArticleTomatoes becoming more predictable
Predicting tomato yields could be a more precise science in the near future.