All Production & Trade articles – Page 1670
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Professor says pesticides are poisoning people
A leading cancer expert claims that pesticides are the top environmental suspect for increases in the disease.
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ArticleInsurance premiums crippling UK business
Businesses up and down the country are struggling to contain soaring road freight insurance costs.
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ArticleLowe predicts bright future for East Malling Research Centre
Shadow board chairman believes foundations are being put in place for a sound future.
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ArticleDelegates vote on future of UK soft-fruit
Fifty-one of the delegates at the HRI/Adas/EMRA Soft Fruit Conference believe that there is no secure future for the soft-fruit industry.
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ArticleSoft-fruit growers told to stop whinging
Soft-fruit growers should stop moaning and make the most of their opportunities.
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ArticleEuropeans collaborate on residue database
A European database has been created to remove duplication of effort on residue data generation.
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ArticleWTO ruling favours NZ top fruit
New Zealand's apple and pear industry in line for NZ$50m leg-up.
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ArticleSouth Africa export directory available
The Perishable Products Export Control Board (PPECB) has launched two books, the second PPECB Export Directory and 160 Years of Export - The History of the Perishable Products Export Control Board, a complete history of the PPECB.
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ArticleIsraeli berries kick off
The Israeli strawberry season has started with fruit meeting keen demand.
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ArticleSouth African stone fruit delayed
South African stone fruit and grape are coming on stream considerably behind a normal start to the season.
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ArticleOne third of UK top-fruit industry could disappear
At least one third of the UK top-fruit industry could disappear unless it pays greater attention to its management and marketing, says a new report.
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Salvesen appoints new director
Christian Salvesen Plc has announced Julian Steadman has been appointed as Group Finance Director
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ArticleAccession poses onion threat
Onion growers in the UK heard this week how the accession of new members to the EU next year is likely to affect them.
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ArticleLorries shun M6 toll road
Less than 10 lorry operators have signed up to use the M6 following complaints of high prices.
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ArticleMandela message for Fairtrade retailers
Former South African president Nelson Mandela has delivered a strong message of support for South African Fairtrade fruit and also the UK's retailers.
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Enza growers receive reduced payout
A high New Zealand dollar and small fruit contributed to a lower payout for Enza growers this year, according to Enza manager Clive Durand.
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Canterbury hosts Eurofair ñ after a fashion
The Goods Shed food hall in Canterbury has come to the rescue of a farmers market event that attracted 50,000 people to the city in 2003.
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FPC and Defra collaborate on plant health
UK cross-industry association collaborates with ministry to respond to EU plant health directive.
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Heavy borrowing leaves fresh produce industry on the edge
Plimsoll Publishing has highlighted 90 fresh produce companies that are borrowing heavily in a bid to capture extra market share.
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Stubbins scoops bronze in Wales
Stubbins Marketing Ltd has won a bronze medal in the True Taste / Gwir Flas Wales Food & Drink Awards 2003-4 for its Santa baby plum tomatoes.