All Production & Trade articles – Page 1704

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    HRI wins funds for genetic research station

    2001-10-05T00:00:00Z

    Horticulture Research International has been granted £2.5 million from the government's Capital Modernisation Fund to develop a centre for genetic research in crops.

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    Lemon deal turns sour

    2001-10-05T00:00:00Z

    Argentina is gearing up to appeal against a US judge's ruling blocking its lemon exports to the US.

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    Spalding success

    2001-10-04T00:00:00Z

    Two men in the fresh produce trade have succeeded in becoming sole shareholders in their Spalding business.

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    Fyffes looks out

    2001-10-04T00:00:00Z

    International fruit supplier Fyffes announces it is seeking "new acquisitions and partnerships".

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    AMS in BA freight sting

    2001-10-04T00:00:00Z

    A UK importer has hit out at British Airways (BA) after the national airline attempted to hike produce freight prices amid slumping passenger demand.

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    Yorkshire looks local

    2001-10-03T00:00:00Z

    Growers in North Yorkshire are embarking on a local food initiative.

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    New Solas granted

    2001-10-03T00:00:00Z

    UK growers can now do battle more effectively against pests and disease thanks to specific off-label approvals for two products.

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    Turkish lemons debut

    2001-10-03T00:00:00Z

    The citrus season kicks off for Turkey with lemon sendings to the UK.

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    Citrus market strong

    2001-10-02T00:00:00Z

    South Africa's citrus growers are closing the 2001 season in much better shape than last year.

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    Late grape warning

    2001-09-30T00:00:00Z

    The largest supplier of South African grapes into the UK warns of a late start to the season.

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    Europe's Favorita

    2001-09-27T00:00:00Z

    Ecuador's largest banana producing company visits the UK as part of its drive to infiltrate the European market.

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    Belgian spud waxes lyrical

    2001-09-27T00:00:00Z

    An estimated 2,000 tonnes of waxy Flandria potatoes are expected to be available through the Belgian auctions this season.

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    Enza unconditional

    2001-09-26T00:00:00Z

    New Zealand top fruit exporter Enza makes its compromise on foreign exchange payouts to growers unconditional.

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    Graduate development

    2001-09-26T00:00:00Z

    Beer and curry and a specially devised recruitment programme from Merston Peters help fresh and prepared vegetable supplier Fenmarc solve its graduate recruitment needs.

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    Apple purchase boost

    2001-09-26T00:00:00Z

    Producers of apples in the US are set to reap the rewards of a further federal government boost to their season.

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    Priory businesses sold

    2001-09-23T00:00:00Z

    G's Marketing and Knights of Norfolk have bought separate parts of the business of Priory Produce.

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    Strawberry slowdown

    2001-09-20T00:00:00Z

    Cool, damp weather is affecting availability of UK fruit at the tail end of the season.

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    Young fruit growers seek sponsors

    2001-09-20T00:00:00Z

    The popular Under 40s conference for young fruit growers in the UK is already on the look out for backing for its next event.

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    Poland fights for rights of small farms

    2001-09-20T00:00:00Z

    A UK and Polish coalition protest to protect small farms.Poland's biodiversity must be preserved, say coalition bosses.

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    Macleod McCombe closes

    2001-09-20T00:00:00Z

    One of the produce trade's best-known names has ceased trading after 38 years.