All Scotland articles – Page 5

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Scotland needs national brand, report finds

2015-02-23T10:51:03Z

Exports growth in Scotland would benefit from a policy-backed national brand, as well as better freight infrastructure

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Allan Bowie elected president of NFU Scotland

2015-02-10T16:08:33Z

Cereals grower Bowie voted into top spot while Andrew Moir and Rob Livesey become vice presidents after today’s vote

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Potato Council should spend less on R&D, says NFUS

2015-01-20T12:25:59Z

Growers have called for potato levy body to switch funding from R&D to promotional activity to boost consumption

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Interview: Tattie high

2015-01-15T15:00:10Z

Martyn Fisher meets the owner of Scottish produce firm Stirfresh, which hopes to use a tie-up with a comic book character for its branded range as a springboard to success

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NFU Scotland names food policy manager

2015-01-02T11:05:10Z

John Armour will meet Christine Tacon as one of his first duties as representative of farmers in the supply chain

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Farmers win refund in time for Xmas

2014-12-01T10:37:53Z

Farmers to receive cash refund for first time as EU reimburses money it held back from CAP funding for crisis fund

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NFU Scotland starts search for new president

2014-10-30T10:07:37Z

Vice presidents Allan Bowie and Rob Livesey confirm they will stand for top job, with nominations open until 12 December

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Scotland’s focus on politics 'should boost' farming

2014-09-22T15:25:16Z

An ‘unprecedented’ political awareness in Scotland after last week’s referendum should be used to promote agri-industries, NFUS says

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Scots unable to grow exports, survey finds

2014-08-20T16:06:20Z

Scottish businesses face barriers to international growth including stumping up for capital and sourcing staff

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Produce World buys organic veg firm

2014-07-24T12:28:07Z

Veg giant said acquisition is a ‘natural fit’ and will secure ‘largest possible’ area for organic supply

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Pesticide use on Scottish soft fruit rises

2013-10-14T12:22:16Z

A new study suggests bad weather in 2012 as one of the reasons behind increased pesticide use for Scottish soft fruit

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Scorching summer boosts Waitrose

2013-07-23T13:24:50Z

Upmarket retailer says its fresh produce sales are benefitting from the sunshine, which is also lifting demand for Scotty Brand fruit

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Scots to explore teenage diets

2013-07-22T17:00:08Z

The FSA in Scotland is looking at deprivation and the food bought by Scottish schoolchildren

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E coli technology firm gets a boost

2013-07-12T11:03:17Z

Scottish firm FoodScience receives a loan as it looks to expand its fresh produce technology into new markets

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GLA confirms gangmaster prosecution

2013-07-08T14:28:26Z

Scottish labour provider fined after operating without a licence

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Sainsbury's lowers specs on potatoes

2013-07-05T09:45:51Z

Following wet weather, the retailer announces it will lower specifications on potatoes sourced from Scotland

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Scotty ramps up production

2013-06-17T13:54:33Z

Scotty Brand ramps up Scottish supplies as soft fruit and tomatoes come on stream

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Scots launch Sourcing for Growth

2013-04-16T10:16:24Z

The Scottish government has launched a knowledge hub to match food-manufacturing companies with producers of quality Scottish produce.

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RPA slammed as Angus Growers’ PO status is confirmed

2013-04-16T10:15:30Z

Angus Growers has won a major victory after a Scottish court confirmed its status as a producer organisation (PO).

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Fresh Produce Journal adopts new digital strategy

2013-04-12T11:53:48Z

New online presence for Americafruit, Asiafruit, Eurofruit, Fresh Produce Journal, Fresh Convenience and Produce Plus