All articles by Tom Bonnett – Page 8
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ArticleArmagh Bramley apples gain PGI status
Northern Ireland’s Armagh Bramley apples have won protected geographical indicator (PGI) status.
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ArticleSyngenta signs Asia-Pacific deal with Damco
Damco, a global logistics leader has signed a three-year contract to serve as the lead service provider for Syngenta’s operations for Asia-Pacific region.
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ArticlePineapple added to 'typical' shopping list
The fruit is being used as a tool to calculate inflation due to regular appearances in UK shoppers' baskets
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ArticleAsda launches dedicated Northern Ireland range
Asda has launched an own brand label for Northern Ireland that will be produced by companies in the country after being tested by local customers.
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ArticleMove over Granny, Pink Lady is UK's third favourite apple
For the first time ever, the Pink Lady has pushed Granny Smith from her podium to take the number-three spot for apple sales by value in the UK market.
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Indonesia delays banning use of popular port
Plans to ban imports of fresh produce through the port where most fruit and vegetables are shipped to Indonesia have been delayed.
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ArticleAndalusia fears impact of cold, dry weather
The combination of drought and frosts is threatening the long-term health of stonefruit and citrus trees as well as this year’s crop in Andalusia, a growers' spokesman has said.
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Algeria installs hydroponic water system
Climate Control Systems (CCS) of Ontario has built a hydroponic water treatment system for an Algerian tomato grower that provides up to 40 per cent savings on water and fertiliser costs.
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ArticlePineapple added to 'typical' shopping basket list
Pineapple is now such a common purchase for British shoppers it has been added to a “typical” basket of items used to calculate the cost of living.
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ArticleBritish strawberries in Waitrose
The earliest-ever crop of British strawberries will be on sale in Waitrose stores in London this weekend, and nationwide by next week.
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ArticleBrits ‘becoming more accepting’ of genetically modified crops
Public opinion on genetic modification in the UK could be shifting towards a more moder- ate and accepting stance, a new survey suggests.
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ArticleCost-cutting pays off for Dole
Dole Food Co has reported a loss of US$2 million (£1.27m) from continuing operations for the fourth quarter of 2011, a significant improvement on the US$31m (£19.7m) loss posted for the same period of 2010.
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ArticleChild's winning Bramley dish to be on Michelin-starred menu
Children in Kent are having their innovative entries to the Best Bramley Apple Dessert competition judged by two Michelin chefs as they compete to win £500.
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ArticleMorrisons to grow more of its own produce
Dalton Philips, chief executive of the UK's fourth-largest food retailer Morrisons, has set out bold plans for the group to become the UK's largest fresh food manufacturer.
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ArticleGarlic scam that saw boss jailed for six years was ‘not surprising’
A garlic scam that led to an Irish importer being jailed for six years for dodging import duty was “not surprising” given the tax rates, an industry source has said.
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ArticleBrassica packers in hospital after 'leak'
A suspected carbon monoxide poisoning incident has forced 17 workers at Riviera Produce’s Connor Downs brassica packhouse in Cornwall to be admitted to hospital.
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ArticleNew Covent Garden traders seek to block market plans
Tenants at London’s New Covent Garden Market have instructed planning firm BNP Paribas to formally oppose the market authority’s plans for the redevelopment of the site.
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ArticleTesco Ireland gets lucky
Tesco Ireland has welcomed potted shamrocks grown in County Dublin by G Thorne Nurseries’ Grainne Thorne.
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ArticleNoma chef Claus Meyer to open FRESH Nordic
Leading Danish gastronomic entrepreneur and renowned food expert Claus Meyer will deliver the keynote talk at this year's FRESH Nordic conference in Copenhagen, it has been confirmed.
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ArticleTesco's UK CEO Richard Brasher quits
Tesco UK chief executive Richard Brasher is stepping down, allowing group boss Philip Clarke to take over the reins at what he calls a “very important time”.