All articles by Alex Lawson – Page 139
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ArticleCalcutt shares Nuffield wisdom
Sarah Calcutt, business development manager at top-fruit marketer Norman Collett, informed delegates and students at the National Fruit Show about her experiences as a Nuffield scholar.
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ArticleFreshfel hits out at marketing standards
European trade body Freshfel has once again hit out at European Commission legislation on marketing standards in produce, as it questions the move’s effectiveness.
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ArticleMorrisons leads Bramley way
Morrisons, Punch Taverns and Booker were among those celebrating Bramley Apple Pie Week and the new English apple season with a series of promotions earlier this month.
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Hodson takes on Nickerson-Zwaan role
Nickerson-Zwaan UK has announced the appointment of Nigel Hodson to its sales team as vegetable seed specialist for the South East and South Coast regions.
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ArticleMoroccans unveil huge agriculture plans
The Moroccan agriculture industry has unveiled plans to double its production by 2020, tripling its export capacity in the process. .
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ArticleChiquita targets on-the-go market
Global banana giant Chiquita has begun trials of a new single-portion banana offer based around storage technology.
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ArticleRijk Zwaan heads Hillenraad 100
De Lier-based vegetable breeder Rijk Zwaan has become the new leader in the Hillenraad 100, the list that states the 100 most prominent companies in Dutch greenhouse horticulture.
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New report addresses competition row
A new European Commission report on the operation of the grocery supply chain has been released, which identifies three key priorities for action to improve supply chain operation.
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High-street sales pick up
UK high-street sales grew modestly in the year to October, and at the most positive rate in almost two years, according to the CBI.
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Chilean exporters sue government
The Chilean government has come under fire as a group of fruit exporters have come together to sue the state.
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Article5 A DAY relaunch in the offing
The department of health is to undertake a relaunch of the 5 A DAY scheme, but will have to wait until after the general election next year.
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ArticleVelasco awarded Spanish honour
The King of Spain has awarded the Cruz de la Orden de Isabel La Católica to Michael Velasco, following a proposal by the Spanish minister for foreign affairs and co-operation.
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ArticleM&S introduces cream carrot
Marks & Spencer is to continue a notable year in produce development, following the introduction of its Tiny Pears and Baby Lemons, by selling cream coloured carrots.
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Lottery fund backs school growing
More than 806,000 youngsters aged four to 16 in England are set to learn vital lessons about food through ‘growing their own’ - due to a new resource for schools as part of the Food for Life Partnership.
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ArticleIsraeli organic tomatoes promising
Israeli exporter Agrexco has announced it has “high hopes” for the country’s organic tomato season.
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ArticleEcuador to set up state banana exporter
Ecuador is to set up a national banana exporter as it looks to tackle alleged underhand tactics and “abuses” in the sector.
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ArticleChiquita in profit turnaround
Chiquita Brands International Inc has announced a swing in its fortune by reporting a profit in the third quarter, compared with a loss a year ago.
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NFU announces new director general
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has announced that Kevin Roberts is to be the organisation’s new director general.
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ArticleNCGM in Portobello link-up
Traders on London’s Portobello and Golborne Road markets linked up with New Covent Garden Market (NCGM) to celebrate the English apple season last week, to boost consumer awareness and sell more apples.
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Farmers warned over illegal herbicide
Farmers or agronomists who discover products in farm stores containing the herbicide isoproturon (IPU) should arrange for prompt and proper disposal and not be tempted to use or recommend it under any circumstances, the Voluntary Initiative (VI) has warned.