All articles by Alex Lawson – Page 140
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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.
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Del Monte sees profit dip
Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc has announced a slight dip in profits as it dealt with a seasonally slow period for the company.
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Agriculture key in biofuel debate
The UK and EU could sustainably deliver up to 80 per cent of the greener road transport fuels needed to meet the government’s renewable fuel obligations, new research has revealed.
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ArticleHEFF overcomes strong field
Heart of England Fine Foods (HEFF), the regional food group for the West Midlands, has beaten four of the country’s biggest brands to take home a prestigious food industry award.
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ArticleFlorida grapefruit suffers fall
Florida grapefruit production has been forecast to fall by nine per cent to 19.8 million boxes in the coming season.
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ArticlePotatoes declared 'supercarb'
The Potato Council is pushing for potatoes to be known as a ‘supercarb’ - a carbohydrate with all the benefits of a vegetable - as part of its Love Potatoes campaign, which aims to regain market share from rival carbohydrates such as rice and pasta.
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Turkish set for strong citrus season
Turkish citrus growers and exporters are forecasting a strong start to the season, with volumes some 20 per cent higher than they were last year.
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Stobart reports strong second half
Haulage company Eddie Stobart has reported strong second half results as it looks to capitalise on several new contracts and an improvement on its Spanish fresh produce offer.
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India close to GM move
A genetically modified aubergine has been approved for growth in India as the country carefully considers a move into large-scale cultivation of genetically modified food crops.
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VOG scoops Macfrut gong
The VOG Association scooped the Grappolo d’Oro (Golden Grape Cluster) for export for its dedication to Italy’s fruit and vegetable sector at Macfrut, which was this year declared a success.
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ArticleSecretts tasked with green research
One of the South East’s leading restaurant suppliers has been given the task of finding a greener way to transport fruit and vegetables to London.
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Northern hemisphere sees citrus rise
Citrus production in northern hemisphere countries is set to see a small rise, despite a 20 per cent decrease in Spanish production.
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S&A gains Brierly approval
The Planning Committee of Herefordshire Council has approved S&A’s planning applications for polytunnels, seasonal workers' accommodation and associated facilities at its Brierley site.
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ArticleElsoms lands new managing director
Elsoms Seeds Ltd has appointed its vegetable seeds director Robin Wood as managing director of the company.
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ArticleBranston appoints prepared manager
Branston Ltd has recruited Adrian Hayler to head up its prepared foods division as it looks to develop its customer base, market share and product range.
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ArticleMorePeople adds to services team
MorePeople have announced the appointment of Jon Poole to aid the company’s training and development business MorePerformance.
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ArticleImprove lands new mandate
Improve has won a new mandate to continue to deliver the strategic reforms and solutions to help drive up food and drink industry performance and productivity.
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Society report urges farmers on GM
A new Royal Society report into genetically modified foods has blown open the debate once more as leaders back GM crops to tackle the possible impending food crisis.
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Reefer ships gain green credentials
A study comparing the environmental impact of the two main methods of shipping fresh produce has revealed that container ships produce 27 per cent higher emissions of greenhouse gases than specialised reefer ships.
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ArticleHargreaves hopeful on revolutionary berry
Hargreaves Plants held a presentation and field day to focus on the development of its primocane blackberries, which it hopes will “revolutionise” the sector.