All articles by Alex Lawson – Page 191
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ArticleSouth African pear season begins
The new South African pear season, shipped on the SAF Nokwanda, will be in the UK market by the end of January.
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ArticlePutin drives International Green Week
The International Green Week (IGW) in Berlin has closed after a successful campaign from the pre-eminent agricultural policy event which included an appearance from Russian prime minister Vladimir Putin.
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Irish propose UK export support
The Irish Farmers' Association (IFA) and Irish Exporters Association (IEA) have proposed a sterling equalisation support scheme to safeguard exports in an unprecedented move.
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ArticleG20 summit is UK's chance for 'radical change'
The UK must take the lead by placing an agreement for a sustainable solution to the food crisis and economy at the centre of the forthcoming G20 summit, according to a new report by ippr north (Institute for Public Policy Research North).
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ArticleSoil Association sets organic target
The Soil Association has set a target of 2050 for all UK agriculture to be organic to ensure food security and improve sustainability.
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New herbicide approvals announced
The residual and contact herbicide, flumioxazin has new off label approvals for use on several horticultural crops ranging from soft fruit to forestry.
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ArticleMulticoloured grape punnets out of Africa
A new ‘variety pack’ punnet featuring green, black and red seedless grapes is set to his supermarket shelves this month following a novel idea from South Africa.
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NFU draws in student support
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) is playing the long game and offering the benefits of Union membership for free with the launch of its Student Membership scheme.
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Stena Line cuts sea freight jobs
Stena Line is set to cut jobs in the UK and the Netherlands after freight volume losses on its Harwich to Rotterdam, Europort route.
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ArticleChange4Life steps up the pressure on obesity
The government’s anti-obesity campaign Change4Life is stepping up its efforts this month with a major new advertising push to accompany its ‘8 behaviour changes’.
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ArticleNew fungicide increases yields
Crop protection innovators Bayer CropScience has launched a new fungicide, Rudis, which may massively increase crop yields.
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Phosphate arrives on UK shores
Potato and vegetable growers will benefit from the first phosphate cargo to arrive in the UK for several months, coming into Sutton Bridge in time for this years spring plantings.
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Packaging receives funding injection
As novel packaging and ethical waste issues become more important in a congested market producers in Yorkshire may benefit from a funding boost to help develop innovative new products and packaging ideas.
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ArticleHazeldene launches chef special
Hazeldene, one of the UK’s leading suppliers of prepared salads, is launching a branded range of salad products available through the wholesale network to convenience and independent retail channels across the UK.
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Food research receives boost
A new national research centre for food and the environment has been set-up, with the industry hoping this will ensure all areas of DEFRA’s policy are firmly based on science and evidence.
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Pallet Association reports good year
The European Pallet Association (EPAL) is celebrating a successful 2008 after playing a key role as an industry figure, providing an effective practical alternative to what can be an expensive closed pool pallet system.
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Floricultural report examines market
Increased sourcing from low-cost countries along with online trade in logistics such as sea transportation and packaging will likely boost global floriculture trade over the coming years, according to a new report.
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Bee funding puts honey in pot
DEFRA has announced a £4.3 million increase in funding for research into bee health as the UK population dwindles.
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ArticleGrape duo set to break new ground
Californian fruit specialist Sun World International has teamed up with Cornell University in a long-term grape research agreement.
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Scottish innovation recognised
Three new categories have been added to this year’s Scotland Food & Drink Awards to recognise product innovation, skills development and food & drink tourism’s role in Scotland’s £7.5 billion food and drink industry.