All articles by Anna Sbuttoni – Page 30
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Seed potato protection needs early start
Seed potato growers need to start their insecticide applications earlier and put together more comprehensive programmes to tackle the increasing threat of virus transmission by aphids, Scottish advisor Dr Stuart Wale has warned.
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ArticleAviko completes double acquisition
Aviko has increased its European market share in line with the completion of a double acquisition.
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Tyrells farmer poised to make millions
A Herefordshire potato grower who had a public fall-out with supermarket giant Tesco could be set to make millions from the sale of a stake in premium crisp manufacturer Tyrells.
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ArticleGM carrot could prevent bone disease
A GM carrot that helps people absorb more calcium has been produced to prevent brittle bone disease.
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ArticleYoung Brits do not know traditional breakfasts
Young Brits have lost touch with traditional foods and basic culinary skills needed every day, such as preparing breakfast, a new survey has found.
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NIAB Moldova mission snowed off
A planned agricultural aid trip to Moldova by a team of scientific experts from the National Institute of Agricultural Botany (NIAB) has been postponed at the last minute due to treacherous snow in the eastern European country.
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ArticleMr Fruitness powers on with kiwifruit
The third phase of in-store promotions for the Fruitness - enjoy it! campaign is now underway in the UK, Austria, Germany, Poland and Sweden, with the focus on kiwifruit.
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Ding ding, minimum wage please
A three-month government campaign to boost awareness of the national minimum wage and help expose cases of underpayment has been unveiled - on a bus.
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ArticleJohn Lewis tops consumer vote
John Lewis has again been named the UK’s favourite retailer, achieving the highest ever score in the annual Consumer Satisfaction Index.
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ArticleFour changes can prolong life by 14 years
Four key lifestyle changes, including eating five portions of fruit and vegetables a day, can add as much as 14 years to your life, a study has found.
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ArticleMorrisons steps up pressure
The latest TNS Worldpanel grocery market share figures for the 12 weeks ending December 30, 2007 - covering the crucial Christmas trading period - have put Morrisons in the spotlight, with a very strong performance.
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ArticleChristmas cheer for The Co-op
The Co-operative Group has reported its eighth successive quarter of like-for-like food growth, with sales over the Christmas and New Year period up 3.4 per cent.
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ArticleFlorida citrus weathers cold snap
The Florida citrus crop has come through the cold snap that hit the state last week, with minor damage reported on the orange crop in the northern counties, while the grapefruit crop was virtually unaffected.
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ArticleChristmas spud demand higher than expected
Forecast snow is unlikely to have any knock-on effects to the potato category in the coming weeks, following a strong performance over the festive period.
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ArticleWell Pict Scotland unveils 2008 plans
Well Pict Scotland is aiming to boost its production by 50 per cent and develop its grower base this year.
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ArticlePosy boxes get green makeover
A brand new posy box design from BoxMart is to hit UK florists this month, promising to be more environment-friendly.
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ArticleEating 5 A DAY could save one in 20
Eating the recommended five portions of fruit and vegetables a day could prevent more than one in 20 premature deaths, the government revealed today.
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ArticleFreeze warning hits Florida
Florida was under a freeze warning yesterday as a quick-moving cold snap moved in, sparking fears for citrus and other crops.
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ArticleJunk food ads banned in TV shows for under-16s
A ban on junk food advertising during TV shows aimed at children under 16 has been launched.
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Article'Chubby' Waitrose boss vows to downsize
A public New Year’s resolution has been made by Waitrose boss Mark Price, who has vowed to counter his image as the “chubby grocer” and lose weight in 2008.