All articles by Anna Sbuttoni – Page 46
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Organic debate flares up at Fruit Logistica
Organics were in the spotlight at the Bio-logical! Europe goes Organic round table at Fruit Logistica on Saturday.
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ArticlePotato growers warned to watch PCN
Potato growers in search of sustainable rotations must take greater account of Potato Cyst Nematode (PCN) multiplication rates and the potential of nematicides to minimise the build-up of problem PCN populations, Syngenta potato manager Simon Parker has revealed.
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ArticleSA citrus in good shape
The outlook is bright for the citrus industry in South Africa this season, Capespan procurement director Martin Dunnett has revealed.
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Aviko launches healthy wedges
Potato wedges have joined the line up of Steam and Fresh products by processor Aviko.
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Mash matters for Willowbrook Foods
Willowbrook Foods, a Northern Ireland-based grower, processor and supplier of prepared salad, potato and vegetable products, has launched a branded range of mash potato products named Mash Matters.
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ArticleSeven TranScan announces new appointment
Seven TranScan has appointed Paul Beesley as business development manager.
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ArticleLeahy joins packaging debate
Tesco boss Sir Terry Leahy has hit back at the barrage of criticism aimed at supermarket packaging in recent weeks.
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Aldi and Lidl voted better than 'big four'
UK consumers prefer German discounter chains Aldi and Lidl to the ‘big four’ supermarkets, a recent poll has found.
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ArticleAsda to strip fruit and veg
Fresh fruit and vegetables at Asda are to shed their plastic packaging next week as part of a trial that could revolutionise the way produce is sold.
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Exports from California just peachy
Peach exports from California to the UK saw a massive boost in 2006 following a promotional push from the California Tree Fruit Association (CTFA).
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Success for Italian colours campaign
A three-year push to eat five pieces of different coloured fruit and vegetables a day in Italy has proven to be the best way of boosting consumption.
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ArticleBest of British for Bramley Campaign
The Bramley Campaign has teamed up with top chefs including Phil Vickery and Heston Blumenthal as part of Bramley Apple Week next month.
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ArticleDefra secretary insists 2007 is 'critical'
This year is “critical” for climate change and the environment, Defra secretary David Miliband has revealed.
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ArticleItaly responsible for a quarter of EU production
Fresh produce from Italy now represents a quarter of European production, agricultural organisation Coldiretti has revealed.
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ArticleKent potatoes new at Tesco
Tesco has stepped up its commitment to local sourcing with the launch of two potato lines across Kent stores from specialist supplier St Nicholas Court Farms.
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ArticleBlueberries cause a stir at Blue Man Group
Blueberries were moving like hot cakes at the New London Theatre on Tuesday night where the Chilean Fresh Fruit Association (CFFA) had set up a pitch in the final days of its three-week promotion.
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ArticleHerbicide to Defy weeds
Potato growers could benefit from a new herbicide that promises to simplify pre-emergence weed control strategies this spring, according to crop protection specialist Syngenta.
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ArticleFemale-friendly training to Improve skills
A subsidised training scheme aimed at women in the food and drink manufacturing industry is set to be launched by sector skills council Improve.
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ArticlePotato plights vented at BPC event
The potato industry must look at how the burden of consumer and regulatory demands can be rewarded to offset the marginal return that growers get from storing their crop, it was put forward at the first-ever Potato Storage Conference 2007 last week.
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ArticleEnjoy Berlin - plan your nights at Fruit Logistica
Berlin offers a variety of things to do and see after the Fruit Logistica trade fair closes for the day, according to its organisers.