All articles by Ben Walker – Page 2
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ArticleNFU launches horticulture council
NFU chiefs have launched a horticulture council to address problems in the UK industry.No spin doctors, just the best people for the job, they say.
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"Fruit consumption reduces cancer": charity chiefs
Fruit receives health boost after key research reveals cancer-preventitive effects.
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Kiwis in illegal export scam
Zespri chiefs speak out on illegal fruit shipments, which are costing the firm big money.
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Fisher Foods calls in receivers
Fisher Foods goes into administration after firm backers pulled out on May 22.
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Chiquita still deep in the financial mire
US fruit giant Chiquita remains heavily in debt after restructuring.
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AFI casts its eye on new season strawbs
AFI chiefs and growers are pleased with the upcoming crop, now being picked. It could be earliest on record, say firm bosses.
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Assured Produce Scheme opened to competition
The APS has been opened up to the market.Auditors to compete with Checkmate International to offer accreditation.
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Scotland: five-a-day becomes one-a-week
Produce awareness message revised in Scotland to account for poor health of the nation.
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Industry book has the answers
New reference work explains how agricultural practices affect supply chain. Ideal information for food professionals, say publishers.
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Chips are down in food fright
Chips could offer danger to the consumer, say Swedish health chiefs.Uk investigating cancer-risk scare.
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Catering firm hosts culinary stars
London firm hosts French ace Michel Roux and kitchen wildman Gordon Ramsey as it opens new facility.
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Injured brassica man is marathon hero
M&S sponsored marathon runner who completes London cousre despite nasty injury.
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Salvesen foods takes edge off profits slump
Consistency from Christian Salvesen's food sector helps ease pain as troubled firm issues another profits warning.
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NFU calls for climate change levy relief
NFU chiefs call for more exemptions on the climate change levy. Call part of a package to ease farming back into business after foot and mouth crisis.
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Tesco tops on top fruit
Tesco chiefs claim victory in apple battle.We are leading merchant say retail giant bosses.
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Sainsbury's ready to attack Tesco dominance
Sainsbury's bosses launch an offensive against supermarket leader Tesco.Restructuring will free euro1 billion to take on bitter enemy, say chiefs.
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Organic food bruised by Which? report
Consumer magazine Which? says consumers misguided when buying organics.
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West should set climate standards
The developing world should lead by example says UK energy chief.