All articles by Ben Walker – Page 7
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Fyffes strong in first half
Fyffes exceeds its own prediction to boost profits so far in 2001.And company chiefs say market conditions indicate good Autumn.
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Organics industry heads for conference
Organic produce bosses head for key event.Major retailers to attend Organex conference at London's Olympia.
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Further pesticides residue fears
Another consumers 'champion' hits out at high pesticide levels on UK product.Row flames fanned by Which? magazine report as facts remain scarce.
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Greenhouse congress coming up
Autumn sees major conference for UK growers.Amsterdam hosts event and expects large attendance.
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Cold climate fears for growers
Weather experts predict cold UK winters as Gulf Stream's power ebbs away.Potential problems for growers as more snow and ice head for UK.
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Bumper citrus crop for Florida
Sunshine state predicts bumper crop for coming season.But sources warn of low rainfall and disease compromising quality.
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Healthy consumer proves boost for industry
Fast-food popularity falls as UK consumer shapes up.Fashion for fresh produce is encouraging news for industry.
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Big four's UK focus
A quartet of overseas retail groups have their sights set on the UK, according to analyst IGD.
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One fat lady backs NFU
TV chef and food columnist Clarissa Dickson-Wright has lent her weight to the NFU's latest competition.
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WCF and Branston form potato alliance
Branston Potatoes and WCF join forces. Together the two form Tesco's largest supplier.
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Multiples rubbish price war report
Multiples hit out at report that claims they are sliding into a price war.Asda dubbed chief aggressor in battle predicted by research analysts Verdict.
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Farmers market boon to consumer
Farmers market month will take place during September. Demonstrations and parties at the markets are all to feature.
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Beacon glows after WDA praise
Beacon Foods receives plaudits from WDA agri-food director. Wynfford James says he is very impressed with the 100-strong firm.
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Top college announces garden design course
A major agriculture college has announced plans to run a course in garden design.The HNC/HND qualification will help students find creative employment in landscaping, say college leaders.
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Organic box scheme spreads its wings
Riverford Organic Vegetables expands operations through franchise deals.
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BPC wants potato lovers
The BPC steps up its search for volunteers to promote the crop in-store.
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Israel's capsicum crop booms as tomatoes decline
Israel delivers a bumper crop of capsicums as volumes of tomatoes and melons drop.
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Organic produce growers benefit from processing change
Defra chiefs introduce new guidelines to help farmers in fmd areas apply for organic status.