All articles by Dominic Weaver – Page 2
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FPC seeks media opportunities
Fresh Produce Consortium examines new openings in radio and television, after BBC cuts slot on Jimmy Young show.
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European import rules threaten produce delivery delays
New EU regulations on minimum quality could significantly lengthen customs waiting times for consignments of fresh produce.
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FPC speaks out over Defra spending cuts
The Fresh Produce Consortium urges government to maintain a full programme of horticultural research. Action vital to future of industry, says trade's leading body.
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Exotics on the horizon for UK growers
UK could grow exotic crops as climate warms. Butternut squash, chillies and sweet peppers among the possibilities, say experts
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Five-a-day becoming more everyday
FSA survey suggests consumers are responding to the five-a-day message.
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Parliamentary Fruit Group seeks members
All-party fruit group tells freshinfo.com that it wants more support from the produce industry.
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Food & Drink show "best ever"
Exhibitors and visitors at this week's Food & Drink Expo at the Birmingham NECsay the event was a great success.
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Geest sales are up
Growth in prepared foods leads increase in Geest profits. Expansion ahead of market, say bosses.
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Bramley apple juice recalled by FSA
Food Standards Agency issues food hazard warning for batch of apple juice. Patulin levels an unacceptable risk, it says.
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NFU head to visit HRI
Ben Gill, president of the National Farmers Union to visit HRI, as part of the organisation's campaign to stop government cuts to horticultural R&D funding.
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BPC launches nutrient calculator
British Potato Council unveils money-saving internet tool for growers.
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NFU hits out at horticutural "penny-pinching"
National Farmers Union president Ben Gill attacks further cutbacks expected to horticultural research. Campaign to lobby government.
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Tensions rise over UK's first commercial GM crop
Government discusses introduction of GM maize
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Little red tractor goes greener
New scheme to boost environmental credentials of farm assurance.
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Herbs rich in antioxidants, US findings show
A study by the USDA shows that herbs often contain higher levels of antioxidants than other fresh products.
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Defra agrees to organic aid review
After pressure from the National Farmers Union, the government will review the cases of around 200 farmers who previously failed to qualify for conversion aid.
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Vegetables in cancer cause scare
Research carried out at Glasgow University suggests that pesticide residues on vegetable crops are causing a rise in gullet cancer.
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Metric Martyrs lose High Court appeal
Traders lose case against right to sell using imperial measurements.
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Government stalls on pesticide project name
NFU reveals snag over name for voluntary initiative scheme for pesticides.
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Questions for BPC at NFU meeting
Potato growers quiz National Farmers Union over British Potato Council activities as part of potato meeting.