All articles by Dominic Weaver – Page 7
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Argentinean lemons face later start
Production of lemons in Argentina's leading growing area of Tucuman is good but there could be a delay to the start of the season.
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The Empire strikes back
Spalding-based Empire World Trade Ltd forms new service for the UK wholesale trade.
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Foot and mouth brings about produce knock-on
The foot and mouth crisis is affecting the fruit and vegetable sector in a number of ways, including delays to delivery vehicles and a hike in sales.
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Jaffa seeks partners for brand expansion
Israeli citrus brand Jaffa could be used on non-Israeli fruit and even non-citrus fruit by the end of the season, if the Citrus Marketing Board of Israel finds suitable products to complement the brand.
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Universal produce traceability standards set for launch
Guidelines for a globally recognised system for fresh produce traceability are tabled, and are due for release in March. Further development of the universal PLU code is also announced.
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COLEACP gets harmonious reception
The recently released harmonised framework for codes of practice for producers and exporters from the Liaison Committee for Europe: Africa ö Caribbean ö Pacific (COLEACP) meets with a warm reception in the UK.
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One step closer to one-stop for Covent Garden
Plans to turn New Covent Market into a one-stop wholesale market, with the addition of meat businesses, are well underway. The market authority has given evidence to a parlaimentary select committee about its work and the future of the Nine Elms Lane site.
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Agrolon and Agrico form marketing jv
Seed potato marketers Agrolon and Agrico have released details of a joint marketing project for the 2001 crop. Between them, the two companies handle 60,000 tonnes of UK-grown product.
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Trader waits on scales of justice
A Sunderland greengrocer was in court this week in a landmark case that pitches English law against a European directive that forbids the use of imperial measurements.
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Brown gives organic stewardship hope
Speaking at this week's Soil Association conference on organics, agriculture minister Nick Brown indicated that the time was right for the UK to embark on ongoing support for organic farmers.
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Covent Garden turnover on the up
New Covent Garden's report and accounts for 1999/2000 show a sizeable operating surplus.
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MBM scoops BPC export award
Potato supplier MBM Produce wins the British Potato Council's Potato Exporter of the Year.
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Jaffa finds new promo route
Exporter of Jaffa citrus, Mehadrin, is to back a large promotional campaign for the brand in the UK market this season.
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Sprouts bite back at Thomas Cook poster
A Thomas Cook advertising campaign, portraying sprouts as one of the negative aspects of Britain, angers members of the British Sprout Growers Association.
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FPC sets scene for next five years
Representative fresh produce body, the Fresh Produce Consortium, launches its five-year strategy document. It contains ambitious targets for the development of the industry, including the improvement of the free-fruit-for-schools project.
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Investment at all time low, says Ruston
Levels of investment in UK farm equipment and machinery are at an all-time low, according to Richard Ruston, chairman of the Royal Smithfield Show.
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Pink Lady alliance reviews year one
Pink Lady apple grower representatives, marketeers and trade-mark licencees meet to discuss the success of its first full year of operations.
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More NZ apples get export permits
The export permit committee in New Zealand has granted permits for 1million cartons of apples to be shipped independently of Enza next season.
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Sprout growers show their teeth
Brussels sprout growers form the British Sprout Growers Association, with the aim of raising market value and educating people about the eating qualities and other benefits of today's sprouts. It is also seeking to establish 12-month availability.
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Pitahaya shows promise
Israeli exporter Agrexco is introducing the UK to a promising new exotic line this autumn.