Dried fruit and nuts news archive – Page 33
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Spanish hit campaign trail
Foods From Spain is launching its second National Primary Schools Competition this month, as one of the generic elements of its 2008 promotional campaign for Spanish fruit and vegetables.
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Computer model to solve storage issues
Information technology is playing an increasingingly important role in the arena of fresh produce. This month, we look at a computer model which aims to improve fruit storage, the Dutch Produce Association’s adoption of a global data exchange standard, and how the Rural Payments Agency and TIMCON are using the web to their advantage.
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Online SP5 forms launched
The Rural Payments Agency (RPA) now accepts electronic submission of single payment forms via the Government Gateway.
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Nutty decision Liberates Waitrose
Waitrose has become the first UK supermarket to stock new Fairtrade nut brand Liberation, in time for Fairtrade Fortnight.
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ArticleTen Fairtrade facts to celebrate fortnight
Next week sees the start of the 8th annual Fairtrade Fortnight. To start 14 days of raising consumer awareness in the UK; new Fairtrade nut brand Liberation has put together a list of 10 things you maybe didn't know about Fairtrade.
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London trade event for October
The World Fruit & Vegetable Show will open in London for a second time later this year.
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ArticleFairly does it
This year’s Fairtrade Fortnight is set to be bigger and better than ever before, buoyed by phenomenal sales growth and an expanding product range. Laura Gould finds out what this year’s high-profile campaign will entail, and talks to fresh produce players about the ever-increasing role they are playing in the category.
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ArticleA year to buck the trends
Eight of the UK fresh produce industry’s key players tell FPJ readers their predictions for 2008.
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ArticleProduce shines for Tesco
Sales of nuts were up 70 per cent over Christmas, and the produce department shone brightly for the UK's number one too.
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ArticleCapital gains
Farming is not the first thing that springs to mind when you think of London, but more than eight per cent of the capital’s land is occupied with food production. Elizabeth O’Keefe finds out what fresh produce London growers offer and how the buy-local trends is being encouraged throughout London’s boroughs.
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ArticleNew technology for Israeli date crops
Israeli researchers are applying a new technology process for disinfecting Medjoul dates.
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Afghan growers get helping hand
Afghan fruit and nut growers are reaping the rewards of a $6.6 million (£3.19m) agricultural and marketing assistance programme implemented by the US Agency for International Development (USAID).
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Frost and hail hit Western Cape hard
Severe cold weather and hailstorms during mid-October have caused considerable frost and hail damage on certain stonefruit, top fruit and grape farms in South Africa’s Western Cape hinterland and the Little Karoo.
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Californians repair irrigation
Growers in southern California have been working quickly this week to repair irrigation systems damaged by last week’s wildfires, which hit avocado and citrus crops.
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ArticleYorkshire PCT takes the lead on obesity
To maximise promotion of healthy eating messages, the East Riding of Yorkshire Primary Care Trust (PCT) publicises 5 A DAY
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ArticleFSA staggered by consumer ignorance
Food Standards Agency reveals damning study results and recommends that fruit and vegetables make up a third of every meal.
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Wight Salads Group takes Sage decision
In this month’s IT column, we take a look at a financial IT solution which has proven a godsend for tomato specialist Wight Salads Group, and learn how the Scottish Crop Research Institute’s brand new website is more user friendly than ever before. Plus, the New Covent Garden Market Authority has chosen a consultancy to manage its IT functions.
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ArticleSainsbury's pledges £1m to Fairtrade farming fund
A £1 million fund to help farmers in the developing world to join the Fairtrade initiative has been drawn up by Sainsbury’s.
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Brogdale tendering reopened
Tendering for the curation and maintenance of the National Fruit Collections at Brogdale, near Faversham, Kent has come up for a second time because of weaknesses in the original bids.