All articles by Ed Bedington – Page 23
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Banana decision "devastating"
Jamaican officials have described the WTO rejection of the proposed EU banana tariffs as “devastating”.
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ArticleFlorida grapefruit slashed by Wilma
The cost of hurricane Wilma to Florida’s citrus sector is estimated to hit $180m, early reports claimed.
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Consumers urged to buy local
Consumers are being urged to buy local produce by the new chairman of the Countryside Alliance.
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C-store bosses call for inquiry
C-store operators are calling on competition bosses for a full inquiry into the major supermarket chains’ dealings in their sector.
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ArticleTesco boost for Brogdale
Tesco has announced plans to begin stocking many ‘antique’ varieties in a bid to preserve the diversity of British apples.
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ArticleStrawberry smell trademark failure
A French manufacturer has failed in an attempt to trademark the smell of fresh strawberries.
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English cold stores are outdated
Out-dated cold storage could become an issue if the English apple industry fails to invest, growers were told at the National Fruit Show last week.
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Article£5m innovation push
English apple producers are being urged to take advantage of a £5 million government fund to promote innovation.
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ArticleACE handheld attracts attention
A new hand-held device for measuring fruit sugar levels was attracting attention at the National Fruit Show last week.
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ArticleRetailers go spooky for Halloween
Halloween looks set to become an even bigger date for the diary this year, with retailers trying to entice kiddies with fancier fancy dress and kookier spooky sweets.
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ArticleApple pods for convenience
Norman Collett is hoping to attract the attention of the growing convenience sector with its new apple display concept.
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ArticleRetailers missing half of consumers
The food retail industry’s focus on price is failing to target up to 50 per cent of consumers who are looking for more than just low-cost shopping, a study has claimed.
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Chatsworth success for show
Visitors to Chatsworth House, Derbyshire, last weekend certainly found out the English apple and pear industry is alive and well.
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Jolly Green Giant mourned
The voice behind the US sweetcorn brand Jolly Green Giant has died from cancer, aged 80.
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Prince speaks out on farming
Prince Charles is calling for the issue of climate change to be treated as a much bigger priority in the UK.
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ArticleOrganic apple revolution
The Organic apple industry is set to undergo a taste and quality revolution, thanks mainly to four little-known varieties from the Czech Republic and Germany.
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Tesco to open online warehouse
Tesco is set to open a stand-alone warehouse dedicated to its online retailing operations.
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ArticleWilma furthers Florida heartache
Florida citrus producers’ run of misfortune continues after hurricane Wilma brought severe damage to grapefruit production in the Gulf region of south-west Florida.
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Conference to discuss veg future
A major conference and exhibition for all those with a stake in the successful future of the vegetable industry is to be held in February 2006.
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Irish look to Food Dudes
The Irish have borrowed a Welsh initiative to encourage children to eat more fruit and vegetables, both in school and at home.