All articles by Ed Bedington – Page 23

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    Banana decision "devastating"

    2005-11-01T12:01:00Z

    Jamaican officials have described the WTO rejection of the proposed EU banana tariffs as “devastating”.

  • Florida grapefruit slashed by Wilma
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    Florida grapefruit slashed by Wilma

    2005-11-01T08:01:00Z

    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

    2005-10-31T12:01:01Z

    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

    2005-10-31T10:42:03Z

    C-store operators are calling on competition bosses for a full inquiry into the major supermarket chains’ dealings in their sector.

  • Tesco boost for Brogdale
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    Tesco boost for Brogdale

    2005-10-31T08:01:01Z

    Tesco has announced plans to begin stocking many ‘antique’ varieties in a bid to preserve the diversity of British apples.

  • Strawberry smell trademark failure
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    Strawberry smell trademark failure

    2005-10-30T16:01:01Z

    A French manufacturer has failed in an attempt to trademark the smell of fresh strawberries.

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    English cold stores are outdated

    2005-10-30T14:01:01Z

    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.

  • £5m innovation push
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    £5m innovation push

    2005-10-30T10:01:00Z

    English apple producers are being urged to take advantage of a £5 million government fund to promote innovation.

  • ACE handheld attracts attention
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    ACE handheld attracts attention

    2005-10-29T17:01:00Z

    A new hand-held device for measuring fruit sugar levels was attracting attention at the National Fruit Show last week.

  • Capespan's Dip n Treat
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    Retailers go spooky for Halloween

    2005-10-29T15:01:01Z

    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.

  • Apple pods for convenience
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    Apple pods for convenience

    2005-10-29T10:01:02Z

    Norman Collett is hoping to attract the attention of the growing convenience sector with its new apple display concept.

  • Retailers missing half of consumers
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    Retailers missing half of consumers

    2005-10-29T08:01:00Z

    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

    2005-10-28T10:01:00Z

    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

    2005-10-28T09:00:59Z

    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

    2005-10-28T08:01:00Z

    Prince Charles is calling for the issue of climate change to be treated as a much bigger priority in the UK.

  • Organic apple revolution
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    Organic apple revolution

    2005-10-28T08:01:00Z

    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

    2005-10-27T15:01:01Z

    Tesco is set to open a stand-alone warehouse dedicated to its online retailing operations.

  • Wilma furthers Florida heartache
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    Wilma furthers Florida heartache

    2005-10-27T10:01:01Z

    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

    2005-10-25T17:01:00Z

    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

    2005-10-25T10:01:02Z

    The Irish have borrowed a Welsh initiative to encourage children to eat more fruit and vegetables, both in school and at home.