All articles by Ed Bedington – Page 27

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    White grape in recovery

    2005-09-12T10:01:00Z

    The white grape market is finally showing signs of recovery after an extremely tough summer.

  • Discovery performance disappoints
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    Discovery performance disappoints

    2005-09-12T08:01:01Z

    This year's excellent Discovery crop has disappointed some English growers as sales levels have fallen below potential.

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    Spanish drought fears

    2005-09-11T15:01:01Z

    Drought conditions in Spain are reducing crop yields and leading water authorities to draw up emergency strategies.

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    Israeli avocados short

    2005-09-11T09:01:01Z

    The Israeli avocado season is due to start on schedule towards the end of this month or into early October, according to major exporter Agrexco.

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    Fruit fibre could help fight lung problems

    2005-09-10T15:01:00Z

    Eating fruit can help adults who were exposed to second-hand smoke as children, a new study has claimed.

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    Anger over congestion charge

    2005-09-10T12:01:00Z

    Retail chiefs have hit out at Ken Livingstone, following his admission that a public consultation into extending the congestion charge was ‘a complete charade.’

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    Somerfield looks for end to takeover saga

    2005-09-10T10:01:02Z

    Somerfield is calling on its bid suitors to make a move in order to end its long running takeover saga.

  • Apple overhang threat
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    Apple overhang threat

    2005-09-10T09:01:01Z

    An overhang of southern hemisphere fruit is threatening to disrupt the start of the northern hemisphere apple season in Europe.

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    Irish farm incomes rise

    2005-09-09T14:01:01Z

    Irish farm incomes are reported to be on the rise, up by 5.4 per cent on 2004, according to the latest data.

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    Growers push for flying start

    2005-09-09T12:01:01Z

    Heavy-weight promotions could see this year’s English apple growers get their dream of a flying start to the season.

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    Hurricane whips up fuel storm

    2005-09-09T10:01:01Z

    While the US agriculture sector is still assessing the damage from hurricane Katrina, the global supply chain is beginning to feel the storm’s bite in the form of rising fuel prices.

  • Major promotion for English apples
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    Major promotion for English apples

    2005-09-09T08:01:00Z

    English apples will receive their biggest promotional push for many years this season.

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    Japanese drop US restrictions

    2005-09-08T17:01:01Z

    Japan has removed its restriction on US apple imports, ending a long trade dispute between the two countries.

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    PPECB updates online

    2005-09-08T15:00:59Z

    The Perishable Products Export Control Board, the independent certifier for producers and exporters of perishable food products in South Africa, is updating its website to make it more user friendly.

  • Mushrooms fight disease
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    Mushrooms fight disease

    2005-09-08T13:01:00Z

    New research has shown the mushrooms may be the latest wonder food to ward off diseases.

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    Poor potato performance for Premier

    2005-09-08T11:01:00Z

    Almost £30 million of lost sales in its potato operations cast a shadow over the first half results of grocery giant Premier Foods.

  • Sainsbury's Active success
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    Sainsbury's Active success

    2005-09-08T08:01:01Z

    Sainsbury's is set to donate £17 million of sports equipment and experiences to UK schools thanks to its 2005 Active Kids campaign.

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    Rabobank's profits up

    2005-09-07T16:01:02Z

    Netherlands-based agri-business Rabobank Group has experienced a 12 per cent rise in net profits so far this year.

  • Don't demonise the chip, government warned
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    Don't demonise the chip, government warned

    2005-09-07T10:00:58Z

    Potato bosses are warning against the demonisation of chips in the wake of the government's latest drive to improve school nutrition.

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    Somerfield bidding heats up

    2005-09-07T08:01:01Z

    The battle to buy Somerfield is heating up as one of the bidders has rolled out a new proposal in the hope of gaining an advantage.