All articles by Ed Bedington – Page 32
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ArticleFPC to revisit promotional campaign
Following the Defra bombshell that fruit and veg consumption was falling, fresh produce leaders are rallying in a bid to tackle the issue.
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Inquiry launched by freight leaders
Freight bosses have launched an industry-wide inquiry following the government’s decision to abandon the proposed Lorry Road User Charging scheme.
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UK trainers aid African drivers
A UK driver trainer has spent three weeks in Malawi and Zambia in a bid to raise the professional standards of the African transport industry.
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Cherry love promotion
Love is in the air at Sainsbury’s this month with the launch of a romantic competition to promote Northwest Cherries.
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Superfly discovered by scientists
Scientists have discovered a ‘superfly’ which is resistant to the pesticide DDT.
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Sainsbury's looks for victory with sweetcorn
Sainsbury’s is hoping to capture the public mood with the launch of a new super sweet variety of sweetcorn.
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Russian market set to grow
Russia is expected to become Europe’s biggest grocery market by 2020, thanks to an increase in personal incomes.
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Fuel cost the biggest issue for freight industry
A survey of lorry operators has revealed the need to reduce fuel duty is the top policy priority looked for by the road transport industry.
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Caterfresh launches new IT system
Leading fresh produce supplier Redbridge Holdings has installed a new business management software system at its CaterFresh division.
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Government aims for GM charm
The government is set to go on a charm offensive to counter scare stories surrounding GM crop production, media reports claimed.
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ArticleCape celebrates a Cool & Crisp success
Capespan is celebrating a successful season following its Cape apples Cool & Crisp campaign this summer.
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Scientists investigate fruit and veg benefits
Scientists are hoping to shed new light on the reasons behind the health benefits of fruit and vegetables at a special forum later this month.
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Survey reveal's Chiquta's brand strength
Banana giant Chiquita is celebrating after being ranked fifth in a US survey on brand equity.
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ArticleNew health claims for broccoli
Researchers are claiming further health benefits from eating broccoli after a study found it can help prevent or slow the progress of bladder cancer.
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Frost hits US apples
US apple growers are counting the cost after a severe frost earlier in the year killed off most of Iowa’s annual crop.
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Australian mangoes early
The Australian mango crop is preparing to harvest, with production in the Northern Territories one to two weeks early, importers report.
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NZ and Australian fruit row grows
First it was apples, but now New Zealand’s summerfruit industry is beginning to lose patience with Australia.
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ArticleFresh consumption is falling
Consumers are still failing to hit their 5 A DAY and consumption of fruit and vegetables is actually falling, according to government statistics.
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ArticleNew innovation helps cut waste
Baltimore Innovations has launched a filtration system capable of radically reducing fresh produce wastage.
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Article500 up for 5 A DAY
More than 700 brands are promoting the 5 A DAY message, as the Department of Health issues the 500th licence for its 5 A DAY logo.