All articles by FPJ Staff – Page 153
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Retailers change tack as leaves fall from the trees
Autumn is definitely in the air at retail level, with the arrival of seasonal lines such as mulled wine, and the first
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Don’t let history repeat itself
When we sent our intepid reporter trawling back through 100 years of FPJ archives (see p30) in our quest for a piece of
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ArticleUS clearing the high hurdles
The US fresh produce industry has faced a multitude of challenges over the last 12 months, from natural obstacles brought on by adverse weather conditions and the spread of pests and disease, to human error resulting in one of the hardest-hitting fresh produce food safety scares ever. But the Stateside sector is working hard to get back on track. Anna Sbuttoni reports.
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ArticlePumpkins carved up
Squash crops are three to four weeks behind schedule throughout the UK, and with the Halloween demand for pumpkins approaching, it looks like there could be a shortage of jack o’lanterns this October. Elizabeth O’Keefe reports.
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ArticleLEAF grower calls for intelligent pesticide use
In the very final instalment from the Crop Protection Association, LEAF farmer Philip Huxtable tells FPJ readers why the European Commission’s proposed changes to pesticide usage could prove problematic for much of the agriculture sector.
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Prevor’s perspective not so perishable
American journalist Jim Prevor, aka the internet’s very own Perishable Pundit, offers the US and global produce sector daily insight into the mechanisms of the Stateside fruit and veg industry. He gives Laura Gould the lowdown on events across the pond
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Rungis name up in the spotlight
It started in the same way that a storm in a clear sky somewhere over the south west of France tends to begin. You probably
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Remember, you read it here first
Reading is probably one of the best places in the UK to hear balanced opinions about the eventual impact of climate change.
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Tesco keeps piling on the pounds
Oh, to have a bad year like Tesco. It must be awful for its board to read the headlines of a downturn that accompany results
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ArticleProposed Egyptian laws meet with mixed reactions
A raft of new legislation drafted last week by Egypt’s ministry of agriculture in a bid to make the sector more competitive has been met with varying degrees of enthusiasm by the industry. Aaron Priel takes a look at recent developments, as reported in a leading Egyptian newspaper.
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Super-fresh fruit bars
Following news last week that consumers are looking for snacks that are both convenient and healthy, scientists in the US may have come up with a solution - an all-fruit snack bar that can stay fresh for two years.
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ArticleStudents ready for new course
A fresh crop of students have arrived at Duchy College Rosewarne to take the new BSc in Horticulture.
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Soil Association to screen films
The Soil Association will be screening two documentaries from Austria on the theme of ‘Where does our food come from?’
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Reappointments for Natural England
The Board of Natural England has re-appointed Doug Hulyer and Pam Warhurst, after their initial appointments ran out.
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NFU plans NVZ meetings
The NFU will be holding a series of meetings across the East Midlands to help growers understand defra’s proposed changes to NVZ regulations.
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ArticlePromising results from Spruzit trials
Certis has reported encouraging results from trials of a new natural option for control of whitefly and aphid pests, which is suitable for both the edibles and non-edibles markets.
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ArticleHTA awards candidates of the year
The HTA presented two ‘candidates of the year’ with their Plant Care and Shop Care Training Awards 2007 at Glee.
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NFU calls for support for Staffordshire farmers
The NFU has called on farmers from across the country to support a group of tenant farmers in Staffordshire, after the county council announced proposals to sell off 123 farms.
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Tong's Swedish mission
Swedish veg packer LE Vegetables has announced that it will use Lincolshire company Tong Peal for a ‘major new investment’ in preparing potatoes for high quality markets.
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ArticleWhirlwind introduction from S&G
S&G Flowers has introduced Scaevola Whirlwind Splash and Mid Blue to add to the breakthrough range.