All articles by FPJ Staff – Page 175
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ArticleKendall calls for 'early warning' system
Calls are afoot for an ‘early warning system’, to safeguard Britain’s food security.
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Farms help the nation learn
National Family Learning Week, held from October 6 to 14, is promising that thousands of community venues, including farm organisations, will be taking part in the event.
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Israeli nursery seeds South Africa
Hishtil Nurseries, the largest producer of vegetables, herbs and ornamental young plants in Israel, has opened its first plant nursery in South Africa.
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ArticleClass award for Claas act
Prominent engineer Dr Helmut Claas has been handed the Royal Agricultural Society of England’s (RASE) most prestigious award, the Gold Medal for Distinguished Service to Agriculture.
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UK warms to chillies
The increasing influence of ethnic foods in the nation's diet is expanding the niche market for chilli peppers which can be grown in the UK between June and September.
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ArticleNew strawberries unveiled
East Malling Research has unveiled details of two new June-bearing strawberry varieties from its breeding programm.
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US spinach growers off the hook
US spinach growers and processors will not face criminal charges over an E. coli outbreak last year that caused the death of three people and sickened 200 others.
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ArticleFirst public appearance for Benn
New Defra Secretary of State Hilary Benn, in his first public outing at this week’s Royal Show, admitted that with all the rain he had almost no time to think about the major issues affecting the industry.
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Midlands counts the cost after floods
Growers across the East Midlands are struggling to recover from devastating floods which have given the area its highest-ever rainfall for May and June.
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ArticleThree year consumer survey gets underway
A comprehensive three-year research project on consumer shopping behaviour for the soft fruit sector has been put in place.
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ArticleThe menu shapers
As fruit and vegetables secure a higher profile on foodservice menus, companies supplying the sector face ever-growing demands and challenges. Many have adopted innovative practices to ensure their viability in the competitive marketplace. Doris Lee Butterworth talks to leading suppliers.
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ArticleFighting to stay Superior
Grapes from the Spanish region of Murcia are a staple product for the UK market but, following heavy rain in April, the sector has had to summon all of its skills to produce top-notch fruit. Foods from Spain is to launch its annual promotional push this month. Anna Sbuttoni reports.
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From Palace to king of the Reynolds castle
Laura Gould spoke to Tony Reynolds, managing director of foodservice firm Reynolds, about the rags-to-riches history of his family business and what the future holds for an industry currently riding the crest of a wave of unprecedented popularity.
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Barnier is a good second best
Election time is (at last) over in France. We have a new president, a new prime minister, a new government and a new
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Salad segment ups the ante on local sourcing front
I already get the feeling that this summer’s soft-fruit sales will go down in history, after enduring such abnormal
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Keeping confusion in marketing mix
I was interested this week to listen to a wide range of food industry decision- makers debate the conflicting messages and
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ArticleBeauty is in the eye of the consumer
Growers could be set to benefit from an extension of a supermarket scheme to market imperfect produce.
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ECPA unhappy with EU enviro-committee
The European Crop Protection Association has expressed its disappointment with last week’s European Parliament Environment Committee vote on the Sustainable Use Framework Directive.
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More support for Midlands growers
The Midlands’ Rural Support Network has announced changes in its services.
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ArticleDraza forte's waste bonus
A new concentrated methiocarb slug pellet has been launched which is being touted as a solution aiding growers with the new rules on agricultural waste.