All articles by FPJ Staff – Page 284
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Norman dishes out a few home truths
Fresh produce sector neglected by government says supermarket boss
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New English apple launched
A new English apple variety, Meridian, was formally launched at the National Fruit Show last week.
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Industry acts to save exotics
EU pesticide regulations threaten imports of exotic fruits and vegetables
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Somerfield pops into the local
Somerfield has teamed up with Food from Britain in a new regional buying initiative.
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Barlow welcomes Tesco value pack
The launch of Tesco's value apple pack has been supported by the English apple industry.
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Budgens bans French in tit for tat.
The supermarket and convenience group has decided to stop selling French apples and pears.
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Thorburn to leave Hortitech
George Thorburn is to leave HRI-Hortitech to pursue his career interests.
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Asda rolls back to push forward
Asda is reaping the benefits of the price war currently gripping the UK's supermarkets, industry experts say.
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Cameo hopes for more than a walk-on role
The Caudle has already met with an enthusiastic response from UK consumers, who, through imports from the US, have enjoyed the appleâs firm texture, good eating quality and attractive red colour. Now, if UK growers keep up the good work, home grown quantities of Caudle, trademarked Cameo, will increase, with the first commercial crop available this year. The Journal joined the Cameo Club on an orchard visit.
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WA making a mark in the UK
The export of Western Australian fresh produce is expanding rapidly, and the UK is one of the principal beneficiaries.
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Great potato plate spate
Plates created from potato starch make their mark at British Potato '99
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Pansies get it rough
Roadside pansy border provokes angry reaction from authorities in Somerset, who dubbed the bush a safety hazard.
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Early citrus wins plaudits
Early Spanish citrus arriving on the UK market is showing excellent quality, with good colour and sizes. Exporters have been critised in the past for starting the season prematurely.
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Yuccas make big buccas in Stockas
A yucca plant is the new star of the show in the Swedish stock exchange.
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Smurfit calling all the shots
Smurfit's Marcus Iddon shoots to fame in the clay pigeon world, taking part in the recent Pro Am Clay-Shoot Classic, held in Staffordshire.
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UK brassica conference 2000
The first brassica conference of the new millennium will take place on January 27.
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NFU march on Labour
Disgruntled farmers will gather in Bournemouth today for a rally and march at the Labour party conference.
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Trust me on the...tomatoes
Baz Luhrman talked sunscreen, we talk tomatoes. Both can be lifesavers it seems.