All Health articles – Page 98
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ArticleOrganics boom despite recession
New studies show that consumers are still willing to pay for organic fruit and vegetables in spite of the global recession
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ArticleThousands protest against spray ban
Thousands of Philippine banana workers have taken to the streets to protest against the country’s banning of aerial fungicide spraying
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ArticleFreshfel highlights School Scheme issues
Freshfel has again aired its concerns over the European School Fruit Scheme and the communication policy around it
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ArticlePhilippines health body recommends spray ban
The Philippine Department of Health has angered banana workers with its recommendation to ban aerial crop spraying
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ArticleFrench school project to grow in 2010
France’s project to get pupils eating a fruit a week during break time will reach 1m children in 2010, according to the minister of agriculture
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ArticleMr Fruitness project extended
The European Commission has approved another three years of funding for the “Fruitness enjoy it!” project.
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ArticleUnited Fresh launches kids campaign
The association is keen to expand the list of US produce industry leaders already supporting the Children’s Fruit and Vegetable Act of 2009
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ArticleImagination Farms expands sourcing
The addition of apple supplier FirstFruits will allow Imagination Farms to expand its Disney Garden program and further efforts to boost consumption
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ArticlePBH exits US promotion board discussion
The establishment of a national fruit and vegetable research and promotion board is now in the hands of US produce trade leaders
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ArticleMajor gaps in foodborne illness response
A survey by the Produce Safety Project and Safe Tables Our Priority demonstrates the need for better integration and collection of outbreak data in the US
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Article5 A DAY relaunch in the offing
The department of health is to undertake a relaunch of the 5 A DAY scheme, but will have to wait until after the general election next year.
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ArticleSchool meals overhaul gains pace
The Institute of Medicine has recommended that more fruits and vegetables be included in US school meals following extensive lobbying by United Fresh
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ArticleTV exposure to support blues drive
Blueberries from South America will be promoted in the UK via a brand-new television advertising campaign starting this month
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ArticleDel Monte whole Cantaloupe recalled
Northern California retailer Raley’s has removed the fresh melon line from its shelves due to suspected salmonella contamination
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ArticleCPMA plans 5 to 10 A Day facelift
The Canadian Produce Marketing Association is seeking to further raise awareness of the importance of eating a wide range of fresh produce every day
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FPC hits back at baby food doubts
The Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC) has reacted angrily to claims in the national press that baby food pureed from fresh produce may not be safe for children.
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ArticlePandol focuses on employee health
The table grape giant recently joined the local community together in Delano, California, for a one-day health fair
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ArticleStudy highlights Tenderstem tenderness
Research from scientists at Warwick University has shown that Tenderstem broccoli beats all for tenderness
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ArticleIndustry calls for riskiest foods clarification
The Top 10 Riskiest Foods list presents “misleading picture” for US consumers, state United Fresh and PMA
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ArticleDel Monte launches single finger bananas
Distributed in new controlled-ripening packaging, the single finger banana will target “on the go” consumers in North America