All articles by Jane Mornement – Page 7
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Asparagus race is on
Bomfords' asparagus race to top London hotels promises to be bigger and better this summer.
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Zon announces new name at Fruit Logistica
Zon will be officially announcing its change of name, to Fresh Link, at Fruit Logistica this afternoon.
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NFU achieves victory for penalised farmers
The NFU has won a victory for farmers penalised by the Organic Farming Scheme. Defra will be contacting affected producers as a result of sustained pressure from the union.
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Bananas to be extinct by 2013?
Researchers warn bananas could disappear within a decade unless the fruit is genetically modified.
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British Potato 2003 secures new sponsor
Belchim Crop Protection is a new sponsor for the BPC's two-day business and technical event British Potato 2003.
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Industry told to take responsibility for food safety
Food Standards Agency chairman Sir John Krebs has told the industry it is just as responsible for food safety as the government.
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Zon announces a drop in turnover
Dutch sales organisation Zon has announced a drop in turnover due to the lower prices of Dutch asparagus, leeks and cucumbers.
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Florette prepares for IFE
Florette is planning to relaunch some of its most popular lines at London's IFE show. Chef and restaurateur Raymond Blanc will be visiting the Florette stand to demonstrate some of his salad ideas.
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Record asparagus sales for Hargreaves
Hargreaves Plants has reported a record season of sales for its crown asparagus into the home market.
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NFU set to relaunch website
The NFU is preparing to relaunch its website in February. The updated site will include information that farmers can tailor to their individual needs.
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A good Christmas for flower sales
Lingarden reports that despite a disappointing Christmas for high-street retailers, sales of cut flowers and houseplants rocketed during December.
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Sherrif visits HRI East Malling
The High Sherrif of Kent paid a visit to HRI East Malling today to find out more about the r&d work done at the site.
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Hargreaves announces soft fruit trials
Hargreaves Plants announces its plans for expanded soft fruit trials. The plant propagator says it has exclusive access to eight key breeding sources covering strawberries and raspberries.
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Solution for wireworm in potatoes
Syngenta's nematicide Nemathorin now has a label recommendation for wireworm in potatoes.
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Judges prepare for Springfields
Dates and details of the 2003 Springfields Horicultural Exhibition have been confirmed. Guest speakers will include HRI's Michael Wilson.
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Buy-local campaign takes effect
Sir Donald Curry said this week he is urging ministers to support local produce. This is on the back of the Prince of Wales (pictured)'s recent plea to establishments to support local suppliers.
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Barbie boosts Tesco's Pink Lady
Tesco's promotion for Pink Lady apples with Barbie labels attached was a resounding success. Empire World Trade says the campaign helped to emphasise the healthy eating message to young children.
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BRC assure industry that inflation is unlikely
In its shop price index, the British Retail Consortium said figures show there is no danger of inflation. Prices for December remained the same as those for November despite Christmas trade.
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FTA appoints new regional policy manager
The Freight Transport Association has appointed Malcolm Bingham as its regional policy manager and manager of highways, traffic and urban access. Bingham's post is effective this month.
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HDRA and Waitrose celebrate 10th potato day
The 10th potato day will be held by HDRA and Waitrose at Ryton Organic Gardens, Coventry on February 2