All articles by Kathy Hammond – Page 117
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Poll shows industry feeling
Almost two-thirds of respondents to last week’s freshinfo poll believe that the price structure in the UK fresh produce market is alienating growers and exporters targeting this market.
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ArticleNZ Braeburn drop cheers French
The French apple sector has been cheered by the news that the New Zealand Braeburn crop is likely to be some 20 per cent down on last season.
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ArticleBio logo causes dismay
To the dismay of the UK trade, the European Commission has unveiled a new logo to be used on all labelled organic products with effect from January 2009 as well as a draft regulation governing its use.
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ArticleWaitrose warms to tomatoes
A new Waitrose store in Hertfordshire is buying all its electricity from a supplier that sources the energy from two Waitrose tomato growers.
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ArticleKenyan supplies threatened
Political and social unrest in Kenya has spread to fresh-produce growing areas threatening the harvest and supplies to the UK and European market.
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GLA in VAT victory
The Gangmaster’s Licensing Authority is congratulating itself on identifying more than £2 million in VAT payments that are due to be paid to the Exchequer during the first 12 months of the authority’s operation to March 2007.
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ArticleTight lemon prices rise
Spanish lemon prices are on the increase, as demand shows signs of outstripping supply.
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Lancs wholesaler prepares to move on
A highly successful Lancashire wholesaler is facing moving from its premises of 30 years as residential neighbours complain of noise.
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ArticleRhubarb gap warning
Growers of forced rhubarb in the renowned Wakefield Triangle are warning that there could be a gap in supply next month due to inclement weather.
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ArticleSprout sales tail off
Demand for Brussels sprouts has tailed right off after a successful Christmas trading period, leaving growers puzzled.
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ArticleProduce shines for Tesco
Sales of nuts were up 70 per cent over Christmas, and the produce department shone brightly for the UK's number one too.
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UK growers weather storms
Heavy rainfall and high winds were causing concern to growers on Wednesday.
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ArticleArava frosts cause severe damage
Temperatures as low as -4°C on Monday night have caused severe damage to crops in the Arava Valley in Israel.
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ArticleSpanish forecast strawb drop
Spanish growers have been experiencing difficulties getting sufficient seasonal workers from overseas before the start of the strawberry season later this month.
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ArticleHalf eat fewer than 5 A DAY
A survey into UK nutrition and eating habits released today reveals that over half the nation - 55 per cent - is still only consuming three portions or fewer of fruit and veg a day.
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Single payments fiasco costs taxpayer £63m
Conservatives in the European Parliament have said that the true cost of Margaret Beckett’s failures as UK farm and environment minister to get 2005 single farm payments out in time is only just being realised now.
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ArticleMack in Birmingham breach
Mack’s Birmingham Wholesale Market branch and one of its traders have been hit with a court bill of £15,500 in fines and costs.
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ArticlePEACH completion postponed
Implementation of Defra’s PEACH system for the import of plant-health controlled goods will not go ahead until after Easter.
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ArticleTurkey rains hit stocking-fillers
Rainfall in Turkey over the last 10 days is likely to bring about an early end to the satsuma season from the country.
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Suriname sets banana sights
The banana industry in Suriname is going through a major resurgence thanks to national government and EU aid programmes.