All articles by Kathy Hammond – Page 133
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WTO panel gets the nod
The World Trade Organisation approved the creation of a disputes panel to investigate Ecuador’s complaint about the European Union banana import tariff on Tuesday.
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Murcian cold snap
Spain is in the midst of a cold snap that is slowing vegetable production and could threaten stonefruit blossom.
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ArticleAldicarb out of commission
Bayer CropScience is to drop certain uses of its aldicarb product Temik in the EU following the European Commission’s ruling to reduce maximum residue levels to the minimum level of determination.
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ArticleUK cauli supply headache
The UK cauliflower market looks likely to continue for most of the spring with an overabundance of supply and likely price promotions from the multiples.
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ArticleSpanish gusts wreak havoc
Producers are counting the cost after high winds swept across many production areas in Spain last week, affecting a wide variety of crops.
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ArticleUK trade to feel GLA heat
Fresh produce firms can expect to be targeted by further actions like the one that exposed practices at Bomfords’ packhouses, which freshinfo exclusively revealed last week.
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ArticleSupermarkets react to Bomfords issue
Supermarkets have been reacting this week to the Gangmaster Licensing Authority’s investigation into Bomfords’ labour providers by promising a close look at their dealings with their suppliers.
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ArticleStrawberry recovery
Strawberry supplies from Spain are expected to settle down finally after what has been a very tricky start to the season.
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Sealed Air in produce move
Shrink-packaging supplier Sealed Air has just appointed a fresh-produce packaging specialist, Paul Feeley.
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Food firms must bounce back
Food safety and security have a huge impact on businesses and the ability of companies to bounce back from damaging events depends enormously on how these issues are addressed, a food-safety specialist has warned.
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ArticleWinds damage crops across Spain
Producers are counting the cost after high winds swept across many production areas in Spain last week affecting a wide variety of crops.
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ArticleLeaves need dry spell
Wet and warm weather so far this month is casting a shadow over plantings of speciality leafy salads in the UK.
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ArticleOnion job an ordeal
Onion growers warn that the wet conditions so far this month have been far from ideal for drilling and are threatening to delay the new crop.
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ArticleEasy does it for Valencians
The regional government of Valencia in Spain has unveiled five new easy-peel varieties to be planted as part of an ambitious variety renewal programme.
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ArticleLeek growers in record season
UK Leek growers have enjoyed one of the best seasons for their product on record.
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Banana growers in tariff campaign
EU banana producers are joining forces with their ACP counterparts in a global campaign to try and keep the €176 per tonne EU banana import tariff.
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ArticleBomfords first to feel GLA force
The Gangmasters’ Licensing Authority has revoked the licences of all seven labour-providers supplying three of supermarket-supplier Bomfords packhouse sites, one with immediate effect.
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Offer deadline issued on JS
The Takeover Panel has set a deadline for the private equity consortium interested in J Sainsbury to make a bid.
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ArticleTenants welcome Garden plan
Covent Garden Market Tenants’ Association has welcomed redevelopment plans announced by the Covent Garden Market Authority (CGMA) last month.
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ArticleFairtrade warnings sounded
Fairtrade Fortnight’s high-profile launch this week has brought ethical trading to the forefront of public awareness, but also ushered in warnings from the trade.