All articles by Kathy Hammond – Page 144
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ArticleSize of foodservice market over-egged
The government has “massively overstated” the size of the UK eating-out market, according to sector analyst Horizons.
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ArticleFyffes announces surprise de-merger
Fyffes has announced it plans to de-merge its general produce and distribution business into a new business separate from its banana, pineapple and melon operation.
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ArticlePolka earns its spots
Polish-bred primocane raspberry Polka has proved itself in the UK this season.
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ArticleIsraeli date yields blossom
Israeli growers started the date harvest this week forecasting a crop of some 22,000 tonnes.
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ArticlePassionfruit supply pressure
Cool temperatures in major supply sources are threatening availability of passionfruit for the UK market.
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ArticleZespri fortunes change
New Zealand kiwifruit marketer Zespri International is forecasting increased returns across all three product lines as conditions this season combine to produce improved fortunes.
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ArticleTractor scheme faces crossroads
National Farmers Union board of horticulture chairman Richard Hirst has said that the Red Tractor scheme is “at a crossroads” and is calling on growers to make a contribution to the promotion of their products.
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ArticleJazz has unique sound
Worldwide Fruit has revealed the results of research it commissioned into the crispiness of its trade-marked Jazz apple.
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ArticleUK sets own-label trend
The European market for own-label products in the supermarket sector is set to follow the UK’s lead with massive expansion over the next four years.
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ArticleCo-op in swingeing change
The Co-operative Group is returning to its roots with a re-branding exercise and new membership scheme that is likely to see increased emphasis on Fairtrade produce.
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ArticleInnocent starts VAT campaign
Fresh fruit smoothie manufacturer Innocent points the finger of guilt at the Treasury.
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Ernesto makes Florida landfall
As Tropical Storm Ernesto limped across Florida toward the Carolinas, citrus growers were left worrying that it may have spread citrus canker.
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ArticleUS apple forecast released
US apple production in the 2006-07 crop year is forecast to be broadly in line with last season at 229 million bushels, some two per cent down on both last season’s and the five-year average levels.
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ArticleCuba back on track
Cuba is preparing for a recovery in citrus fortunes this season, according to state reports.
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ArticleGutsy new image for Jack Buck
Speciality vegetable grower Jack Buck Growers has launched a new corporate image using award-winning photography via its website www.jackbuck.co.uk
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ArticleSpain fears citrus glut
Citrus production in the Spanish region of Valencia is forecast to make a complete recovery in the upcoming sesason, leading to concern that supply may outstrip demand.
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ArticleBritish mark is trump card
The Union Jack label used by the English apple and pear industry should not be underestimated, according to Adrian Scripps.
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ArticleNZ bridges international GAP
New Zealand growers and exporters hope to benefit from the revamp of their food safety and quality assurance programme for fresh produce.
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ArticleGrowers feel Magners effect
The UK fresh apple market is set to benefit from the success of Irish cider brand Magners.
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Banana proposal denied
Insiders close to the president of the European Parliament have denied Josep Borrell proposed a 20 per cent reduction in the import tariff for bananas arriving in the EU