All articles by Kathy Hammond – Page 147
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Organic farm opens up
Organic vegetable farmers will have an opportunity to share their experiences of pest, disease and weed management during an HDRA open day at a Herefordshire farm.
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ArticleChileans answer avo concerns
The Chilean Hass Avocado Committee (CHAC) has spoken out to ease concerns expressed in the Chilean press that its growers are heading for over-production in an already over-supplied world market.
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ArticleLabour issues worry Florida
A potential shortage of pickers is already worrying Florida grapefruit growers ahead of the start to the harvest in October.
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ArticleFlorette's new range expanding already
Florette’s You Are What You Eat salad range launched less than three months ago is exceeding the company’s sales expectations to the extent that the range will be expanded and refreshed at the end of the year.
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Kiwis vote on crunch research
NZ apple and pear growers have started voting on a levy to fund crucial research.
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ArticleEcuador ready to challenge EU
Ecuador has said it is ready to take the EU to a World Trade Organisation disputes panel over the €176 tariff regime introduced on January 1, this year as political pressure mounts in the country for action.
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ArticleGetting aggressive on raspberries
The UK raspberry crop is being promoted aggressively this week and next in High Street multiples as the supply chain tries to avoid offer out-stripping demand.
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ArticleTrade's GAP fear
EurepGAP’s announcement that it has reorganised its fee structure has been met with concern by some operators within the industry.
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Produce firms are takeover targets
The fresh produce industry could soon see a raft of takeovers as 272 of its companies are told they must change or face failure.
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Nets get UltraBag revamp
The biggest development in net packaging in 15 years is making its way into the UK fresh produce sector.
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New hygiene cert from Holchem
Hygiene technology specialist Holchem Ltd has launched the first UK nationally accredited hygiene management qualification.
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ArticleNew rules to improve Spitalfields
New health and safety rules have been introduced at New Spitalfields Market designed to put an end to the practice of over-trading and blocking pedestrian and traffic access.
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Tasty toms to make show debut
For the first time ever, there will be a class for tomatoes at the National Fruit Show this autumn.
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Ecuador's growers threaten strike
In Ecuador growers are threatening to strike if the government does not take action to enforce payment of the official banana price.
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Markets in entente cordiale
New Covent Garden Market and Paris’s Rungis market are seeking out greater co-operation.
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Winds ravage Panama
Recent high winds in Panama have severely affected banana production in the Central American country.
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Asparagus prices soar
Prices for asparagus on the wholesale markets were sky-high this week as supplies tightened.
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Cancer study sparks debate
Research published in the British Naturopathic Journal and reported in The Daily Mail this week has sparked fresh debate about the nutritional value of fresh produce.
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ArticleRedbridge snacks in national rollout
Redbridge’s trials selling loose individual pieces of fruit in stores in the Greater London area have proved such a success that its new 5 A DAY fruit snacking range will be rolled out nationwide.
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Asda sparks Fairtrade concern
The Fairtrade Foundation has told FPJ it is “concerned” following discussions with retailer Asda about its plans to introduce its own fair-trade kite-mark on UK-grown produce.