All articles by Kathy Hammond – Page 184
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ArticleIndustry fortunes turn around
The fresh produce industry in the UK may finally be turning a corner with signs of sustainable improvement, according to a new report.
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ArticleCape Fruit in Cool launch
Capespan has launched a Cape Fruit is Cool campaign to school-age children in support of the South African apple season.
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Winter lettuce sector rapped
The poor performance of winter lettuce growers in terms of their pesticide use is not acceptable, the Fresh Produce Consortium said this week.
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Steering group changes direction
The National Horticulture Forum is celebrating a successful first two years this month with plans to enlarge its steering group to take account of the retailer perspective on R&D.
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ArticleUK potato planting figures released
The BPC has released its first estimates for the planted area of potatoes in the UK this season.
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FSA action plan features fruit
The Food Standards Agency has agreed an action plan on the promotion of foods to children which includes the recommendation that retailers market fruit at the checkout.
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TNA wins patents case
Entrepreneur Alf Taylor of packaging machinery specialist TNA has won an extensive patent case against Ishida.
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ArticleKenyan growers gear up for EurepGAP
Small-holder growers in Kenya are starting to reap the benefits of a number of USAid-funded Horticulture Development Council projects.
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ArticleAsda celebrates five years with Wal-Mart
Asda is celebrating five years within the Wal-Mart fold this summer.
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Chinese breakthrough for UK seed
UK seed potatoes should soon be allowed onto the Chinese markets.
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ArticleGolden Delicious makes up ground
A tight supply situation on Golden Delicious looks set for a resolution soon.
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ArticlePolytunnel planning predicament
The issue of planning permission for polytunnels and mobile-home accommodation for workers is hanging over one of the UK's largest berry growers.
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ArticleRedbridge broadens Britfresh
Nation-wide wholesaler Redbridge Produce & Flowers is extending its Britfresh concept to cover European produce.
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ArticleWhitefields invests in Etna
Carrot supplier Whitefields Produce has made a major machinery investment.
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ArticleSouth African growers win Chinese gold
South African citrus growers have been granted access for their products into China.
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Potatoes in Practice
Scotland and the North of England gets its own specialist potato agronomy event.
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ArticleCalifornia reports cherry success
The California Cherry Advisory Board is reporting a very successful season in the UK.
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ArticlePink Lady® future still safe
Debate has surfaced in the industry regarding Pink Lady® apples' future as a premium brand.