All articles by Kathy Hammond – Page 198

  • Promotion affects kids' diet
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    Promotion affects kids' diet

    2003-09-30T18:40:08Z

    A new report has found that what children eat is influenced by advertising and promotion.

  • Potato crop reported down
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    Potato crop reported down

    2003-09-26T16:00:01Z

    A survey by potatocrop.com has found more four-fifths of potato growers report yields down on last year.

  • Oregon and Washington are expecting 13 per cent more pears this year
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    US pear crop rise

    2003-09-26T14:00:01Z

    The pear crop in the north-western US is expected to be 13 per cent up on last year, but confidence is high.

  • Left to right: Dave Abbott, Peter Siddall, David Mullin and Prof Robert Freedman
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    University merger is R&D's "last chance"

    2003-09-26T12:00:01Z

    The chairman of Horticulture Research International has said the merger with the University of Warwick was a "last chance" for horticultural R&D in the UK.

  • Tomatoes are the latest casualty of a heatwave that is still making its presence felt six weeks on
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    UK tight on toms

    2003-09-25T17:21:08Z

    The effects of the August heatwave are on-going as tomato availability feels the pinch.

  • Just how cost-competitive are Chile's ports?
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    Chilean ports strike back

    2003-09-25T11:00:02Z

    Chilean port representatives have disagreed with exporters on cost-competitiveness but both parties express concern over dockers' strike action.

  • The UK is growing increasing quantities of glasshouse Elsanta every year
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    Late start for UK glasshouses

    2003-09-25T07:00:01Z

    Strawberries are pricey on UK markets this week as the outdoor crop tails off and eager buyers await glasshouse fruit.

  • The BPC will be building on the success of its blight website for next season
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    BPC website success

    2003-09-24T17:00:01Z

    The British Potato Council(BPC) is delighted with the success of its blight website over the summer.

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    Asda goes again

    2003-09-24T15:20:06Z

    Asda launched a second wave of promotional activity ñ Celebrating Home Grown Produce ñ this week following the success of its Buy British campaign.

  • Sainsbury's claims UK market firsts in the ethical arena
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    Sainsbury's makes ethical claims

    2003-09-24T13:03:31Z

    The UK retailer has spoken out following last week's damning report into some supermarket-supplier labour practices.

  • Time-poor, potato-rich
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    Time-poor, potato-rich

    2003-09-24T12:10:11Z

    Hurried shoppers are being encouraged to pick up potatoes in an autumn promotion by the BPC.

  • LEAF gets set for new audit
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    LEAF gets set for new audit

    2003-09-24T11:15:19Z

    Linking the Environment and Farming will be unveiling its new audit to producers and retailers next week.

  • Fruit Logistica revamped
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    Fruit Logistica revamped

    2003-09-23T17:36:00Z

    Event organiser Messe Berlin has announced several changes to the international fresh produce event Fruit Logistica in 2004.

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    Syngenta gives sprout advice

    2003-09-23T12:18:10Z

    A recent specific off label approval has provided Brussels sprout growers with a new opportunity.

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    Schools in focus

    2003-09-23T11:54:18Z

    New projects could see schools become hot beds of horticultural activity and pesticides awareness.

  • Morrison's half-year performance should boost its Safeway bid effort
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    Morrisons receives results boost

    2003-09-18T15:17:03Z

    Supermarket chain Morrisons has reported encouraging interim results that should give it a boost in its bid battle for rival Safeway.

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    Chefs get a lesson in Lamb's lettuce

    2003-09-18T14:48:17Z

    Lamb's lettuce could soon be taking the UK restaurant sector by storm following a promotion at the Restaurant Show this week organised by French producers from the Loire Valley.

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    French apples used to promote English sales

    2003-09-18T14:21:40Z

    The Co-op is to put vouchers in French apple bags, encouraging consumers to buy UK apples on their next visit.

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    Fruitmasters takes over Citronas

    2003-09-17T16:17:27Z

    Dutch fruit producer, importer and distributor group Fruitmasters took over importer and exporter Citronas on Tuesday.

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    Fresh2003 finalised

    2003-09-17T12:20:43Z

    The programme for European trade conference Fresh2003 has been finalised.