All articles by Kathy Hammond – Page 2
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ArticleBlackcurrant market stat attack foiled
A Polish blackcurrant crop forecast has been criticised as a cynical attempt to influence market prices
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ArticleSainsbury's pulls watercress in E. coli scare
The retailer takes action as a precautionary measure in relation to a possible E. coli outbreak
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ArticleMixed season for stonefruit
The fine weather has made it ideal for eating summer fruits, and the stonefruit category is seeing solid growth despite a reduction in supermarket promotions
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ArticleSpanish lemon crop expected to rise
Output of lemons is forecast to increase in Spain this season
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ArticleBlackcurrant growers relish Ribena deal
GSK's sale of Ribena brand gives growers an opportunity to develop a new relationship
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ArticleGrape scientist honoured for outstanding work
Varieties developed by the researcher account for half of California's entire output
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ArticleGovernment sets off fresh neonics row
Reacting to a parliamentary committee report, the government opens old wounds on pesticides and pollinators
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ArticleStaffline targets growers with new division
Ex-HOPS manager Jimmy Davies becomes divisional director at newly established Staffline Agriculture
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ArticleConsumers urged to Trust The Tractor
Red Tractor Assurance launches Red Tractor Week on 16 September
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ArticleSainsbury's commits R&D funds
Supermarket giant makes seven-figure sum available for suppliers' research projects
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ArticleFelixstowe welcomes FPC visitors
The fresh produce industry is invited on a guided tour of the Suffolk port
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ArticleFresca Group posts pre-tax loss
Closure of Mack Service among a series of exceptionals to bring overall company results down
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ArticleStourgarden relishes start of the onion season
The UK onion campaign is underway and prospects are good for a recovery on 2012
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ArticleTotal Produce delights in strong first half
The Irish multinational posts a robust performance boosted by acquisitions, but admits of frustrations in UK market
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ArticleNew acquisition for Univeg Group
Daffodil specialist New Generation is acquired by Univeg subsidiary Winchester Growers
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ArticleFruit Show announces 80th birthday celebration
The National Fruit Show is welcoming a host of new trade stands and offers an FPJ-sponsored conference programme next month
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ArticleFresh Direct seeks investment
The foodservice supplier denies rumours that it is up for sale and says it seeks investment for a £250m turnover drive
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ArticlePeas squeezed by record late harvest
Ardo UK reports on the challenges for this year's vining pea crop, with its output down 14 per cent
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ArticleBroccoli makes arthritis breakthrough
Researchers have found a link between calabrese and the prevention of osteoarthritis
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ArticleWaitrose goes behind bars for new initiative
The up-market retailer wants to help young offenders get into work