All articles by Kathy Hammond – Page 209
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Thompson cements YPC future
Gilbert Thompson (Leeds) Ltd is in advanced negotiations with Ernest White Ltd and its bankers to buy out Ernest White's 50 per cent share in the Yorkshire Produce Centre, which the two companies established three years ago.
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Avicorn on the move
Avicorn Ltd, one of the country's leading importers and exporters of fresh produce, has moved to modern premises in Peterborough.
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Multiples pledge Windward allegiance
Tesco and Sainsbury's have both pledged their continued support to organic and Fairtrade bananas from the Windward Islands.
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Smaller is more beautiful
Nisa-Today's is making innovations to cater for a fresh produce offer for its smallest stores.
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New farming image campaign takes shape
The UK's cross-industry campaign to improve the public's understanding of agriculture and horticulture – known as the Image of Agriculture campaign – is taking shape ahead of its official launch just before Easter.
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Murcia on guard
Growers in Murcia in south-eastern Spain are keeping a watchful eye on the weather as the seasons move from salads and vegetables to melons and stone fruit.
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New Zealand "gloomy"
According to a report in national daily the New Zealand Herald, the latest report from NZ's National Bank finds the outlook among the country's farmers and growers is "gloomy".
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Dole deal struck
US produce multi-national Dole Food Company Inc has announced a long-anticipated merger agreement.
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Plant growth breakthrough
Scientists at the John Innes Centre have made a biological breakthrough which could have implications for the future of new variety development.
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Rain threatens berries
Heavy rain in Huelva today is threatening Spanish strawberry production.
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Prognosfruit venue unveiled
The organising committee for the European top-fruit crop forecast conference Prognosfruit, has revealed plans so far for this summer's event.
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Pink Lady exceeds expectation
Pink Lady market growth in key European destinations has exceeded expectation during the northern hemisphere season.
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Asparagus welcomes warm spell
The dry spring is promising to be a blessing for the UK asparagus industry as it waits to start harvesting around the end of May.
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Honduras grows less traditional
Agricultural authorities in Honduras have published reports highlighting how one key product could help exporters of bananas diversify their offer.
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PMA research underway
The Produce Marketing Association (PMA) in the US is starting work on research into an industry product database (IPD).
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Washington apples in legal battle
The Washington Apple Commission is trying to get a federal judge to support its right to a levy.
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Brazil acts against sudden death
The world's largest orange grower has swung decisively into action to combat a mysterious disease which is threatening production.
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Zespri estimates crop increase
New Zealand kiwifruit marketeer and exporter Zespri International estimates its green kiwifruit crop should be five per cent up in volume on last season.
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Pillow packs in the firing line
Research published recently in the British Journal of Nutrition questions the use of modified atmosphere (MA) technology in pre-packed salads as it may minimise nutrient values.
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HumberVHB specialises
The classic round tomato trade in the UK should be less pressured this season according to major grower HumberVHB which is dedicating its glass to the production of speciality varieties.