All articles by Kathy Hammond – Page 213

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    US consumers prefer fresh

    2003-02-11T00:00:00Z

    According to a study reported by the Produce Marketing Association in the US, half of all US consumers prepare home-cooked meals with fresh vegetables.

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    Honduran exports rise

    2003-02-10T00:00:00Z

    A US study has found that non-traditional exports from the Central American nation are on the rise.

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    EU organic consultation under way

    2003-02-10T00:00:00Z

    The European Commission has launched an internet consultation exercise about the future of organic farming.

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    Windwards worry

    2003-02-06T00:00:00Z

    Windwards Bananas md Bernard Cornibert is calling for "responsible retailing" as the Wal-Mart group positions itself alongside other suitors in the race to take over Safeway and supermarket price wars on bananas continue.

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    Guernsey glass row

    2003-02-06T00:00:00Z

    A row has erupted in Guernsey over the purchase of Les Nicolles 22.5 acre rose nursery for use either as a housing estate or a school.

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    Israeli flowers fight on

    2003-02-06T00:00:00Z

    Fierce competition in the flower trade in Europe has caused a 30 per cent downfall in prices of Israeli-grown roses, gypsophila, solidago and anemones.

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    Friday is Flower Day

    2003-02-06T00:00:00Z

    Friday is Flower Day thanks to the support of leading industry organisations for the Flower Council of Holland (FCoH) campaign.

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    Produce health check

    2003-02-06T00:00:00Z

    In a move that should be of enormous benefit to naturally healthy fresh produce, draft proposals from the EU intend to ban food companies from making spurious health claims about their products.

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    Fruit Logistica breaks record

    2003-02-06T00:00:00Z

    Fruit Logistica organiser Messe Berlin is hailing last month's show as the best in the fruit-trade for high-level commercial contacts. Trade visitor attendance rose by 14 per cent breaking previous records for the event, which featured 850 exhibitors from 45 countries.

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    Chile and NZ tie in apple rankings

    2003-02-06T00:00:00Z

    For the first time in eight years, New Zealand has had to share top spot with another apple producing country – Chile – in a survey measuring international competitiveness.

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    New look for new season

    2003-02-05T00:00:00Z

    Capespan reports that its first shipment of Royal Gala from South Africa is on the water and destined for the as early season pears are already receiving a warm welcome and it unveils a new corporate image (pictured) for the new season.

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    Chips are up

    2003-02-05T00:00:00Z

    Chip Week this year from February 17-23 is set to be largest ever, according to event-organiser The British Potato Council which is employing the services of celebrity chef Ainsley Harriot (pictured) to help promote its message.

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    Canine boost to canker battle

    2003-02-05T00:00:00Z

    Dogs may soon be able to sniff out citrus canker and alert inspectors to the disease at an early stage.

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    US welcomes WAPA progress

    2003-02-04T00:00:00Z

    The World Apple & Pear Association (WAPA) moved closer to the establishment of a world quality mark for apples and pears at its most recent meeting at Fruit Logistica last month as its efforts earned support in the US pear sector.

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    Tesco in Irish expansion

    2003-02-03T00:00:00Z

    UK supermarket group Tesco is reported to be expanding its operation in Ireland.

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    Rains batter blueberries

    2003-02-03T00:00:00Z

    Heavy rainfall in Chile last week has affected blueberry production in the south of the country.

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    Store battle over bananas

    2003-02-03T00:00:00Z

    According to UK press reports, Caribbean leaders claim a takeover of Safeway by Wal-Mart Asda will bring increased problems for the beleaguered banana industry in the Caribbean.

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    Fungi boost pepper yields

    2003-01-31T00:00:00Z

    A study by US department of agriculture researchers has found that fungi living on plant roots can increase capsicum yields.

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    SunWorld files for bankruptcy

    2003-01-31T00:00:00Z

    California-based new-variety breeder and licensor Sun World International has filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

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    Sainsbury's makes Supermarkets' appointment

    2003-01-31T00:00:00Z

    Stuart Mitchell has been appointed managing director of Sainsbury's Supermarkets effective from February 1. Sara Weller becomes deputy md.