All articles by Kathy Hammond – Page 218
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Wholesale banana shortage
The UK's wholesale markets are facing a banana shortage as parts of Costa Rica and Colombia are under water due to heavy rains. Compounding the issue are quality problems with fruit from Ecuador.
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Broccoli to benefit from HRI research
Broccoli that stays green for longer could become a commercial reality, it was claimed at the launch of Horticulture Research International's annual report.
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Israeli berries kick off
Agrexco reports that the new season for Carmel strawberries is well underway, with supplies coming into the UK as of last week.
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Italian citrus reduction
Climatic problems and volcanic ash are threatening this winter's harvest of Italian citrus.
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HDC wins Sola for lettuce growers
The Horticultural Development Council (HDC) has gained specific-off-label approval (Sola) for the use of Amistar on protected lettuce crops to control bottom rot.
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Citrus growers demand road repairs
Lemon producers in the key Tucuman growing area in north-west Argentina are calling on government to fulfil its obligations and improve roads to save citrus exports from damage in transit.
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NZ exports boom
Horticultural exports from New Zealand are continuing on an upward curve, according to the latest figures from Statistics NZ.
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Brown-rot measures stepped up
The department for environment, food and rural affairs (Defra) is reminding the industry that updated measures to control potato brown rot come into force on Friday.
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Chile's export model needs repair
The Chilean export model, so envied in the 1980s, is in need of overhaul, according to leading industrial and economic commentators in the South American state.
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NFU issues organic warning
The National Farmers Union has urged all stakeholders to support the government's organic action plan introduced in July.
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Enza and Turners to merge
Enza has announced that Turners & Growers shareholders today approved the purchase of ENZA Limited by the company.
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FSA survey shows consumption rise
On average people in the UK are eating more fresh produce than they did 15 years ago but still fall two portions short of the recommended five a day.
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Mack eyes DGM Potatoes
The two companies are in negotiation with more announcements expected after Christmas.
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Geest warning in trading update
Prepared salads specialist Geest has said several factors will have an impact on its profitability in the second half of the year.
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Brazil looks to pep up export challenge
Two of the leading fruit producers in the north east of Brazil have called for trend-led change and co-operation to drive the country's export industry forward.
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Cue growers get HDC funds
The Horticulture Development Council (HDC) has announced that it will support the Cucumber Growers' Association (CGA) technology demonstration unit at Stockbridge Technology Centre (STC).
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Dixon docked for pesticide abuse
Defra is stepping up its campaign to crack down on illegal pesticide residues in winter lettuce this season as one grower is convicted for use of dimethoate as a result of the 2001-02 monitoring programme.
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Zespri bows out early
New Zealand kiwifruit marketer and exporter Zespri International has had its earliest ever finish to the season in Europe with all ports clear of the fruit this week.
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Christmas present from Higgins
Seed and ware potato grower the Higgins Group is offering interest-free extended credit on orders of seed confirmed before the end of the year.
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French strike fizzles out
Blockades on roads around France erected by hauliers protesting about salary, bonus and retirement issues have been lifted.