All articles by Kathy Hammond – Page 228

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    Spanish citrus prices slump

    2002-09-09T00:00:00Z

    Growers' leaders in Spain's leading citrus growing area of Valencia have criticised traders for taking advantage of the uncertainty surrounding exports to the US to put downward pressure on prices.

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    Gearing up for Eurep-Gap

    2002-09-05T00:00:00Z

    Citrus-growers in the north-western Argentinean production area of Tucumán held a seminar last week on the requirements for good agricultural practice certification with the European retailer partnership, Eurep-Gap.

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    EMRA opens its doors

    2002-09-05T00:00:00Z

    For the first time in 10 years, world-renowned research station HRI East Malling will be opening its doors for a public open day on September 21.

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    Cox gets earlier

    2002-09-05T00:00:00Z

    Cox picking for long-term storage is already under way in Kent.

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    Geraud is Liverpool's choice

    2002-09-05T00:00:00Z

    Liverpool City Council has selected Geraud Markets (UK) as its preferred partner for the future management and development of the city's nine markets, including the fresh produce wholesale market.

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    Plimsoll draws battle lines

    2002-09-05T00:00:00Z

    The fresh produce industry has set a new record – for declining sales and loss of money, according to figures researched by Plimsoll Analysis.

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    USDA/HSS called to action

    2002-09-05T00:00:00Z

    A report from the US general accounting office (GAO) is calling for action from the US departments of agriculture and health and human services to increase funding for, and build on, the country's Five-A-Day programme.

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    French seek southern markets

    2002-09-04T00:00:00Z

    French onion exporters, finding competition in the UK market tough, are looking to southern Europe to boost sales.

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    Farm ministers Israel bound

    2002-09-04T00:00:00Z

    Thirty ministers of agriculture have already confirmed their plans to participate in the forthcoming Agritech '03 exhibition, to be held in Tel Aviv in May 2003.

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    Waitrose forges potato link

    2002-09-03T00:00:00Z

    Retailer Waitrose and potato supplier Solanum have joined forces to launch www.waitrose.com/potato

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    Caribbean dry spell

    2002-09-03T00:00:00Z

    Crops in the Caribbean's largest islands are looking for additional moisture this hurricane season, according to reports from US agronomists and meteorologists.

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    Co-op bags degradable first

    2002-09-03T00:00:00Z

    UK supermarket retailer The Co-op has launched the country's first fully degradable carrier bag.

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    Argentinean berries suffer

    2002-09-03T00:00:00Z

    High winds and hail in the central Argentinean berry growing area of Coronda damaged about 70 per cent of the planted area of strawberries in the third week of August.

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    Chile lashed by rains

    2002-09-02T00:00:00Z

    As spring approaches in the southern hemisphere, fruit production in Chile is already starting to feel irregular weather conditions which are threatening early stone fruit production.

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    Sharp makes fresh promise

    2002-08-29T00:00:00Z

    Sharp Interpack – Aylesham has moved quickly to assure the continued availability of its fresh produce punnets and trays in the west of England and Wales.

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    NZ in freight turmoil

    2002-08-29T00:00:00Z

    New Zealand flower growers and exporters want the ministry of transport to stop airlines increasing freight rates by 20 per cent from October.

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    F&PA on tour

    2002-08-29T00:00:00Z

    Veronica Richardson of the Flowers & Plants Association (pictured) is travelling around the country next month, spreading word of its new advertising campaign, which is sponsored by the Flower Council of Holland.

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    Florida wins federal funds

    2002-08-29T00:00:00Z

    Florida agriculture commissioner Charles Bronson announces $5 million of federal funds to promote the state's crops world-wide.

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    FDF examines playing field

    2002-08-29T00:00:00Z

    Sylvia Jay, director general of the Food and Drink Federation, is considering whether the UK is hamstrung – due to its own interpretation and implementation of food safety and hygiene legislation – when she presents The Society of Food Hygiene Technology's annual lecture in November.

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    Guernsey discusses its future

    2002-08-29T00:00:00Z

    A series of meetings are now being held in Guernsey concerning the future of the horticultural industry.