All articles by Kathy Hammond – Page 235
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NFU warns on illegal imports
National Farmers Union office-holders have warned MPs that government proposals for implementation of controls on food and plant imports are insufficient.
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Fishwicks gets prepared
South-Shields based J Fishwick & Sons has moved premises to a purpose built fresh produce distribution depot as it aims to expand into the prepared vegetable market.
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Cranberry health boost
More good news for the healthy properties of the North American cranberry as further research suggests it protects against infection.
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Panic over at pea plant
Following the news of the closure of Albert Fisher's pea processing plant in Kings Lynn, a reprieve has been granted for the 320 employees made redundant and the 120 growers set to lose millions of pounds in wasted crops.
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India-Pakistan tension hits produce
Tensions in the disputed Kashmir province are playing havoc with the fruit trade, but sales have increased since the pressure showed signs of easing.
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Wholesalers greet markets review
London's wholesale markets have welcomed the select committee on agriculture announcement of an independent review of their activities, and the appointment of Nick Saphir to front the investigation.
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HDC plugs the gap
The Horticultural Development Council has published a Pesticide Gap Analysis online.
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Juice sector lauds fresh rules
The fresh juice sector has welcomed a report that recommends stringent guidelines on the packaging claims of fruit drinks.
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UK is eating more fruit
UK consumers are eating 12 per cent more fresh fruit than they were five years ago, according to the latest IGD report on UK food consumption habits which suggests the popularity of convenience food is continuing to rise.
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SAAGA makes quality progress
The South African Avocado Growers Association has said new season fruit arriving in the UK from this week is "some of the best quality fruit our growers have ever exported to Britain".
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Lifeline for Majorca
Potato growers on the Spanish island of Majorca stand to benefit from subsidised lines of credit extended by the regional agriculture executive.
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Ecuadorians seek support
Union activists from Ecuador are drumming up international support for their human rights cause as government officials continue to suspect political foul play.
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Citrus growers demand inspections
Valencia-based citrus growers' association Ava-Asaja is calling on customs authorities in Spain to tighten up inspections and other means of plant health controls on citrus imports from the southern hemisphere.
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Argentina: top fruit exports on a high
The Argentinean peso's devaluation this year is boosting sendings of apples and pears, a US report finds.
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Growers need to win recognition
Producers have made great progress in reducing synthetic inputs used in growing their crops but have not gained the deserved kudos due to a failure to blow their own trumpets, finds the World Apple Report.
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New Zealand changes tack
NZ kiwifruit exporter Zespri International and its reefer charter supplier Seatrade are using Portsmouth as their UK port for direct shipments this season.
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Hail hits Lerida fruit
Storms sweep north-eastern Spain causing hail damage to stone and top fruit crops in the Lerida region.
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Weather strikes US apples
Trade association USApple finds that adverse weather conditions in the spring are reducing apple production from its full potential in the major US growing regions.
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Children's food promos researched
The Food Standards Association is commissioning a review of research into the promotion of foods to children.
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CFA gives grower guidance
The Chilled Food Association has published a new guide for growers of conventional and organic produce.