All articles by Kathy Hammond – Page 243
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Enhanced PGI proposed
The European Commission is proposing improved protection for geographical indications and designations of origin.
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Argentina launches promo
The Argentinean ministers for agriculture and international trade have unveiled a federal export promotion programme for agriculture and food products.
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Cuba eyes US apples
According to the US department of agriculture, a Cuban import agency is planning to buy apples from Washington state.
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Spanish file claim in US
Spanish clementine interests have filed suit in a US district court against an agency of the US department of agriculture.
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Organic chain tightened
The National Farmers' Union is taking action to ensure that businesses in the organic supply chain work more effectively together.
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Spain unveils fruit fly plan
The citrus industry and the local authorities in Valencia have revealed plans for a new control programme in the battle against Mediterranean fruit fly.
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Whitty meets potato people
The potato industry met with Defra minister for food and farming Lord Whitty this week to introduce him to the potato business.
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Strawberry hiccup
Weather conditions in south-west Spain are once again affecting soft fruit production.
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Organic conference sponsored
Retailer Waitrose is sponsoring the UK's first organics research conference hosted by the Organic Centre Wales in Aberystwyth on March 26-28.
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BPC issues new guidance
A fact sheet or new on-line guide are available to British Potato Council levy payers to help control the threat of potato cyst nematode (PCN).
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Royal Show bargain
Readers of the Fresh Produce Journal can save up to 40 per cent on tickets to the Royal Show on July 1-4 at the National Agricultural Centre in Warkwickshire.
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French seek grubbing aid
The European Commission has this week approved a scheme which grants aid to French producers of apples, peaches and nectarines over four years.
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Chiquita gets court approval
Fresh produce multinational Chiquita Brands International announced on March 8 that a US court has approved its bankruptcy plan.
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Storage solutions
Storage problems have threatened the health of this year's potato crop, but to help minimise losses, the British Potato Council is organising a specialist storage event on May 1.
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BPC invites comment
The British Potato Council is appealing for more specific and individual feedback from its levy payers on the future direction of research and development.
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Promar appoints Nestlé man
Food and agricultural consultancy and market researcher Promar International has appointed Pete Farrand as managing director.
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RB Organic gets training bug
Root crop supplier RB Organic's first grower training days were such a success, the company is already organising more.
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Brazil makes apple recovery
Brazilian apple production is forecast to bounce back in 2002 to reach 750,000tonnes, according to a recent USDA report.
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Peeling advice questioned
The Advisory Committee on Pesticides may revise advice from the chief medical officer five years ago that fruit and vegetables for children should be peeled.
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BRC boost for organics body
The Soil Association's certification company, SA Cert Ltd, can now offer organic certification with an optional British Retail Consortium inspection service.