All articles by Kathy Hammond – Page 252

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    Conference called

    2001-11-21T00:00:00Z

    Harper Adams University College is hosting a national food chain conference in April 2002.

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    Organics: UK leads, but more support needed

    2001-11-19T00:00:00Z

    The UK tops the European league table for organic food sales, but the government must redouble its efforts in supporting the nation's organic producers.

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    Valencia label makes strides

    2001-11-19T00:00:00Z

    Just two years since it was set up, the Valencia denomination of origin for citrus, Citricos Valencianos, has carved out a successful niche.

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    Morocco recovers

    2001-11-18T00:00:00Z

    Citrus volumes from Morocco are expected to recover this season following the all time low of last season.

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    UK apples left off shelves

    2001-11-18T00:00:00Z

    An independent report confirms the findings of English Apples & Pears' own survey: that supermarkets are not devoting enough shelf space to the domestic top fruit crop.

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    PremierLine makes direct offer

    2001-11-15T00:00:00Z

    A new insurance company is offering insurance policies directly to small retail businesses.

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    Cherries escape unscathed

    2001-11-15T00:00:00Z

    Chile is looking forward to a strong start to its stone fruit season with cherries expected to arrive in the before the end of November.

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    Berry supply tightens

    2001-11-15T00:00:00Z

    Availability of red berries on the UK market is shortening at a difficult point in the year-round supply calendar.

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    FSA probes assurance

    2001-11-15T00:00:00Z

    The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is launching a comprehensive review of food assurance schemes in the belief they may be confusing consumers.

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    HRI boosts diversity

    2001-11-14T00:00:00Z

    A new initiative from HRI hopes to help growers in Lincolnshire diversify production.

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    Budgens launches web support

    2001-11-12T00:00:00Z

    Supermarket chain Budgens has unveiled a new technical services facility for suppliers.

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    Frost strikes NZ berries

    2001-11-12T00:00:00Z

    A cold snap late in the spring in New Zealand has cost some blueberry growers dearly.

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    Guatemala urged to diversify

    2001-11-11T00:00:00Z

    Tumbling coffee prices could be a catalyst for Guatemalan fruit exports.

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    Apple aid halved

    2001-11-11T00:00:00Z

    US growers are dismayed that promised government assistance has been reduced by 50 per cent to $75million.

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    Sweet Tentation

    2001-11-08T00:00:00Z

    The Tentation Club celebrates the new season with a day out in the orchards.

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    Make your intentions known

    2001-11-08T00:00:00Z

    Produce businesses wishing to become a supplier in the national free-fruit-for-schools scheme have until December to declare their interest, according to the Fresh Produce Consortium.

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    WCF honours innovation

    2001-11-08T00:00:00Z

    The Worshipful Company of Fruiterers presented its environmental awards last week, honouring four innovative winners.

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    Media sprout frenzy

    2001-11-08T00:00:00Z

    UK-grown Brussels sprouts are being renamed.

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    Hedon and Ginwell get Drax

    2001-11-08T00:00:00Z

    Hedon Salads Ltd and Ginwell Ltd announce the full acquisition of Drax nursery from English Village Salads Ltd, part of Geest.

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    Next step for global codes

    2001-11-08T00:00:00Z

    The fresh produce industry moves one step closer to its goal of an internationally accepted system of traceability for fruit and vegetables.