All articles by Kathy Hammond – Page 257

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    Defra staff strike on

    2001-10-04T00:00:00Z

    The department of the environment, food and rural affairs fails to satisfy union demands following a staff strike on September 28.

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    Fyffes looks out

    2001-10-04T00:00:00Z

    International fruit supplier Fyffes announces it is seeking "new acquisitions and partnerships".

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    JS hounoured

    2001-10-04T00:00:00Z

    Sainsbury's wins a new accolade in a Chilean sponsored event.

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    Price still right

    2001-10-04T00:00:00Z

    The price of food is still a key factor in influencing retail sales, though over half those asked cited other reasons for buying groceries, according to a recent survey.

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    Spalding success

    2001-10-04T00:00:00Z

    Two men in the fresh produce trade have succeeded in becoming sole shareholders in their Spalding business.

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    Turkish lemons debut

    2001-10-03T00:00:00Z

    The citrus season kicks off for Turkey with lemon sendings to the UK.

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    Roe group goes under

    2001-10-03T00:00:00Z

    One of the best known names in catering supply calls in the receivers.

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    New Solas granted

    2001-10-03T00:00:00Z

    UK growers can now do battle more effectively against pests and disease thanks to specific off-label approvals for two products.

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    Yorkshire looks local

    2001-10-03T00:00:00Z

    Growers in North Yorkshire are embarking on a local food initiative.

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    Citrus market strong

    2001-10-02T00:00:00Z

    South Africa's citrus growers are closing the 2001 season in much better shape than last year.

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    More waste, less rubbish

    2001-10-02T00:00:00Z

    One supermarket is packaging all organic fruit in biodegradable materials.

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    Late grape warning

    2001-09-30T00:00:00Z

    The largest supplier of South African grapes into the UK warns of a late start to the season.

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    Asda backs British

    2001-09-27T00:00:00Z

    UK supermarket Asda is backing UK top fruit this autumn to celebrate the country's best harvest for many years.

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    Belgian spud waxes lyrical

    2001-09-27T00:00:00Z

    An estimated 2,000 tonnes of waxy Flandria potatoes are expected to be available through the Belgian auctions this season.

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    Boon de Florette

    2001-09-27T00:00:00Z

    A French prepared salads grower earns international recognition for quality at its UK plant.

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    Golden crisp opportunity

    2001-09-27T00:00:00Z

    A leading crisp manufacturer works with a multiple on own-label promotion.

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    Defra on the defensive

    2001-09-27T00:00:00Z

    The department for the environment, farming and rural affairs rebuts a recent Friends of the Earth report on pesticides testing in the UK.

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    Europe's Favorita

    2001-09-27T00:00:00Z

    Ecuador's largest banana producing company visits the UK as part of its drive to infiltrate the European market.

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    Produce holding up

    2001-09-27T00:00:00Z

    The UK fresh produce industry has been largely unaffected by the terror attacks in the US earlier this month.

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    Pink on parade

    2001-09-27T00:00:00Z

    Pink Lady makes its mark on London Fashion Week.