All articles by Kathy Hammond – Page 48
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Organic sector urges data sharing
A leading organic sector body has criticised government delays in sharing market data which it says is stifling business planning.
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ArticlePineapple prices hit record highs
The pineapple market is extremely tight following a period of oversupply that sent prices plummeting.
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ArticleBlueberry growers vote yes
Blueberry growers and importers in the US have voted to continue their promotion, research and information order.
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Hortiberia directors break away
Three directors of the Spanish grower group Hortiberia based in Murcia have broken away to form their own sales organisation.
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ArticleSweeter fruit forecast from New York
High light levels in New York state so far this summer will lift sugar content in the state’s apple crop, growers report.
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Co-op starts work on new wind farm
The Co-operative Group began work this week on a 14 MW wind farm in Cambridgeshire.
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Norbert Dentressangle signs Asda deal
Asda has renewed its contract with Norbert Dentressangle (ND) for the management of eight Asda service centres (ASCs) - the hub of Asda’s recycling operations - for a further five years, to support the retailer’s commitment to waste reduction.
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Horti Fair unveils new congress
Amsterdam-based trade fair Horti Fair and Horti Fair Fresh will bring together exhibitors and delegates from the international trade in both ornamentals and fresh fruit and vegetables from 1-4 November.
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ArticleNew appointment for Henderson Brown
Food sector recruitment specialist Henderson has strengthened its team with the appointment of Liz Orpwood as a consultant.
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ArticleGrape demand divides market
The grape market is a game of two halves as white product struggles to maintain sales momentum while red fruit is in strong demand with high prices.
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US scientists in greening breakthrough
US department of agriculture (USDA) scientists are using a technology known as FTIR-ATR spectroscopy to identify rapidly and with 95 per cent accuracy citrus plant leaves infected with the devastating disease known as citrus greening.
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ArticleSainsbury's chilli sales climb
Sainsbury’s reported this week that its chilli sales have risen 15 per cent year on year.
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ArticleReynolds offers caterers Sofia
Catering supply specialist Reynolds is offering British Sofia salad potatoes to the UK foodservice industry on an exclusive basis.
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ArticleUK POs suffer mass de-recognition
More than half of the UK’s producer organisations (POs) are facing liquidation and their member-companies could soon be staring down the barrel of insolvency.
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ArticleSummer sun benefits New York apples
High light levels in New York state so far this summer will lift sugar content in the state’s apple crop, growers report.
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FSA suspends board member
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has suspended a board member following an allegation of gross misconduct.
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ArticleAtlasFram seals fuel futures deal
Purchasing group AtlasFram has launched a fuel futures scheme for its membership to bring down their red diesel costs.
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ArticleIncreased onion yields loom
Increased acreage and yields of onions are forecast in both the UK and the Netherlands for the upcoming season, but growing conditions over the next six to eight weeks could yet have a major impact on the crop.
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ArticleFlorette account up for grabs
Fresh prepared produce brand Florette is putting its creative account up for review as it looks to grow its share in salads and break into new categories.
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ArticleStonefuit in crisis as prices crash
Italian and Spanish peach and nectarine growers have said their sector is in crisis as prices plunge to just half of last year’s levels.