All articles by Kathy Hammond – Page 67
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ArticleAdjudicator plans get lukewarm reception
Considering how widespread calls for a supermarket ombudsman have been over the past 10 years, government announcement this week of plans for a grocery adjudicator have been met with a lukewarm reaction.
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ArticleGrocery adjudicator announced
Growers, suppliers and supermarkets have moved a step closer to having supply disputes investigated by a new Groceries Code Adjudicator (GCA).
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ArticleSpanish lemon exporters in quality move
Spanish lemon exporters meeting the required quality standards will benefit from being able to use a new logo showing they have achieved certified exporter status granted by their trade organisation Ailimpo.
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Health campaigners want produce promotion
Children’s health campaigners have said they would like to see fresh produce given more promotion.
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ArticleSouth American frosts cause state concern
Both growers and the authorities in Argentina and Chile are remaining guarded when it comes to counting the cost of the cold snap that struck southern South America two weeks ago.
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ArticleColombian banana growers link up
Banana producers in Colombia have grouped together to form a federation to represent and defend their interests.
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Worldwatch examines food waste
Independent research organisation the Worldwatch Institute is running a project funded by the Bill & Melissa Gates Foundation dubbed Nourishing the Planet which aims to find sustainable solution to reduce global hunger and rural poverty including tackling food waste in the developed and developing world.
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Unica-Zon link up to benefit UK
The UK supply chain stands to benefit from a new link up between Spanish and Dutch salad co-operatives to provide a smooth transition at the changeover in seasons.
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ArticleFlorida grapefruit under threat
Increasingly extreme weather conditions in the southern US state of Florida are threatening the future viability of grapefruit production.
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UK plum crop forecast revealed
UK stonefruit growers started harvesting a bumper plum crop this week with volumes marketed through the multiple retailers forecast to climb 14 per cent last year to 3,847 tonnes.
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ArticleDom Rep banana controls lifted
The Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC) scored a major victory on Wednesday securing the immediate lifting of unnecessary controls for bananas from the Dominican Republic and saving importers tens of thousands of pounds and lengthy delays.
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ArticleRHS honours NIAB man
The Royal Horticultural Society has awarded a vegetable specialist from the National Institute of Agricultural Botany (NIAB) with a medal of honour for his services to horticulture.
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ArticleIntercitrus ratifies supply contract deal
Spanish body Intercitrus has ratified a new sales contract that aims to put trade of oranges and easy peelers on a much more professional footing.
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Brakes wins accolade for Green Train
Brakes has won recognition for its Spanish fresh produce supply initiative.
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ArticleZespri says court case is 'wasteful'
New Zealand fresh produce marketer Turners & Growers began its court case this week to loosen Zespri’s grip on the NZ kiwifruit industry.
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ArticlePressure piled on for potatoes in 5 A DAY
Pressure is building for government to include fresh potatoes as a portion of vegetables in its recommended 5 A DAY message.
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ArticleUK lettuce growers in export boost
UK wholehead and baby leaf lettuce growers are taking advantage of opportunities for export to continental Europe this summer.
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ArticleNZ Braeburn in 20-year low
New Zealand apple producers are increasingly concerned at slow movement of fruit through the supply chain in the UK and Europe.
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Fresca kids are a winner
Fresca Group company MMG Citrus has been working with local secondary school Cornwallis Academy to come up with a prize-winning marketing strategy.
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Second Fruit Summit date set
The Macfrut exhibition in Cesena on 5 October this year will host the second Fruit Summit organised jointly with Italian fresh produce data and service provider CSO.