All articles by Kathy Hammond – Page 9
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Greenery UK in major glasshouse deal
The Greenery UK is building new tomato glasshouses in a major deal with two Suffolk growers and a waste-management company.
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ND expands Chile logistics operation
Norbert Dentressangle has been steadily growing its share of the Chilean perishables market 18 months after its launch in Latin America.
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Poskitt elected acting NFU chair
The National Farmers’ Union has announced that Guy Poskitt will become acting chairman of the NFU Horticulture & Potatoes Board from next month as Sarah Dawson takes time off to have her baby.
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Spanish strawberry prices climb
Prices for Spanish strawberries have been strengthening after a period of inclement weather caused delays in harvesting.
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Chileans outline potato research
Chilean scientists are working on bringing seven new potato varieties to market.
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Managed pubs lead the way in foodservice
The most dynamic growth in the UK’s foodservice sector is coming from managed pubs, according to a new report from Horizons, handing fresh produce suppliers a market opportunity.
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New smoothie makes two-portion claim
A new smoothie launched last month is taking high-end retailers and the mothers market by storm.
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Growers analyse European berry output
Representatives from the French, Spanish and Italian strawberry sectors met in Italy last week to share information on the new season.
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Stourgarden extends Rosanna range
Stourgarden has launched a new Rosanna pink onion pack to extend the range and raise funds for charity.
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Jersey Royals arrive three weeks early
The earliest ever supply of Jersey Royal potatoes reached the UK mainland on 1 March going into selected Marks & Spencer stores.
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Chilean concern as exports dip
Chilean fruit producers’ federation Fedefruta has estimated that exports so far this season are a worrying eight per cent down on the same period in 2012.
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New research backs brassicas for health
A gene discovery by Australian scientists indicates that leafy green vegetables could be even better for our health than previously thought.
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Redfox and Anglia Farmers reveal partnership
Anglia Farmers and Redfox have launched a new service for fresh produce businesses at the FPJ Conference in Cambridge.
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Lea Valley salads head to Westminster
A giant pepper and cucumber helped raise awareness of UK salad crops yesterday when Essex and Hertfordshire growers headed to Westminster.
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Chingford man makes Zim trip pay
Chingford Fruit’s commercial manager Shaun Hockey has raised £11,000 for charity on a four-week awareness and fundraising trip to Zimbabwe.
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Argentina calculates impact of hail damage
Hail has struck an important apple and pear growing region in Argentina.
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SATI focuses on ethical message
The South African Table Grape Industry (SATI) will be promoting its produce in the UK market again this year following the success of last season’s activity.
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Total Produce records earnings growth
The Total Produce group has put in a strong performance for 2012 despite Europe still being in the grip of recession.
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Cold snap sweeps Spain
A cold snap accompanied by winds, rainfall and snow on higher ground last week swept across southern and eastern Spain last week
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Del Monte takes to the beach
Del Monte Fresh is running a Beach Bash Dash competition in the US to promote its produce to students.