All articles by Kathy Miller – Page 21
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Inspections bear fruit
Grower groups and officials in Spain say inspection by the authorities of citrus for export is having the desired effect.
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Free fruit now in schools
The government's pilot free-fruit-for-schools scheme was launched on November 16 in south-east England and the Midlands.
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Verdict on the neighbours
Retail analyst Verdict predicts tough times ahead in the neighbourhood shopping arena.
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Trade cool over global warming study
Collision Course ö Free Trade's Ride on Global Climate, a report published on causes of the greenhouse effect, has been slammed by the fresh produce industry.
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Greenery consolidates UK interests
The Greenery International has revamped its supply chain into the UK with the creation of a combined Dutch operation known as The Greenery UK and a UK operation: The Greenery Superior
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CMi checks in first
A UK-based verification company has been granted approval by European retailers in the Eurep group to uphold its code of best practice.
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Bifga aims for Blair
The British Independent Fruit Growers' Association is aiming high and is taking its grievances straight to the prime minister.
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Chilean cherries face challenging season
Reports from Chile suggest that a cool spring and rising air- freight costs are the main factors shaping the cherry season.
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Chile invests in port facilities
An investment of some $2.3million has enhanced fruit export operations at Chile's Puerto San Antonio.
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Organic sales spiral
Organic food sales are expected to more than double between 2001 and 2005, says a new report Health Foods.
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USDA pilots insurance scheme
The US department of agriculture has approved a pilot apple-crop insurance programme.
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Yorkshire growers take stock
Glasshouse growers in Yorkshire are coming out in support of the work at HRI Stockbridge House with plans to establish an independent technology transfer centre.
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Industry seeks FMCG skills
A major change in attitude in the UK fresh produce sector is seeing increasing emphasis on transferable skills from other industry sectors.
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Greenery closes UK office
The Greenery International is changing the way it markets Dutch produce in the UK.
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Horticulture unites behind HRI
A group of organisations representing the horticulture sector has issued a joint statement on the future of Horticulture Research International, which is faced with funding and job cuts.
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New sales format heads for Midlands
Following a successful roll-out in Bristol in April this year, the UK branch of Israeli exporter, Agrexco is extending its revised market sales structure to Birmingham.
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Sainsbury's clinches organic accolade
UK supermarket, Sainsbury's has won a prestigious award for its organic produce.
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Jaffa to offer marketing licences
Despite the closure of the Jaffa UK office, the Citrus Marketing Board of Israel claims it is augmenting its promotion of the Jaffa brand through a licensing system.
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PMA hears tough talk on EU and GMOs
An international audience at the US Produce Marketing Association International Trade Conference held in Anaheim, California was told of the tasks facing the EU in the era of globalisation as well as the future of GMOs.
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Chilean port strike halted
An indefinite strike called by Chilean stevedores on November 2 at the country's five major ports was cut short on Friday evening.