All articles by Laura Gould – Page 35
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Laverstoke to present on soil biology at fruit show
An agronomist from Laverstoke Park’s Soil Biology and Chemistry Laboratory will be presenting a paper on soil biology and compost at the National Fruit Show.
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New pallet industry website proves a hit
The new BREPAL website has been extremely well received and is rapidly being regarded as a valuable online industry resource.
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Israeli Sharonfruit heads to Europe
The first shipment of Sharonfruit from Israeli shipper Agrexco is leaving the country on October 8.
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Oz growers urged to voice labour opinions
Australian body Growcom is urging horticultural growers to complete telephone surveys conducted by the federal department of education, employment and workplace relations (DEEWR), to help identify the need for a Pacific Island worker scheme.
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Organic study launched for Irish region
Ireland’s minister for food and horticulture is launching an organic feasibility study in the region of Kerry, according to the Irish Times.
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Jaffa relaunch scores for industry
Around 150 industry insiders turned up at the Feyenoord football stadium in Rotterdam last week to witness the unveiling of the new Jaffa logo.
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Forder steps down from Mack stonefruit role
Mack Multiples has announced the departure of Stuart Forder, commercial director for stonefruit.
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Transport efficiency under microscope
Preparations for a government survey to monitor the performance of food and drink delivery vehicles in 2009 are well underway.
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Fresca board strengthened by new appointment
Paul Butlin has been appointed to the board of Fresca, the UK’s largest independent supplier of fresh produce.
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MEPs call for better school scheme funding
MEPs have called for greater funding and a wider scope for the EU school fruit distribution programme.
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Gregg Wallace confirmed at BLSA conference
Masterchef and Veg Talk presenter Gregg Wallace has been confirmed as a speaker at the fourth British Leafy Salads Conference.
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Solid September for Asda
Asda has reported “strong sales growth” in September, according to Reuters.
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Israeli citrus makes early appearance
The Israeli citrus export season has kicked off earlier than usual, due to a spate of warm weather that has caused early ripening of all varieties.
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Kenyan horticultural sendings boosted
Earnings from Kenyan horticulture exports almost doubled in the first half of 2008, according to African press reports, with volumes up by a quarter.
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Jordanian veg enjoys export boost
Exports of vegetables from Jordan rose during the first seven months of 2008 by three per cent compared to the year-earlier period.
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Capespan scoops export award
Capespan has been named the 2008 Western Cape Exporter of the Year.
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Waitrose ads to focus on quality offer
Waitrose’s new advertising campaign, going live today, is set to reinforce the supermarket’s image as a high-quality retailer that can still deliver value for money to its customers.
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Essential launches new organic soup range
Organic, homemade-style soup in a jar has been launched as part of Essential’s new winter warmer soup range.
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Brits still wary of online food shopping
Two out of 10 consumers in the UK would not consider buying food and drink online, according to a study by price comparison site Shopzilla.co.uk.
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Capespan unveils strong first half
Capespan South Africa has posted a 16.7 per cent leap in revenue for the first half of 2008 - but believes generating a similarly strong performance during the second half could prove much trickier.