All articles by Laura Gould – Page 54

  • Mawunyo Puplampu from Blue Skies, with Nigel Jenney, left, and Simon Derrick from Blue Skies, right
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    Airfreight proposals vilified by industry

    2008-04-04T08:01:01Z

    The aviation and produce industries have slammed the Soil Association’s (SA) proposals to reduce the volume of organic fresh produce airfreighted to the UK, accusing the certification body of focusing on a purely “ideological” debate, rather than looking at the facts.

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    Azerbaijan prepares for food exhibition

    2008-04-03T17:01:01Z

    The 14th Azerbaijan International Food Industry Exhibition is to take place on May 15-17.

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    Serbia to host 75th agricultural fair

    2008-04-02T15:01:02Z

    More than 2,000 exhibitors are expected to flock to Novi Sad in the Serbian province of Vojvodina for the 75th International Agricultural Fair, from May 10-17.

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    Rungis signs up to UK foodie group

    2008-04-02T10:01:01Z

    Parisian wholesale hub Rungis Marché International has become a partner of the Association Culinaire Française de Grand-Bretagne (the French Culinary Association of the UK).

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    Palletways boosts European network

    2008-04-01T17:01:01Z

    European pallet network Palletways has enhanced and simplified its pan-European delivery service for small consignments of palletised freight for retailers.

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    Dutch growers join GS1 group

    2008-04-01T12:01:01Z

    Dutch fruit and vegetable growers are set to adopt the International GS1 standard for electronic data exchange this year.

  • Apples could help prevent colon cancer
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    Apples could help prevent colon cancer

    2008-04-01T11:01:01Z

    Apple pectin and polyphenol-rich apple juice can help ward off colon cancer, by encouraging the production of suspected chemopreventative metabolite butyrate, say researchers.

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    NFU welcomes levy board changes

    2008-04-01T09:01:01Z

    The new Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) which comes into being today provides a real opportunity for a fresh start in responding to the challenges facing farmers and growers, according to the National Farmers’ Union.

  • The Strasberry
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    Waitrose serves up the Strasberry

    2008-04-01T08:01:02Z

    Waitrose celebrated the official start of British summer time in style last weekend by becoming the first UK retailer to launch the Strasberry.

  • The new punnet
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    WFP unveils new soft-fruit punnet

    2008-03-31T17:01:01Z

    A new punnet for soft fruit and other fruits has been introduced by UK food packaging distributor WFP.

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    Hort NZ urges seasonal labour co-operation

    2008-03-31T14:01:01Z

    New Zealand and Australia should be co-operating to recruit seasonal Pacific workers, instead of competing, said Horticulture New Zealand chief executive Peter Silcock.

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    TIMCON website proves a hit

    2008-03-31T12:01:01Z

    The new website from the Timber Packaging and Pallet Confederation (TIMCON) has been well received and is proving an invaluable resource for the industry, writes the firm.

  • Glen Doll yields are typically 30 per cent higher than Tulameeen
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    Glen Doll raspberry eyes bright prospects

    2008-03-31T09:01:01Z

    The newly released Glen Doll floricane raspberry from the Scottish Raspberry Breeding Consortium is set to have a promising future, after sales met high expectations.

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    Horticulture top earner for Kenya

    2008-03-30T12:01:01Z

    Earnings from Kenya’s horticulture sector soared to 63 per cent last year, overtaking tourism as the country’s leading foreign exchange earner, according to allAfrica.com.

  • The new herb mixes are to be rolled out in the UK
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    Agriver herbs mix it up

    2008-03-30T11:01:01Z

    A new range of speciality fresh herb mixes is set to be introduced in the UK by Israel-based Agriver.

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    Co-op expands in North and East Midlands

    2008-03-29T12:01:01Z

    The Co-operative Group has announced the acquisition of ten convenience stores in the North of England and the East Midlands, adding 17,500 sqft of selling space to its operation.

  • Chris Hutchinson
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    Hutchinson to head up FPC wholesale branch

    2008-03-29T10:01:01Z

    Chris Hutchinson, chairman of the tenants’ association at New Spitalfields, has been appointed chairman of the Fresh Produce Consortium’s (FPC) wholesale division, with immediate effect.

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    Tesco expands to 121 postcodes

    2008-03-29T09:01:01Z

    Tesco is to open its most remote stores in the far-flung locations of the Western Isles, Orkney and Shetland, after its purchase of several Somerfield outlets.

  • The new packaging highlights the local connection for Tesco shoppers
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    Early start for Norfolk tomatoes

    2008-03-29T08:01:01Z

    Cornerways Nursery delivered its first packs of tomatoes to Tesco stores in Norfolk over the Easter weekend - its earliest ever start to the season.

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    Elianny scores first in Netherlands

    2008-03-28T13:01:01Z

    The first Dutch Elianny strawberries have been auctioned for charity at Koninklijke FruitmastersGroep in Geldermalsen.