All articles by Laura Gould – Page 54
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Airfreight proposals vilified by industry
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
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
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
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
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
Dutch fruit and vegetable growers are set to adopt the International GS1 standard for electronic data exchange this year.
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Apples could help prevent colon cancer
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
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.
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Waitrose serves up the Strasberry
Waitrose celebrated the official start of British summer time in style last weekend by becoming the first UK retailer to launch the Strasberry.
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WFP unveils new soft-fruit punnet
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
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
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.
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Glen Doll raspberry eyes bright prospects
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
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.
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Agriver herbs mix it up
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
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.
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Hutchinson to head up FPC wholesale branch
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
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.
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Early start for Norfolk tomatoes
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
The first Dutch Elianny strawberries have been auctioned for charity at Koninklijke FruitmastersGroep in Geldermalsen.