All articles by Laura Gould – Page 63
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ArticleTough economy no match for produce firms
Three quarters of fresh produce companies look well placed to survive the rocky economic conditions set to befall the UK in 2008, according to market analyst Plimsoll Publishing.
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Oz stones feel the heat
Stonefruit crops in southern Tasmania have been scorched by extreme heat over the last few days.
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New mango and guava varieties in pipeline
India’s Central Institute for Subtropical Horticulture (CISH) is set to launch new varieties of mango and guava with higher nutritional value and better shelf life on to the market.
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ArticleCucumber added to Innovation Award shortlist
The traditional Asian cucumber variety Urgurke has been nominated for the Fruit Logistica Innovation Award 2008.
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Lincolnshire warms up for annual showcase
Regional produce brand Select Lincolnshire’s Annual Seminar Showcase is set to return on February 7, providing an opportunity for the county’s companies to learn about the brand and even sign up to the project.
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Costa Rican pineapple sector booming
Costa Rican pineapple exports were worth $470 million (£238m) to the country’s economy in 2007, according to the Foreign Trade Promotion Office.
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ArticleTentation apples to tempt French
France’s apple category has been buoyed by the first arrivals of Tentation-branded fruit on to supermarket shelves this week.
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What's on the award board, Ford?
Car manufacturer Ford has racked up an impressive range of awards in 2007 for its commercial vehicles.
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Agro-Mashov gears up for international trade
The 18th Agro-Mashov International Agricultural Exhibition, to be held on January 9-10 2008 at the Tel Aviv Fairgrounds, will focus on adjusting agricultural production and marketing to specific consumer needs, and agriculture in eastern Europe and the Far East.
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ArticleUK snatches fast food crown from US
The UK has outstripped the US in its fondness for fast food, according to a new poll, with almost half of us saying we love junk food too much to give it up.
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ArticleChilean cherry campaign kicks off
Chile is giving its cherry exports a boost this winter by rolling out the first-ever consumer campaign for the fruit in the UK.
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Strawberry prices in recovery mode
A surplus of Egyptian and Israeli strawberries at the start of the season pushed down prices on the open market, according to Agrexco UK general manager Amos Orr - but the situation is now starting to turn around.
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ACS contributes to third CC hearing
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has taken part in a third hearing before the Competition Commission (CC), as part of its ongoing grocery market Inquiry.
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EMR focuses on genomics research
An increasing emphasis on gene identification and the development of DNA markers to improve the efficiency of breeding programmes and management of genetic resources across a plant family were the hot topics at a recent international meeting hosted by East Malling Research (EMR).
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Grape vodka victory for Diageo
Spirits made from grapes will still be marketable as vodka, under a new EU accord ending a threat to limit the alcohol’s ingredients to the traditional grain or potatoes.
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PPECB elects first black ceo
Luvuyo Mabombo has been appointed new chief executive officer of South Africa’s Perishable Products Export Control Board (PPECB), with effect from January 7.
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ArticleNew buyer at Booths
Matthew Bruno from Goosnargh in Preston has been appointed fresh produce buyer at leading regional retailer Booths.
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ArticleScottish farmers get generous with sprouts
NFU Scotland members yesterday donated sprouts to two nursing homes in West Lothian as part of its ‘What’s on Your Plate?’ campaign.
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ArticleGreenery UK ready for post-Christmas rush
The Greenery is preparing for a very short healthy eating boom immediately after Christmas by ramping up supplies of salads for the New Year.
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NZ apple ban set to drag on
It could take years for Australia’s ban on apple imports from New Zealand to be lifted, according to New Zealand trade minister Phil Goff.