All articles by Luisa Cheshire – Page 109
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Defra launches imports posters
New government posters highlighting food, drink and plant import controls have arrived at UK airports and ports.
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Jersey tomatoes come on stream
New Covent Garden Market sees the first new season Jersey tomatoes.
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Freight industry in price-fixing claims
The British International Freight Association calls for meetings over price-fixing claims.
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Israeli tomato crop situation improving
Israeli tomatoes have been hit by unseasonable cold, wet weather in January. Volumes were down but are now improving.
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Top banana
Banana prices exceptionally high at UK wholesale markets. Crop failure and inclement weather in source countries to blame.
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Gray takes over at HRI babylon
Dr David Gray has been appointed as head of site for HRI East Malling and Wye.
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Costa Rican melon catastrophe
The bulk of the Costa Rican honeydew melon crop has been wiped out by disease.
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NFU president re-elected
Ben Gill holds onto his position as NFU president.NFU council votes to keep deputy president Tim Bennett and vice president Michael Paske in office.
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Chile launches new campaign
The CFFA-E raised the curtain on its largest consumer-oriented campaign in the UK.The promotions comprise a series of advertisements to be shown in UK cinemas.
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Bomford helps cook up a feast
Fresh produce suppliers Bomford and retailers Tesco sponsored a masterclass at the salon culinaire chefs' showcase at Hotelympia this week.
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Defra offers counselling on substance ban
Defra commissions seminars to help growers affected by the imminent ban of methyl bromide.
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UK agriculture must change, says NFU
NFU president Ben Gill calls for change in UK agriculture at the union's two-day AGM & conference.
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UK importers welcome Puerto Rican mangoes
Mangoes from Puerto Rica have arrived in the UK, one month earlier than usual.
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Predicted farming recovery fragile, says NFU
The NFU has warned that a predicted rise in UK agricultural profitability is built on shaky ground.
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NFU prepares to fight for subsidies
The NFU has rejected the Farming and Food Policy Commission's funding proposals. The union says farmers will suffer if subsidies go.
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US report says sterling bad for produce trading
US publication The World Apple Report says the UK's absence from the single currency could undermine the benefits of trading with the EU.
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Soil Association hails report
Organic campaigning organisation the Soil Association has greeted the Policy Commission report on the future of farming with enthusiasm.