All articles by Luisa Cheshire – Page 112
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Producers slam supermarket code
The NFU and Friends of the Earth have reacted angrily to the government's code of practice for supermarkets, published on October 31.
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HRI boosts awareness
Staff and representatives from Horticulture Research International and Defra visited Bedfordshire growers as part of an effort to increase awareness among producers.
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Farmers outlets seek NFU award
NFU offices have been flooded with applications for best farmers' market and best farm shop awards from across the UK.
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Defra launches horticultural r&d review
Defra commissions a review of current UK r&d programmes to identify objectives and distinguish gaps and overlaps in research.
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HRI wins funds for genetic research station
Horticulture Research International has been granted £2.5 million from the government's Capital Modernisation Fund to develop a centre for genetic research in crops.
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BPC tackles training
The British Potato Council has developed a new training scheme to help retailers boost potato sales.
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Apple industry awaits easier market
The latest edition of the World Apple Report says that a relative global shortage of apples should ease difficult trading conditions.
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Growers seek seed information
A BPC survey has shown that potato growers need more information about the seeds they purchase.
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Israeli dragon fruit rises in popularity stakes
Importers report an increase in UK demand for Israeli dragon fruit.
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Brussels defends GM labels
Following US criticism, the European Commission says its strict regime of labelling of genetically modified foods is necessary.
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Chiquita bananas to boost services
Banana distributer Chiquita has pledged £100,000 to help regenerate local communities in northern Britain.
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Egypt adopts Scottish cooling technology
A Scottish cooling system is being used to help preserve Egypt's fresh fruit and vegetables.
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NHS menu makeover postponed
Plans to introduce a celebrity dish a day into NHS hospitals has been delayed due to lack of funds.
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GoReefers does New Zealand
Reefer cargo specialists has announced it has new offices in New Zealand.
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New role for Eradicoat
A new role has been developed for two-spotted mite spray Eradicoat in end of season clean-up programmes.
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Farmers subsidies to end
Agricultural minister Lord Whitty announced that farmers' economic food subsidies would end within 10 years.
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Industry embroiled in pesticide row
Fresh Produce Consortium chairman Doug Henderson has slammed Friends of the Earth claims that fresh produce in UK multiples contains high levels of pesticide residues.
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Notting Hill Carnival goes banana crazy
Caribbean banana supporters have organised their own banana float to appear at this weekend's Notting Hill Carnival in London.
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Top season for US apple producers
The latest USApple figures forecast the lowest volume of apples since 1988.
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Budgens announces profits
UK retailer Budgens has announced record profits for the sixth year running.