All articles by Luisa Cheshire – Page 113

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NFU halts crop protection product ban

2002-01-11T00:00:00Z

The National Farmers' Union (NFU) says lobbying has postponed the withdrawal of cabbage root fly control Birlane 24 and saved UK swede and turnip production.

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French apple stocks rosy

2002-01-11T00:00:00Z

Mid-way through the season, the French apple supply situation is well balanced.

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Rain abates in Murcia

2002-01-11T00:00:00Z

Producers are returning to their fields in south-eastern Spain to resume plantings now that rains have slackened off.

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Fresh produce conference to focus on the future

2002-01-07T00:00:00Z

The Horticulture in Focus conference will address the future of the industry. Key speaker from the IGD to talk to delegates.

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CHEP user group formed

2002-01-04T00:00:00Z

A new association for CHEP pallet and tray users has been set up. The PVGA, FPC and CHEP set up the group.

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Grocers see boost to sales

2002-01-04T00:00:00Z

Uk grocers and specialist food retailers see December retail sales reach an unexpected high.

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Beacon Foods expands

2002-01-04T00:00:00Z

Leading UK prepared produce supplier Beacon Foods is investing in an upgraded preparation plant. Company turnover increased by 20 per cent last year.

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Fresh produce honoured

2002-01-03T00:00:00Z

Representatives from the fresh produce industry were recognised in the Queen's new year's honours list.

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Spanish supplies freeze

2002-01-03T00:00:00Z

Spanish salad and vegetable production has been hit by freezing temperatures and heavy rainfall.

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Consumers want to know more

2002-01-03T00:00:00Z

A recent survey has revealed that UK shoppers want to know more about how food production is controlled.

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Organic standards reviewed

2002-01-02T00:00:00Z

The UK Register of Organic Food Standards has recommended it is scaled down, as part of its five-yearly review

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Debt pays the way

2002-01-02T00:00:00Z

Some 25 per cent of fresh produce firms are borrowing money to finance business growth, a recent survey has revealed.

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Cox is top of the pips

2002-01-02T00:00:00Z

English Cox Orange Pippin was the best seller on UK supermarket shelves this season.

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New Covent Garden company closes doors

2002-01-02T00:00:00Z

Fresh produce company Veg.Com ceased trading before Christmas.Wrangles with the Transport and General Workers' Union suspected as possible cause.

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Mixed bag for UK exports

2002-01-02T00:00:00Z

The latest Food from Britain figures show UK food and drink exports have risen.But fresh produce export volumes are down.

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MP gets to the core of Kent fruit industry

2001-12-21T00:00:00Z

Hugh Robertson, MP for Faversham and mid Kent is meeting representatives from the Kent fruit industry today.

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Farm incomes bottom out, but industry still in crisis, says NFU

2001-12-03T00:00:00Z

The National Farmers' Union has warned that farmers are still in dire financial trouble, despite official figures showing a rise in the UK's total income from farming.

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Food Standards Agency tours production chain

2001-12-03T00:00:00Z

Representatives from the FSA and other food-related organisations followed the route produce takes from farm to fork.

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Transfrigoroute meeting tackles food transport

2001-11-23T00:00:00Z

Delegates at the Transfrigoroute UK annual conference speak out about food safety and logistics.

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Tesco gives in to Tentation

2001-11-21T00:00:00Z

Tesco is to be he first UK multiple to stock large volumes of the Tentation apple.