All articles by Luisa Cheshire – Page 114
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Intervention Board for Agricultural Produce dissolved
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has dissolved the Intervention Board for Agricultural Produce.The Rural Payments Agency has taken its place.
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Organic experts join forces
The Stockbridge Technology Centre and Newcastle University's Tesco Centre for Organic Agriculture have launched their joint venture glasshouse organic crops centre in Stockbridge.
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Charles warns retailers
Prince Charles has warned supermarket chiefs not to make token gestures with regards to local sourcing.
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Bramley Apple makes internet debut
Two new Bramley apple websites have been launched by the Bramley Apple Campaign
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Tesco gives kids food for thought
Tesco supplies a Kent school with exotic fruit to help them learn about the importance of healthy eating and the world.
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Enza seals supply deal
New Zealand top-fruit marketer Enza is reported to be making big grower signings in advance of the first season in a deregulated market.
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Chiquita restructures
Fresh produce multinational, Chiquita announces a wide-ranging financial restructure.
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HorTIPS goes live
Government funded problem-solving team HorTIPS adds online technical reports to its website.
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Cuba struck by hurricane Michelle
UK citrus supplier Cuba has been ravaged by the worst storm in 50 years.
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English Apples and Pears slams supermarkets
Adrian Barlow, chief executive of English Apples and Pears, blames UK supermarket store managers for the downfall of the English apple industry in an article in The Telegraph.
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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.