All articles by Luisa Cheshire – Page 114
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Graham Norton + bananas = Crisis
Comedian Graham Norton helped distribute bananas to flagging runners at this year's Crisis charity run held in London last month.
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Aphid populations on the increase
Aphid populations on potato crops have increased dramatically in the past week, the latest Syngenta Potato Tracker report reveals.
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Trust chairman steps down
Alan Todd has stepped down as chairman of the East Malling Trust for Horticultural Research.
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Europech' issues revised stone fruit predictions
The Europech' forum has published an update on European stone fruit production figures. Volumes of Spanish peach and nectarine are now expected to be lower than forecast in April.
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Sundowner out at cricket
AFFCO hosted the launch of the Australian fruit season - and in particular the Sundowner apple - at the Ashes last week.
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Washington Pink makes TV debut
The Washington Pink apple made its television debut when a horse with the same name ran at the Windsor races on Monday.
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Weir Group sells Weir Systems
The Weir Group has sold Weir Systems to the Maxima Information Group and is closing down three other businesses, causing over 300 job losses.
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Budgens features UK producers in promotional campaign
Budgens underlines commitment to UK growers with the launch of a new campaign promoting their produce.
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The playground potato project
Coventry school children will have their potato crop judged by BPC representatives tomorrow, following the completion of playground potato project organised by MBM Produce and Tesco.
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Millions of courgettes expected under Flandria label
Over 80 per cent of the total Belgian courgette crop sold at auction is expected to carry the Flandria quality mark this year.
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UK strawberry sales rocket in summer sun
Recent hot weather gives boost to UK strawberry sales as well as speeding up crop development.
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Sex determines consumer meal choices
A recent report published by research organisation IGD reports that single men are the main consumers of ready made meals, whereas older, married women opt for fresh ingredients.
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Aspirin ingredient found in fruit and veg
A study reveals that fruit and vegetables contain an active ingredient in aspirin, which can help prevent heart disease and some forms of cancer.
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Sainsbury's announces financial turning point
Sainsbury's annual report shows that the group is on the road ot recovery following a successful financial year.
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NFU plans to put off pesticides tax
A cross-industry seminar discussing efforts to put off a pesticides tax is held in London.
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Beacon Foods claims staff training prize
Beacon Foods win Investor In People award for its commitment to staff training.
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Non-chlorine produce wash developed
A new environment-friendly fresh produce wash has been launched by Hutchinsons Crop Production Specialists.
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Veg UK caters for caterers
Veg UK has developed a new handpicked potato pack specifically for caterers.
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Fizz does the bizz
UK supermarkets are looking into the idea of selling fizzy fruit and marketing it to children.