All articles by Luisa Cheshire – Page 117
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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.
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Soil Association conference contents revealed
The Soil Association has published its annual conference programme. The event will coincide with Organex 2001 this year.
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Iceberg grower to discuss diversification
The need for a general lettuce growers' association will be discussed at an open meeting held by the British Iceberg Growers' Association.
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Organic food given the all-clear
Study reveals that organic vegetables are free from dangerous microbes that can cause human disease.
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EcoSpray launches new moth trap
EcoSpray has designed a new trap to help reduce damage from diamond back moth caterpillars in brassica crops.
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Waste management website launched
A website to trade waste has been launched, designed to connect waste producers with waste consuming companies.
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UK multiples prepare for latest BPC campaign
The "Britain's kids go free" new potato campaign is set to start at the end of June in stores across the UK.
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Potato blight buster launched
A new product to help combat potato blight has been developed.
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Celery gains HDC specifics
The Horticultural Development Council receives Specific Off Label Approvals for the use of Amistar on celery.
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Brammys 2001 launched
The search is on for candidates for this year's Brammy Awards, organised by the Bramley Apple Campaign and The Grocer.
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New md takes up reigns at Capespan
The new managing director of the Capespan Group officially assumes his duties in South Africa this week.