All articles by Nina Pullman – Page 71
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ArticleProduce firms ‘not prepared’ for water scarcity
Chiquita Brands and Fresh Del Monte among global food companies examined in new report on future water scarcity
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ArticleThe spears are back in town
Warm temperatures have secured a brisk start to the asparagus season, while promotion is focusing on grower publicity
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ArticleSpecial report: Reynolds invests for the future
Leading restaurant supplier Reynolds has invested in a top-class development kitchen and a driver development scheme. Nina Pullman went to visit
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ArticleUK exotics in good health
The ready-to-eat sector is driving mango growth, while better-quality figs, papaya and persimmon could see them move into the mainstream
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ArticleAussies get ‘first new veggie’ in a decade
Tozer Seeds has launched Kalettes in Australia, through supplier Fresh Select and retail chain Cole Supermarkets
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ArticleOxford Farming Conference seeks three new directors
Anyone with experience of innovation, policymaking or PR in horticulture industry urged to apply for three-year term
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ArticleSainsbury’s posts first full-year loss in ten years
Retailer makes loss of £72m before tax as like-for-like sales fell 1.9 per cent in 52 weeks to March
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Article£11m cocaine delivered to Aldi
Major drugs shipment found in boxes of bananas from Colombia accidentally delivered to 13 discounter stores
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ArticleSouth African growers visit Sainsbury’s
Trip is part of retailer and government-funded scheme to encourage career development and training in fruit supply chain
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ArticleVining pea sector gains first-ever conference
First event will be held this November with talks on marketing, R&D and future trends in the sector
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ArticleSainsbury's launches first grower scholarship
Retailer has offered seven growers a place on its new soil management scholarship that will help enhance yields
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ArticleTop four ‘have enough shoppers’
Major retailers could benefit from smaller ranges in discounters as consumers finish shop elsewhere, FPJ Live delegates hear
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ArticleNitrogen engines ‘could transform’ cold chain
Using liquid nitrogen engines to power and cool refrigerated transport could revolutionise cold chains and slash air pollution
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ArticleAngus Soft Fruits partners with Genson BV
Berry breeders have pooled resources in new programme to trial strawberry and raspberry varieties in the Netherlands
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ArticleNational Fruit Show names juice competition winners
Wobblegate, RH & JC Elgie and NC de Quincy win juice gongs, judged in April for the first time
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ArticleVeg industry fears increase in imports
Price wars and supply continuity may be among reasons why retailers are looking to increase veg imports
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ArticleHabanero peppers recover from supply issues
Issues with primary Habanero hot pepper supply country Uganda have sent prices soaring, and some importers looking for new suppliers
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ArticleTotal Produce opens doors for berries
Company is trialling a new retractable glasshouse technology on strawberry crops that could have implications for many products
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ArticleSeed firms gear up for kale growth
The ever-increasing demand for kale is bringing challenges and opportunities
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ArticlePrice wars hit value of veg
The vegetable category has suffered crushing value decline of almost £500m as price decreases hit hard, although some subcategories are bucking the trend