All articles by Nina Pullman – Page 75
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ArticleTozers’ rocket seeds have lift off
Seed firm is part of educational project to launch 2kg of rocket seeds into space and test how it affects growth
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ArticleGrowers urged to sign up for tours
Last few places available for study tours to Hammond Produce and Evesham Vale Growers, organised by Horticulture Wales
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ArticleFrance makes it illegal for retailers to destroy food
French retailers must now sign contracts with charities under new law that means destroying unsold edible food is illegal
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ArticleHutchinsons hires ex-Ribena agronomist
Rob Saunders is 'impressive addition' to Hutchinsons agronomy team with responsibilities for top fruit, berries, hop and vine
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ArticleFirms must look for labour in UK, new law will say
David Cameron unveils radical crack down on illegal labour that could also include a new labour market enforcement agency
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ArticleCornerways hosts tomato eating competition
Grower helps promote British Tomato Week by challenging contestants to eat six tomatoes in 60 seconds
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Article‘Major' fire at Sainsbury’s depot
Retailer assesses damage after 70 firefighters fought for two hours to control the blaze at its south London DC yesterday
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ArticleSparkes named new tomato growers' body chairman
Industry veteran Bernard Sparkes replaces Nigel Bartle, and aims to continue TGA's focus on technical issues and R&D
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ArticlePrince Charles urged PM to promote British produce
Letters between heir to throne and former PM Tony Blair show Charles’ awareness of key issues facing fresh produce industry
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ArticleFreshtime makes five new appointments
New staff members at growing prepared produce firm include previous employees at Bakkavor and Orchard House Foods
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ArticleHuw Irranca-Davies resigns as Defra shadow minister
Longstanding minister steps back after ‘shock’ election results to help rebuild Labour from the backbenches
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ArticleBudgens backs British Tomato Week
Retail chain will host in-store tastings to promote British heritage varieties between 18 and 24 May
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ArticleOliver heads up Food Revolution day
Schools, friends and families urged to share foodie experiences on 15 May, as petition seeks compulsory food education
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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