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NFU rejects call for biofuels moratorium
The NFU has rejected a call from the House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee for a moratorium on the government’s biofuel targets, and criticised the Committee’s report as illogical and badly informed.
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Czech volumes down 25 per cent
The Czech Republic’s fruit harvest dropped by a quarter year-on-year to 143,468 tonnes in 2007; the lowest since 1995.
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ArticleRhubarb gap warning
Growers of forced rhubarb in the renowned Wakefield Triangle are warning that there could be a gap in supply next month due to inclement weather.
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ArticleSprout sales tail off
Demand for Brussels sprouts has tailed right off after a successful Christmas trading period, leaving growers puzzled.
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ArticleTough economy no match for produce firms
Three quarters of fresh produce companies look well placed to survive the rocky economic conditions set to befall the UK in 2008, according to market analyst Plimsoll Publishing.
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Oz stones feel the heat
Stonefruit crops in southern Tasmania have been scorched by extreme heat over the last few days.
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UK growers weather storms
Heavy rainfall and high winds were causing concern to growers on Wednesday.
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ArticleArava frosts cause severe damage
Temperatures as low as -4°C on Monday night have caused severe damage to crops in the Arava Valley in Israel.
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ArticleSpanish forecast strawb drop
Spanish growers have been experiencing difficulties getting sufficient seasonal workers from overseas before the start of the strawberry season later this month.
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ArticleBGA sets out future plans
The brassica industry is set to follow in the footsteps of carrot and asparagus promotions, says the vice chairman of the Brassica Growers’ Association (BGA).
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ArticleVolumes down in Rungis
Figures to the end of November 2007 showed tonnages for both fruit and veg down at the Parisian wholesale market.
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ArticleLeafy salads stay on the shelf
Although demand for leafy salads was low over the Christmas period, good-quality Spanish product was in place on the multiples’ shelves, says leafy salad grower Langmead Farms.
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ArticlePrepared for raw price deal
After a steady Christmas, the prepared fruit and vegetable industry is bracing itself for a tough year ahead.
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ArticleMcDonald's commits to British growers
Steve Easterbrook, chief executive of McDonald’s UK, told last week’s Oxford Farming Conference that 70 per cent of the food sold in its £460 million chain of UK restaurants is sourced from a network of 17,500 British and Irish growers.
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ArticleGolden brand launch for Capespan
Capespan is launching a new premium export fruit brand in the UK market this month.
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ArticleWindwards unhappy at EPA
The recently signed Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) that extends the freedom of the European marketplace for ACP bananas, and also grants reciprocity to European products making the opposite journey, will not be good news for the Windward Islands industry, according to key political and trade spokesmen.
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ArticleRegan commits to soft-fruit future
A leading Kent berry grower told last week’s Oxford Farming Conference that she is committed to continued growth for her products in a market expanding by more than 11 per cent a year.
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ArticleChilean grape disrupted by strikes
The first Chilean grapes bound for the UK are finally on the water after a severely delayed start to the season, and further disruption is likely due to strike action.
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ArticleDel Monte re-evaluates UK position
Del Monte is re-evaluating its position in the UK after “walking away” from Asda’s banana business.