All Production & Trade articles – Page 1470
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Defra's rotten PEACH
Defra has had to apologise again this week for continued difficulties with its PEACH computer system for importers.
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ArticleBIFGA asks for permanent supermarket regulator
The British Independent Fruit Growers’ Association (BIFGA) has called upon the Competition Commission to install a “permanent, proactive regulator” to oversee the dealings of all multiple retailers.
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Citrus groves expanding in Israel
Citrus trees have not been so thick on the ground in Israel since the 1930s, according to data released by the ministry of agriculture's extension service.
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ArticlePauleys recognises suppliers' contribution
Three firms have been honoured by foodservice specialist Pauleys in its supplier awards for 2007.
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US fruit feud heads to court
A fruit feud has broken out in the US, with the agricultural departments of California and Florida at loggerheads over citrus.
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EU pledges funds for Kenyan produce
The EU has approved a grant of Sh227 million (£1.75m) to strengthen horticulture produce certification and quality assurance in Kenya.
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ArticleWater and labour shortages hit NZ growers
New Zealand apple growers are facing dry conditions in their principal growing area, Hawkes Bay, as well as labour shortage issues.
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Yorkshire farmers scoop national award
Yorkshire-based family business Scholes has been awarded the Arable Food Chain Marketing accolade in Farm Business Magazine's 2007 Food and Farming Industry Awards.
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Summer kiwifruit shines for Italy
New variety Summer kiwifruit is helping fill the gap between the end of the Chilean season and the start of Hayward supplies from Italy.
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FAST relocates to Brogdale
The Farm Advisory Service Team Ltd (FAST) will be moving to Brogdale Farm, the home of the National Fruit Collection, in January 2008.
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Hilton hotels get helping hand from UFC
The United Fresh Consortium (UFC) hopes to go carbon neutral within 18 months in its supplies to Hilton hotels.
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ArticleGLA praised for good job
An independent review of the Gangmasters Licensing Authority (GLA) has been welcomed by the organisation itself, but words of warning have been sounded by others in the industry.
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Ten-day delay for Gesex stones
Chilean producer Gesex will begin exporting stonefruit to the UK at the end of December, following a 10-day delay to the season.
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ArticleUniveg to take shares in Alara
Univeg is to become one of the main shareholders in Turkish cherry and fig specialist Alara.
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ArticleSoft-fruit target for new glass at Cranfield
Trials to enhance the quality and shelf life of soft fruit have been prioritised at the Cranfield University plant science laboratory.
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French stonefruit exports falter
French stonefruit exports to the UK fell in both volume and value terms this year - but sources insist the problem has been felt by all European stonefruit exporters.
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ArticleCherries left out in the cold
Cold weather in August has pushed back the start of the Chilean and Argentine cherry season by two weeks.
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ArticleJunami does the magic for Asda
Asda and International Produce (IP) have launched Junami apples, new to the UK market and exclusive to the retailer.
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Defra issues PEACH apology
Defra’s chief information officer, Chris Chant, has apologised unreservedly for the difficulties the trade has been experiencing with its PEACH system for plant-health certificates.
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Israeli veg exports rose in 2006
The value of Israel's fresh produce exports in 2006 amounted to NIS4.6 billion ((£581 million), according to a study by the economic department of the ministry of agriculture.