All Production & Trade articles – Page 1517
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ArticleKing announces plans
At IGD's Sainsbury's Trade Briefing, held on Thursday 7th June, Justin King, Sainsbury's chief executive, outlined his plans for the next three years as the retailer moves from the recovery phase to one of growth.
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Kernock gives massive cheque
Kernock Park Plants has presented a cheque for over £21,000 to Kew Gardens as a contribution for the part Kew played in the initial launch of the Wollemi Pine in 2006.
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Everyday low prices - that's ASDA price
Asda can once again bask in the title of Britain's cheapest supermarket, as it landed the prize for the 10th successive year.
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ArticleNZ exports climb again
Figures just released show that New Zealand horticultural exports have continued to grow year on year for more than 30 consecutive years.
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ArticleCMO reform to bring CAP unity
Reform to the EU fruit and vegetable regime agreed this week by EU farm ministers will promote consumption, ease market crises, improve environmental protection and raise competitiveness, agriculture commissioner Mariann Fischer Boel said.
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FACE CD launches
The government is throwing added weight behind attempts to get more outdoor learning onto the curriculum, with the launch of the new FACE CD.
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Admin simplified for growers
EU agriculture ministers have agreed a package of reforms under which fresh produce farmers in England will no longer need fruit, vegetable and potato (FVP) authorisations when claiming payments under the single payment scheme (SPS).
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ArticleCape rain disrupts sendings
Heavy rainfall and flooding of Oliphants River in South Africa is disrupting citrus shipments and causing a tight supply situation on the UK market.
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ArticleBlackcurrants top healthy superfruit league
Blackcurrants come top of the superfruit health league, according to the first science-based review of 20 fruits commonly credited with helping fight disease.
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Walking the red carpet at film fair
A new agricultural conference called Agricultural Film 2008 is set to gather the agricultural and horticultural film industry to discuss the latest developments in markets and technology.
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Banana cartel probe steps up
EU regulators are expected to target banana giants in the EU in a renewed cartel probe.
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ArticleHDC granted £30,000 by Carbon Trust
The Horticultural Development Council is one of 16 organisations named today by the Carbon Trust that have been awarded grants of up to £140,000 as part of an initiative which encourages UK businesses and organisations to cut its CO2 emissions.
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EFFP promotes public-sector sourcing
EFFP is offering north western growers an invite to its ‘Share to Supply’ North West event, which aims to bring growers and the public sector closer together in support of locally-sourced produce.
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ArticleBPC hosts West Midlands Potato Day 2007
More than 200 growers and members of the potato industry were presented with the latest advice from the British Potato Council and independent experts at the West Midlands Potato Day last week.
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ArticleNew organic growers group launched
A major new organics group, targeted exclusively at fruit and vegetable growers, has been formally launched. The Organic Growers Alliance describes itself as ‘a self-help group to its members and a liason with other orgaisations.’
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Richard Hirst - Chairman NFU Board for Horticulture
“The implications on our sector of a lack of seasonal labour are potentially devastating.”
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ArticleEnvironmental potato guide for Scotland
The Farming & Wildlife Advisory Group (FWAG) and potato supplier Branston Ltd are linking up to publish environmental guidance for potato production in Scotland.
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ArticleFlorida citrus bounces back to form
Grapefruit exports from Florida have rocketed this season, the Florida Department of Citrus has revealed, ahead of the close of the 2006-07 season.
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ArticleCD outlines information on school visits to farms
A government objective to increase outdoor school visits to farms has been given a major boost by the production of a comprehensive new educational resource.
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ArticleDutch cues up for export expansion
Eight Dutch cucumber associations are to combine under the K8 banner to jointly strengthen their international market position.