All Production & Trade articles – Page 1558
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Potatoes go for plate promo
Potato growers and merchants have been volunteering to promote healthy, balanced eating in their local doctor’s surgeries.
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Winter lettuce sector rapped
The poor performance of winter lettuce growers in terms of their pesticide use is not acceptable, the Fresh Produce Consortium said this week.
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ArticleSearch on for Spanish grape
A group of 18 Spanish grape exporters have stepped up research and development of indigenous varieties.
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ArticleFresh Del Monte Produce to acquire Del Monte Foods Europe
Combination forecast to drive company’s growth and unleash power of Del Monte® brand.
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ArticleOrange banana can prevent blindness
The New Scientist has reported on a new strain of orange banana, which it is hoped will assist in the prevention of blindness in young children.
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ArticleGeest announces opening of International Produce
Geest plc has announced the official opening of Asda-dedicated International Produce and outlined the financial implications for Thames Fruit and EVS.
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ArticleGreyfriars recruits from Latvia
A lack of local employees has led award-winning leading UK vegetable producer and marketeer, Greyfriars UK Ltd, to look overseas for workers to pack and harvest its fresh produce.
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ArticleBuy last-ever Desk Book now!
Take this unique opportunity to buy the Fresh Produce Desk Book 2004, the final chapter of what became known as the bible of the fresh produce industry, and have access to the facts and figures that could shape the direction of your business in years to come.
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ArticleUK potato planting figures released
The BPC has released its first estimates for the planted area of potatoes in the UK this season.
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Reading Scientic Services launches rapid residue screening
Reading Scientific Services has launched a UKAS accredited rapid pesticide residue testing service with a five-day turnaround time.
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ArticleKenyan growers gear up for EurepGAP
Small-holder growers in Kenya are starting to reap the benefits of a number of USAid-funded Horticulture Development Council projects.
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Chinese breakthrough for UK seed
UK seed potatoes should soon be allowed onto the Chinese markets.
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ArticleRecord June for British strawberries
Sales of British strawberries rose to record levels in June.
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ArticleGray & Adams when the chips are down
D Mortimer chooses Gray & Adams reefers for sturdiness and durability
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ArticleSpanish Ralli call by Muñoz
Spanish grape producer AMC Muñoz is putting great faith in Ralli, a pink seedless variety.
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ArticleFTA launches E-membership service
The Freight Transport Association has launched an additional information service for its members.
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ArticleGolden Delicious makes up ground
A tight supply situation on Golden Delicious looks set for a resolution soon.
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ArticlePolytunnel planning predicament
The issue of planning permission for polytunnels and mobile-home accommodation for workers is hanging over one of the UK's largest berry growers.
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Greene King enters Laurel talks
Greene King has entered talks to buy the community pub estate of the Laurel Pub Company.
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Article5-a-day the Humber way
Humber VHB has instigated a Greenery initiative to teach schoolchildren the merits of eating more fruits and vegetables.