All Production & Trade articles – Page 1564
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The NFU and French farming union join forces
The NFU president Tim Bennett met with the French farming union president, Jean-Michel Lemetayeur, to discuss topics of interest shared by both countries.
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Trials reveal safety of Talat on soft fruit
Fungicide trials conducted to test the crop safety of applications to protected strawberries reveal high crop safety to all treatments.
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Oil prices continue to soar
Industry around the world is holding its breath as the price of crude oil hits record highs.
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ArticleAward-winning firm gets fruity to tackle obesity worries
An award-winning company is getting fruity to help Minor Weir and Willis tackle the UK’s rising obesity worries and promote healthy-eating.
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Peas up profile
The Processed Vegetable Growers Association (PVGA) is making its debut at this year's Royal Show with its Yes Peas! Stand.
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ArticlePrince de Bretagne backs Apéritif promotion
Brittany vegetable brand Prince de Bretagne is the official food sponsor of Apéritif à la française - a new initiative promoting French gastronomy through the apéritif occasion.
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ArticleSainbury's rewards Oliver with million-pound contract
Sainsbury's has rewarded Jamie Oliver with a new 12-month contract worth £1.2 million.
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ArticleWWF Jazzes up apple market
Worldwide Fruit has officially launched Jazz, an apple brand it predicts could be worth £25 million within five years.
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ArticleTesco pledges support for UK growers
Tesco’s David May defended the supermarket’s strategy at the Re:fresh Conference saying that the store does not make excessive profits at the expense of growers.
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ArticleRe:fresh double act addresses common ground
The 'Bryan and Bruce Show' as some have dubbed the Re:fresh Conference session featuring Wal-Mart's Bruce Peterson and PMA president Bryan Silbermann, threw up some interesting common issues for the US and UK industries.
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ArticleSummerfruit Company takes flight
The Summerfruit Company flew into its second UK soft-fruit season with a champagne and strawberry launch on the spectacular London Eye this week.
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ArticleKarsten Farms ends exclusive supply agreement with Capespan
Karsten Farms, one of South Africa’s leading table grape suppliers, has confirmed that it has terminated its exisiting marketing arrangements with the Capespan Group.
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ArticleBanana price war fails to boost sales
Reduced banana prices across the UK retail sector resulted only in the lowest percentage increase in sales for many years in 2003.
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ArticleJP brings EurepGAP to Jamaica
Two Jamaican banana estates have achieved EurepGAP status, the first farms on the island to reach the EU standard.
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Sodexho forced into High Court by Channel 4
Foodservice giant Sodexho has been forced to seek a High Court injunction on a Channel 4 documentary.
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Article5-a-day message strengthened by DoH
The department of health and leading food manufacturers and retailers have launched a handy-hints guide to strengthen recognition of the 5-a-day message across the UK.
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ArticleOil price rises threaten efficiency
Logistics costs are set to soar as violence in the Middle East sends oil prices to near record levels.
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New name for industry Stalwart
Stalwart is the new name for Nico Soap, the nicotine-based product used for controlling aphids in vegetables, brassicas, fruit and salads.
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Wealmoor takes 'FPJ' Importer of the Year title
Wealmoor took the title of ‘FPJ’ Importer of the Year at the Re:Fresh awards.
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Eurozone recovery gains momentum
The eurozone showed signs of economic recovery with the manufacturing index for April rising above economist’s