All Production & Trade articles – Page 1586
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Be prepared for meals conference
Prepared Meal Solutions is a new conference on the expanding ready meals market, taking place on October 21-22 in London.
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Public united against GM foods
The British public has delivered a damning verdict on genetic modification.
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ArticlePotato crop reported down
A survey by potatocrop.com has found more four-fifths of potato growers report yields down on last year.
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ArticleUS pear crop rise
The pear crop in the north-western US is expected to be 13 per cent up on last year, but confidence is high.
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ArticleCo-op launches innovative French/English apple campaign
The Co-op has introduced promotional packs of French apples into its stores, encouraging shoppers to buy British next time.
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ArticleUK tight on toms
The effects of the August heatwave are on-going as tomato availability feels the pinch.
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ArticleNew port of entry pressures for importers
A new directive from Brussels means produce from thrid countries will be inspected pre-customs clearance on arrival in the UK.
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ArticleLate start for UK glasshouses
Strawberries are pricey on UK markets this week as the outdoor crop tails off and eager buyers await glasshouse fruit.
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ArticleBPC website success
The British Potato Council(BPC) is delighted with the success of its blight website over the summer.
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ArticleLEAF gets set for new audit
Linking the Environment and Farming will be unveiling its new audit to producers and retailers next week.
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The bionic watermelon picker
A watermelon picking robot could save substantial amounts of money in the harvesting process.
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Syngenta gives sprout advice
A recent specific off label approval has provided Brussels sprout growers with a new opportunity.
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ArticleCapespan hands out rewards
Capespan offered its panellists a golf day as thanks for their efforts this year.
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ArticleImport control issues being ironed out
After two years of work, the working party on import controls has delivered positive news.
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ArticleSweet moves into sales at Beacon
Robert Sweet is taking on a new sales role with fast-growing ingredients specialist Beacon Foods.
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ArticlePMA starts global seminars in Chile
US trade body Produce Marketing Association holds first "global" seminar in Santiago, Chile.
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ArticleUK government to give green light to GM farming
UK broadsheet The Sunday Times reports that the government is to give the go ahead to producers for the commercial production of genetically modified crops.
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Rijk Zwann's salad innovations
Rijk Zwaan is leading the way for the future of lettuce products and was nominated at AGF for the fruit and vegetables innovation award.
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ArticlePomanjou looks for Honeycrunch growth
The Pomanjou group is looking to increase its output of the Honeycrunch variety.
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ArticleMandar centre lights up Rungis landscape
A new highlight has emerged on the landscape of Rungis. The Mandar Group, a wholesale fixture on the Parisian wholesale market since 1976, has recently moved to a state-of-the-art 8,000 square metre facility that moves the company onto a new stage.