All Production & Trade articles – Page 1662
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ArticlePromotion success for Spanish Picota
Foods from Spain has pronounced itself delighted with the success of the 2003 campaign for Spanish Picota cherries.
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ArticleTesco push for SA avocados
South African avocados are the focus of a major consumer promotion at Tesco.
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CBI figures reveal good July retail performance
Retail figures released for July showing a pleasing increase in performance
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Online exhibition launched
Exhibitors will be able reach wider audiencies for longer with a virtual stand from Foodex Meatex
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Almeria growers issue new label
Fruit and vegetable growers in Almeria are joining together under a new food safety and quality label.
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ArticleHDC agrees tree-fruit projects
Eight new projects will address high-priority issues for tree fruit growers says the HDC
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NFU welcomes Defra consultation
Defra's decision to implement changes to the Common Agricultural Policy has been applauded by the National Farmers Union.
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ArticleBelgians celebrate tomato success
Belgian auction Mechlin records soaring popularity of on-the-vine tomatoes.
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ArticleUnsettled weather triggers blight
The BPC has confirmed 30 cases of potato blight across the country.
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ArticleChile's grape hope
Juan Carolus Brown of the Brown Group has told freshinfo that Chile could have its own grape variety within the next five years.
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Granny going free
Sainsbury's has launched a “buy one get second half- price” promotion with Cape Granny Smith apples.
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ArticleLabour issues politicised
The issue of illegal gangmaster labour rackets is moving up the political agenda, Fresh Produce Consortium chief executive Doug Henderson said this week.
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ArticleBanana NGOs re-active
Non-governmental organisations in the banana sector are becoming more active again after a prolonged period of apparent inactivity as banana price deflation has hit 30 per cent over the past 12 months.
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ArticleIsraeli citrus surge
This summer has seen an unprecedented surge of new citrus plantings in Israel as part of a programme begun two seasons ago.
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Everyone loves British plums
The National Farmers' Union has unveiled plans for a new promotional campaign. Everyone Loves Great British Plums will be launched on August 18 to mark the arrival of British plums.
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Soft, but very strong
The UK soft fruit industry heads for Fruit Focus in fine fettle, as sales figures reflect a fine British summer.
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A month of strawberry success
National Summer Fruits' (NSF) fourth British Strawberry Day on June 12 – extended to events throughout the month –proved to be the most successful yet.
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Soft fruit for the future
Fruit for the Future was held at the Scottish Crop Research Institute (SCRI) in Dundee last week. An extensive schedule included seminars on raspberry breeding programmes, raspberry genomics research, climate change and integrated crop management.
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Make certain with Certis
It is important not to dilute the message to consumers of the benefits of fresh produce, said crop-protection company Certis this week.