Salad vegetables news archive – Page 88
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ArticleNew Flandria specifications to take effect
New basic specifications for Flandria producers are ready and will come into effect on January 1, 2005.
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ArticlePlant health check behind schedule
Amendments to the plant health directive, due to come into force January 1, 2005, are unlikely to be implemented on schedule.
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ArticleFPC seminar to address plant health
The FPC is organising a seminar to analyse and discuss the impact on fresh produce businesses of implementation of revised Plant Health Regulations (2000/29/EC).
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ArticleTake-off for Belgian berry auctions
Berry sales continue to increase at Belgian auction houses, allowing for a new focus on developing production facilities and a significant investment in facilities. Emma Hatfield reports.
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ArticleGrocery sales drive 2003 retail performance
Grocery sales have driven a 5.5 per cent increase in retail performance in 2003, according to a new report from Information Resources.
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ArticleVitacress founder given MBE
Founder and chairman of Vitacress Malcolm Isaac has been awarded an MBE in Her Majesty the Queen's New Year honour's list.
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Organic experts join forces
The Stockbridge Technology Centre and Newcastle University's Tesco Centre for Organic Agriculture have launched their joint venture glasshouse organic crops centre in Stockbridge.
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Safeway favours local
Supermarket chain Safeway is starting a regional branding campaign, which it hopes will boost sales of fruit and vegetables in the areas where they are grown.
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Food Agency finds national diet in crisis
The National Diet and Nutrition Survey, conducted by the Food Standards Association, uncovers some worrying trends in consumption among younger age groups.