All articles by Thomas Hobbs – Page 20
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Farming minister targets youth with new review
The government will launch a new review looking into how to increase the level of young people working in the food and farming industries, according to farming minister David Heath.
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Zespri upgrades Kiwi Farm videogame
International kiwifruit marketer Zespri has unveiled a new version of its Kiwi Farm for iPhone and iPod Touch.
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Yourfoodjob.com excited by FPJ partnership
Recruitment website Yourfoodjob.com has joined forces with Market Intelligence, the publisher behind FPJ and Eurofruit, to create an online marketplace for fresh produce recruitment.
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UK producers ‘should follow Asian model’
European fruit and vegetable producers must start to emulate their Asian counterparts in order to increase consumption, according to Frank Terhorst, head of business management for fruit and veg at Bayer CropScience.
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New CEO announced for The Co-op
The Co-operative Group has confirmed that B&Q chairman Euan Sutherland will replace CEO Peter Marks, who is set to retire in May.
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New pear launched by Kanzi producer
Dutch fresh produce company Royal Fruitmasters has announced the launch of a new club variety of pear via European Fruit Co-operation (EFC), the joint venture it owns with Belgian auction house Veiling Haspengouw and German supplier Wog Raiffeisen.
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Tozer's flower sprout set for M&S
Tozer Seeds has launched the Flower Sprout brand into M&S following successful trials.
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EU crop diversity 'under threat'
Ten leading agricultural food-chain members have urged the European Commission to act immediately to address what they say is the limited availability of Plant Protection Products for minor uses and speciality crops in Europe.
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British Onions chairman calls for retail support
The UK onion harvest is showing an approximate reduction of 20 per cent in gross yields with most of the crop gathered in.
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Potato Council optimistic about Fruit Logistica
The Potato Council (PC) says it will be joining forces with the Horticultural Development Company (HDC) to promote the quality of British potatoes at its 'biggest ever stand' at Fruit Logistica 2013, held in Berlin from 6-8 February.
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Mack revamps its fruit-basket service
Fresh produce supplier Mack has unveiled its new consumer website, featuring a revamp of its fruit-basket service.
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Festive cheer for Produce World
Produce World expects to meet its targets over Christmas despite unpredictable weather resulting in difficult growing conditions.
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Tesco announces It'sFresh! avocados
Tesco will be rolling out Worldwide Fruit's It'sFresh! avocados across its Express convenience stores.
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Golden Delicious: the UK's "favourite" apple
Golden Delicious remains the UK's most popular apple, according to a new survey of consumer preferences conducted on behalf of fresh fruit delivery company Fruitdrop.
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Tesco strengthens Irish position
Tesco has solidified its position at the top of Ireland's retail rankings in 2012, according to data released by Kantar Worldpanel for the year-long period to the end of November.
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Citrosol analyses citrus decay at Spanish event
Spanish post-harvest specialist Citrosol highlighted the ways in which the shelf life of citrus can be extended at this year's International Citrus Congress, held in Valencia, Spain.
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London Orchard Project unveils Core Blimey
A new variety of apple developed specifically for the city of London has today been named the Core Blimey.
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Autumn Statement praised by rural expert
The Chancellor George Osborne's announcement in the Autumn Statement that the government will increase the Annual Investment Allowance for plant and machinery has been praised by a leading agriculture specialist.
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New ventures help boost turnover at G’s Fresh
The establishment of The Lettuce Company and a move into mushroom production has helped give G’s Fresh a significant boost in turnover.
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Minister praises RPA's 'best-ever performance'
The Rural Payments Agency met its December target for the single payments scheme after paying more than £1.38 billion to over 95,000 farmers.