All articles by Thomas Hobbs – Page 37
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ArticleNew rules coming for sprouted seeds
The European Commission is set to table specific rules to ensure the safety of seeds and sprouted seed production
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ArticleMorrisons aims to help out growers
Morrisons has revealed that it will help fruit and vegetable growers in the UK who have been affected by the wet summer weather by selling whole crops in its M Savers range, while accepting a wider variety of shaped vegetables to sell in store.
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ArticleSAWS discussions light up Fruit Focus
The subject of the future of SAWS was a hot topic at this year's Fruit Focus, with NFU president Peter Kendall and farming minister Jim Paice both debating the issue.
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ArticleAldi to expand UK operations
German hard discounter Aldi is reportedly set to make big moves in the UK market.
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ArticleNew potato is all that jazz
Preva Produce is launching a new variety of potato called Jazzy with high hopes the spud will be a big retail success
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ArticleNew potato is all that jazz
Preva Produce is launching a new variety of potato called Jazzy with high hopes the spud will be a big retail success.
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ArticlePositive financial results for Fresh Del Monte
Fresh Del Monte has announced its results for the second quarter of year, with year-on-year earnings climbing as a result of 'momentum created by the group's strategic initiatives'.
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ArticleSainsbury's announces energy project
Sainsbury’s is working with E.ON and Geothermal International to roll out an innovative energy solution in up to 100 stores
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ArticleSouth African fruit competition is a hit
An Isle of Wight-based school has won first place in the South African fruit industry's Help a South African School Competition.
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ArticleSouth African fruit competition is a hit
Contest was designed to promote South African fruit and educate UK children about the country
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ArticlePaice prominent at Fruit Focus
Farming minister Jim Paice visited Fruit Focus last week to meet with several key figures from the fresh produce industry.
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ArticleNew iPhone app claims to help growers
A new smart phone application from Bayer CropScience allows growers to find out key information such as different types of weeds at the click of a button.
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ArticleContinued challenges for Brazil melons
Melon exports from Brazil are unlikely to increase this season and could decline in future campaigns as prices remain flat on the European market.
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Fresh Incentive for Total Berry
Total Berry has been extolling the virtues of Incentive, its new floricane blackberry.
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ArticleEast Malling Research unveils new strategy
East Malling Research has launched a new five-year Science & Research Strategy for the horticulture industry this week.
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ArticleHello Fresh wins 'Business of the Year' award
Grocery delivery service Hello Fresh has been announced as the HP Smart Business of the Year 2012.
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ArticleGood weather boosts melon demand
As Europe bathes in hot summer weather towards the end of July, demand for melons has reportedly risen and is bolstering sales across the continent.
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ArticleBerry Gardens upbeat despite weather
Berry Gardens has predicted the signing of a new deal with breeder Driscoll’s will bring a more positive second half of the season
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ArticleFruit Focus success for Buddy strawberry
Hargreaves Plants’ Buddy strawberry variety was a hit at Fruit Focus with samples going down well with customers.
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ArticleBerry Gardens upbeat despite the weather
Berry Gardens has predicted improvement in the weather and the signing of a new deal with breeder Driscoll’s will bring a more positive second half of the season.