All articles by Tom Bonnett – Page 12
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ArticleUK 'desperate' for more Cameo apple growers
The UK “desperately needs more Cameo apple growers” the chairman of English Apples and Pears has told FPJ.
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ArticleNew Florette salad is like 'Diet Coke to Crispy's Coke'
The team behind the UK’s number one selling salad mix, Florette Crispy, claims its new Sweet Crispy mix offers the salad equivalent of the choice offered by Coke and Diet Coke - except sweeter.
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Reynolds' Runner Beans in the blocks for charity 10K
A 19-strong team from Reynolds catering supplies are limbering up to run 10K for industry charity Springboard.
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Hadlow College hosting rural business events
A new group is helping develop opportunities in Kent’s rural business sector by hosting fortnightly meetings and presentations by leading figures in the industry.
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ArticleEU-Morocco trade restrictions relaxed
The European Parliament agreed last week to liberalise EU-Morocco trade in agricultural products as well as adopting a resolution highlighting concerns.
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ArticleGreenvale AP eco washer up for European award
Greenvale AP’s eco root vegetable washing system Cascade has been put forward for the European Business Awards for the Environment (EBAE) 2012.
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ArticleTesco turns to fresh produce
UK media reports suggest the leading grocery retailer will turn to its fruit and vegetable segment to pick up profits
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ArticleProcession to mark start of cucumber season
The organisers of The Cucumber Festival are celebrating the launch of the British cucumber season by holding a procession through the centre of Waltham Abbey.
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ArticleChef of the Year competition launches for 2012
The UK's most prestigious culinary competition, The National Chef of the Year, is now accepting entries for the 2012 heats.
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ArticleScorching scorpion is world's hottest chilli
After months of investigation, The Chile Pepper Institute at New Mexico State University has decided the Trinidad Moruga Scorpion is the world's hottest pepper.
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ArticleApple grower Kevin McCann set to speak at FPJ event
A P McCann and Son’s Kevin McCann will be presenting his thoughts on the Northern Irish fresh produce supply chain in his talk ‘Adding Value for the Next Generation’ as part of FPJ Conferences - Northern Ireland.
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Farm work experience exchange scheme begins
A new Rural Exchange programme that matches British farms with foreign students searching for work experience has begun.
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ArticleRudolph sidesteps category slump into red as sales rocket
Despite research showing red potatoes are in a sales slump, one variety is making the others look red-faced after sales rose 188 per cent in the week before Christmas.
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ArticleBroccoli and blueberries may help tackle digestion problems
Broccoli and blueberries may help those suffering from digestive problems, research published in the international journal Nutrition suggests.
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ArticleReuben blackberry reaps industry recognition
The Reuben blackberry has been named best new blackberry the International Produce Awards held by Asda/Walmart-owned supplier International Produce.
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ArticleEast Malling scientists at Beijing strawberry symposium
Four scientists at East Malling Research have flown out to the Far East to give lectures at the seventh International Strawberry Symposium.
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ArticleN Ireland's first local-focused brand launches
Northern Ireland fresh vegetable packer Sparky Pac has launched new brand Dig In, focusing exclusively on local produce.
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ArticleCAP reform needs 'injection of common sense'
The greening of the single farm payment scheme must have some “common sense” injected into it, the NFU has told the EU’s leading policy makers.
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ArticleWeather devastation in Italy and Spain revealed
Losses of more than €500m are estimated in Italy alone as a result of the recent freezing weather
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ArticleMonsanto found guilty in crucial French pesticide ruling
Monsanto has been found guilty of the chemical poisoning of a French farmer who inhaled its weed killer in what could be a landmark ruling on the use of pesticides.