All articles by Tommy Leighton – Page 172
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Solanum site for sale
A major auction is to be held in Peterborough that will offer bidders the opportunity to buy the complete Yaxley potato packing operation.
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ArticleFlandria launches Belgian winter tomatoes
After three years of applied scientific research Flandria tomato producers in Belgium have made the requisite investment to be able to supply a reasonable quantity of winter tomatoes from 2004 on...
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Funeral arrangements for Gordon Winterbottom
The funeral arrangements for Gordon Winterbottom were made available today.
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ArticleOnion industry told to rethink planting programmes
As the spectre of damaging over-production looms, the onion industry is being advised to think very carefully about its planting programmes.
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Pace of change to quicken in Guernsey
Guernsey's horticultural industry will continue to change and probably at a quicker pace throughout next year.
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Two additions to Pesticides Committee
Two new members have been added to the Advisory Committee on Pesticides (ACP)...
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ArticleGordon Winterbottom loses battle against cancer
Colleagues at Coregeo Ltd have issued a statement announcing the untimely death of managing director Gordon Winterbottom.
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ArticleInefficient systems limiting soft-fruit efficiency
The UK soft-fruit industry is being held back by a plethora of inefficient production systems...
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ArticleBelgian chicory production reduced
A smaller crop of chicory roots in Belgium this year will undoubtedly have consequences for the market...
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Sainsbury's faces Christmas strike at northern depot
Sainsbury's is facing a real threat of strike action by staff at one of its depots over Christmas.
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ArticleNew fruit business boost for Salvesen
Logistics provider installs its COMET IT system to control movement of trays from Spanish fruit production areas. Overall, group results for the last six months are mixed.
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Deloitte survey predicts New Year downturn
A pre-Christmas rise in consumer spending will give way to a belt-tightening exercise in the New Year, says a new survey from Deloitte.
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ArticlePotato quality charter to boost returns
Potato merchants and growers that supply the fish and chip shop sector should contact the British Potato Marketing Association (BPMA) to improve the value of fresh British chipping potatoes.
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US-EU produce dispute still on cards
The WTO has postponed a meeting that was to discuss the contentious US steel import tariffs, which could have serious implications for a variety of produce lines.
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Holmans unveils two new Aussie grapes
Australian wholesaler, grower and exporter Holmans has unveiled two new varieties of grape for export.
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ArticleCo-op first with Fairtrade grape
The Co-op is the first UK retailer to have South African Fairtrade grape on its shelves.
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Professor says pesticides are poisoning people
A leading cancer expert claims that pesticides are the top environmental suspect for increases in the disease.
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ArticleInsurance premiums crippling UK business
Businesses up and down the country are struggling to contain soaring road freight insurance costs.
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ArticleLowe predicts bright future for East Malling Research Centre
Shadow board chairman believes foundations are being put in place for a sound future.
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ArticleDelegates vote on future of UK soft-fruit
Fifty-one of the delegates at the HRI/Adas/EMRA Soft Fruit Conference believe that there is no secure future for the soft-fruit industry.