http://www.freshinfo.com The latest news and statistics on the UK fresh produce industry from the publishers of the FPJ (c) 2009, Lockwood Press Ltd. All rights reserved. This is an XML content feed. It is intended to be viewed in a newsreader or syndicated to another site, subject to copyright and fair use. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FreshinfoNews/~3/IlTNJef3ZIk/index.php Koppert Biological Systems has launched a new blower that can be used to quickly and effectively release natural enemies in vegetable crops and ornamentals. Mon, 06 Jul 2009 15:01:01 +0100 http://www.freshinfo.com/index.php?ei=9&s=n&ss=nd&sid=48979 http://www.freshinfo.com/index.php?ei=9&s=n&ss=nd&sid=48979 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FreshinfoNews/~3/1PkJSgmbUaU/index.php The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has warned that multi-billion pound spending cuts on major transport projects, owing to a massive public investment shortfall, will not only damage the UK’s road and rail infrastructure, but severely jeopardise Britain’s economic future. Mon, 06 Jul 2009 12:01:02 +0100 http://www.freshinfo.com/index.php?ei=9&s=n&ss=nd&sid=48997 http://www.freshinfo.com/index.php?ei=9&s=n&ss=nd&sid=48997 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FreshinfoNews/~3/dtfSsLSr1T0/index.php A new variety of purple sweet potato, dubbed a ‘superfood’, has been touted as a cure for cancer. Mon, 06 Jul 2009 11:01:01 +0100 http://www.freshinfo.com/index.php?ei=9&s=n&ss=nd&sid=49003 http://www.freshinfo.com/index.php?ei=9&s=n&ss=nd&sid=49003 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FreshinfoNews/~3/b-1-pAzcxrE/index.php Mushroom supplier Greyfriars (UK) Ltd has come under fire for its new £4.5 million despite meticulous planning for its environmental impact. Mon, 06 Jul 2009 10:01:01 +0100 http://www.freshinfo.com/index.php?ei=9&s=n&ss=nd&sid=49004 http://www.freshinfo.com/index.php?ei=9&s=n&ss=nd&sid=49004 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FreshinfoNews/~3/Nh4dcg756jM/index.php Total Produce plc, the European fresh produce group, has announced several key management appointments. Mon, 06 Jul 2009 09:31:57 +0100 http://www.freshinfo.com/index.php?ei=9&s=n&ss=nd&sid=49006 http://www.freshinfo.com/index.php?ei=9&s=n&ss=nd&sid=49006 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FreshinfoNews/~3/tbbWjiqNWlA/index.php Northwest Cherry Growers is positive this season could present a vintage crop. Mon, 06 Jul 2009 09:01:02 +0100 http://www.freshinfo.com/index.php?ei=9&s=n&ss=nd&sid=48969 http://www.freshinfo.com/index.php?ei=9&s=n&ss=nd&sid=48969 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FreshinfoNews/~3/jQFBBs0qJmw/index.php Experts in the field of retail developments believe that retail markets have a fantastic opportunity to regain town centres and anchor trade with many retailers struggling in the recession. Mon, 06 Jul 2009 08:01:01 +0100 http://www.freshinfo.com/index.php?ei=9&s=n&ss=nd&sid=48966 http://www.freshinfo.com/index.php?ei=9&s=n&ss=nd&sid=48966 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FreshinfoNews/~3/ktmOGb5m1Iw/index.php Trade exhibitors and visitors from Asia and the rest of the world are gearing up for Asia’s only trade exhibition for the international fresh fruit and vegetable business, taking place in Hong Kong at the beginning of September. Sun, 05 Jul 2009 19:09:55 +0100 http://www.freshinfo.com/index.php?ei=9&s=n&ss=nd&sid=49000 http://www.freshinfo.com/index.php?ei=9&s=n&ss=nd&sid=49000 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FreshinfoNews/~3/mvCvkvCzLiU/index.php Farming leaders in Scotland are pressing the government to establish a fuel prioritisation scheme to avoid food supply problems, in the event of the current swine flu outbreak turning into a more severe pandemic this winter. Sun, 05 Jul 2009 19:09:55 +0100 http://www.freshinfo.com/index.php?ei=9&s=n&ss=nd&sid=48984 http://www.freshinfo.com/index.php?ei=9&s=n&ss=nd&sid=48984 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FreshinfoNews/~3/y2WIvffKNfE/index.php Growers in the UK have been warned the new EU regulations on pesticides could severely affect crop volumes and eventually put some companies out of business. Sun, 05 Jul 2009 19:09:55 +0100 http://www.freshinfo.com/index.php?ei=9&s=n&ss=nd&sid=48978 http://www.freshinfo.com/index.php?ei=9&s=n&ss=nd&sid=48978 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FreshinfoNews/~3/F6xErNo0NtU/index.php Sodexo, a leading food and facilities management services provider, has been awarded Red Tractor certification across multiple sites, demonstrating its widespread commitment to supplying customers with quality produce sourced from British farms. Sun, 05 Jul 2009 09:01:01 +0100 http://www.freshinfo.com/index.php?ei=9&s=n&ss=nd&sid=48999 http://www.freshinfo.com/index.php?ei=9&s=n&ss=nd&sid=48999 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FreshinfoNews/~3/0661b2ZDPpA/index.php Natures Way Foods in West Sussex is reaping the rewards of a Natures Way Foods in West Sussex is reaping the rewards of a Marco yield control system, installed to streamline the high-speed manual packaging of its fresh prepared fruit range, the software provider reports. Sat, 04 Jul 2009 17:01:02 +0100 http://www.freshinfo.com/index.php?ei=9&s=n&ss=nd&sid=48898 http://www.freshinfo.com/index.php?ei=9&s=n&ss=nd&sid=48898 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FreshinfoNews/~3/Ol_fpx6FfTs/index.php Technology specialist Marco is using this year’s Fruit Focus event on July 22 to demonstrate how they can deliver dynamic profitability to the soft-fruit industry through innovative, highly cost-effective solutions. Sat, 04 Jul 2009 14:01:01 +0100 http://www.freshinfo.com/index.php?ei=9&s=n&ss=nd&sid=48986 http://www.freshinfo.com/index.php?ei=9&s=n&ss=nd&sid=48986 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FreshinfoNews/~3/rdZEQINTiC8/index.php Schoolchildren from St Martha’s Catholic Primary School in King’s Lynn, Norfolk, visited Warren Farm in Swaffham last month for a Carrot Carnival to celebrate the launch of new-season British carrots. Sat, 04 Jul 2009 11:01:01 +0100 http://www.freshinfo.com/index.php?ei=9&s=n&ss=nd&sid=48983 http://www.freshinfo.com/index.php?ei=9&s=n&ss=nd&sid=48983 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FreshinfoNews/~3/D1OzBSEMVns/index.php A leading academic has questioned the commitment of the Competition Commission (CC) to wider moral guidelines, accusing it of focusing too much on low prices rather than the environment, seasonality or quality. Sat, 04 Jul 2009 09:01:01 +0100 http://www.freshinfo.com/index.php?ei=9&s=n&ss=nd&sid=48960 http://www.freshinfo.com/index.php?ei=9&s=n&ss=nd&sid=48960 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FreshinfoNews/~3/nZvd1hHDffA/index.php Tiptree-based Wilkin & Sons has asked food industry specialist Chalcroft Construction to build a new coldstorage facility at the site, as part of a planned consolidation of the business. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:01:02 +0100 http://www.freshinfo.com/index.php?ei=9&s=n&ss=nd&sid=48917 http://www.freshinfo.com/index.php?ei=9&s=n&ss=nd&sid=48917 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FreshinfoNews/~3/xEXXIJY3cQ4/index.php Farmers cannot now use or store any products containing the herbicide isoproturon (IPU) after it was banned from being used from Tuesday. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:01:01 +0100 http://www.freshinfo.com/index.php?ei=9&s=n&ss=nd&sid=48973 http://www.freshinfo.com/index.php?ei=9&s=n&ss=nd&sid=48973 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FreshinfoNews/~3/j0_NWBNehi0/index.php The range of Certis’ metaldehyde slug pellets, Trigger, Certis Metaldehyde and Certis Red, have had the use on potato crops re-instated allowing a harvest interval of just seven days. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:01:02 +0100 http://www.freshinfo.com/index.php?ei=9&s=n&ss=nd&sid=48905 http://www.freshinfo.com/index.php?ei=9&s=n&ss=nd&sid=48905 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FreshinfoNews/~3/xVGNLKn2fQ0/index.php The independent Pesticide Residues Committee has confirmed that the UK is consistently producing fresh produce with little or no residue levels and the industry has been urged to ensure this is maintained. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:01:01 +0100 http://www.freshinfo.com/index.php?ei=9&s=n&ss=nd&sid=48955 http://www.freshinfo.com/index.php?ei=9&s=n&ss=nd&sid=48955 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FreshinfoNews/~3/E1Mfk5KX5a4/index.php Freshinfo will be offline for four hours this Sunday due to essential maintenance work. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:36:42 +0100 http://www.freshinfo.com/index.php?ei=9&s=n&ss=nd&sid=49002 http://www.freshinfo.com/index.php?ei=9&s=n&ss=nd&sid=49002 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FreshinfoNews/~3/Y19Z8Bst1hk/index.php The Potato Council is set to help farmers’ markets boost potato sales with its high impact promotional material. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:01:01 +0100 http://www.freshinfo.com/index.php?ei=9&s=n&ss=nd&sid=48959 http://www.freshinfo.com/index.php?ei=9&s=n&ss=nd&sid=48959 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FreshinfoNews/~3/-0yfjrFvJyI/index.php New Spitalfields Market celebrated its 18th year last week with a fund-raising bash to help rebuild the earthquake region in Sichuan. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:01:01 +0100 http://www.freshinfo.com/index.php?ei=9&s=n&ss=nd&sid=48965 http://www.freshinfo.com/index.php?ei=9&s=n&ss=nd&sid=48965 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FreshinfoNews/~3/v-fnX1XRKFM/index.php A government report on sustainability has backed the fresh produce airfreight business, recognising its minimal carbon footprint and importance in fighting poverty. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:01:01 +0100 http://www.freshinfo.com/index.php?ei=9&s=n&ss=nd&sid=48964 http://www.freshinfo.com/index.php?ei=9&s=n&ss=nd&sid=48964 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FreshinfoNews/~3/vTfb32u1E0o/index.php The Sustainable Development Commission (SDC) has unveiled a selection of the best ideas that could help transform the UK into a sustainable society in its new Breakthroughs for the 21st Century project, to promote community gardening and local food. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:01:01 +0100 http://www.freshinfo.com/index.php?ei=9&s=n&ss=nd&sid=48951 http://www.freshinfo.com/index.php?ei=9&s=n&ss=nd&sid=48951 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FreshinfoNews/~3/5hzXPbMl9vI/index.php The future direction of major Herefordshire business S&A Produce will be decided this week as a result of crucial planning decisions. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:58:38 +0100 http://www.freshinfo.com/index.php?ei=9&s=n&ss=nd&sid=49001 http://www.freshinfo.com/index.php?ei=9&s=n&ss=nd&sid=49001 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FreshinfoNews/~3/EAAFXG7kCXk/index.php Almost 3,000 Essex primary schoolchildren have enjoyed the county’s schools food and farming day. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:01:01 +0100 http://www.freshinfo.com/index.php?ei=9&s=n&ss=nd&sid=48932 http://www.freshinfo.com/index.php?ei=9&s=n&ss=nd&sid=48932 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FreshinfoNews/~3/Khj2I0VzjTg/index.php The new minister of state for farming and the environment, Jim Fitzpatrick, has backed markets throughout the UK in leading the country out of the recession. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:01:01 +0100 http://www.freshinfo.com/index.php?ei=9&s=n&ss=nd&sid=48961 http://www.freshinfo.com/index.php?ei=9&s=n&ss=nd&sid=48961 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FreshinfoNews/~3/VtKAzLRHawg/index.php The launch of the Scottish government’s National Food and Drink Policy should mark the start of renewed steps to strengthen retail-supply relations and clarity on labelling, according to Scotland’s farming union. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:01:01 +0100 http://www.freshinfo.com/index.php?ei=9&s=n&ss=nd&sid=48949 http://www.freshinfo.com/index.php?ei=9&s=n&ss=nd&sid=48949 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FreshinfoNews/~3/zc0610shIY4/index.php The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has written to the Competition Commission expressing concern about flaws in the proposed code of practice for supermarkets. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:01:01 +0100 http://www.freshinfo.com/index.php?ei=9&s=n&ss=nd&sid=48981 http://www.freshinfo.com/index.php?ei=9&s=n&ss=nd&sid=48981 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FreshinfoNews/~3/zSj7mQPKjoA/index.php The Potato Council is to get a new director following the appointment of Sandra Ziles this week. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:01:02 +0100 http://www.freshinfo.com/index.php?ei=9&s=n&ss=nd&sid=48975 http://www.freshinfo.com/index.php?ei=9&s=n&ss=nd&sid=48975