All Fresh produce articles – Page 242

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    SWEET TIMES FOR SALADS

    2000-01-15T00:00:00Z

    One of the country's largest salad producers, Humber Growers has announced a £7 million joint venture with British Sugar on its Wissington, Norfolk site to develop five hectares of new glasshouses growing tomatoes. The project will be capable of...

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    Consolidation likely to lead to more imports'

    2000-01-08T00:00:00Z

    ProBrit flies flag for local growers East Yorkshire lettuce growers are canvassing supermarket buyers to try to convince them to buy more local crops….

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    SAFER' ORGANICS QUESTIONED

    2000-01-08T00:00:00Z

    Consumers' perception that organic fruit and vegetables are safer than traditionally grown crops has been questioned by fresh produce consultant David Norman, speaking at a conference held for the UK leek industry last month. He said the belief,...