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The Premier family, the apple of New Covent Garden’s Eye

December 2011 in News by Publisher

The fresh produce industry in London and around the country has been given a refreshing boost, with the Premier Fruits family of companies extending its reach with exciting new acquisitions and start-ups. Read the rest of this entry »

Produce World Marshalls Shine in Awards Scheme

December 2011 in News by Publisher

The first ever internal awards scheme held by the Produce World Group have proved to be a great success according to the Group’s CEO William Burgess. Read the rest of this entry »

Packington to re-brand this Autumn

December 2011 in News by Publisher

Packington Pork, Packington Chicken and Packington Cockerel, the award winning free-range brands from Mercer Farming based in Barton-Under-Needwood in Staffordshire, will rebrand all its operations under one banner, Packington Free Range, this autumn. Read the rest of this entry »

Mitigating Spray Drift – Spray Applications Workshops

December 2011 in News by Publisher

Spray Drift is becoming increasingly important as growers have to deal with bystander issues, neighbouring crops and crop margins. Read the rest of this entry »

2011 SUPREME CHAMPION EMBRACES DIGITAL MEDIA

December 2011 in News by Publisher

The 2011 National Fruit Show saw its first ever Supreme Champion Juice winner. Hill Farm Juice from Hill Farm on the Hampshire Downs where owners Chris and Carol Mason believe the micro-climate they experience is brilliant for growing apples and pears.

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