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FRUITFUL WORKERS SETTLING IN AT WELL PICT EUROPEAN PORTUGAL

06/Mar/2009
FRUITFUL WORKERS SETTLING IN AT WELL PICT EUROPEAN PORTUGAL

Fruitful has had workers arrive at WPE Portugal over Feb and the workers are enjoying the new facilities at the farm.

FRUITFUL JOBS NEW WEBSITE GOES LIVE

09/Jan/2009
FRUITFUL JOBS NEW WEBSITE GOES LIVE

Fruitful jobs has launched its new website, the site has been overhauled to include specific sections on areas such as SAWS and a more detailed employer section and jobs board.

TABLETOPS CAN HELP EASE LABOUR SHORTAGE

03/Jan/2009
TABLETOPS CAN HELP EASE LABOUR SHORTAGE

Tabletops - which have picking costs 30 to 40 per cent lower than for bed-grown strawberry crops - are helping to reduce the adverse impact of a severe labour shortage.

THE CHAMPION PICKER PROJECT PROVED TO BE SUCCESSFUL.

02/Jan/2009
THE CHAMPION PICKER PROJECT PROVED TO BE SUCCESSFUL.

Farms manager Dave Thomson offers some good advice on how to make maximum use of the technique.

WELLPICT BERRIES - A BRAND NEW WEBSITE AND FRESH WINTER STRAWBERRIES FROM FLORIDA

25/Dec/2008
WELLPICT BERRIES  - A BRAND NEW WEBSITE AND FRESH WINTER STRAWBERRIES FROM FLORIDA

The Well Pict Berries website at www.wellpict.com has been updated and improved with more information and resources than ever before.

WEAK STERLING SOURS BERRY PURCHASING POWER IN EUROPE

17/Dec/2008
WEAK STERLING SOURS BERRY PURCHASING POWER IN EUROPE

Strong demand for strawberries means that the days when they were only on British plates during their UK outdoor growing seasons are long gone.

PAULEYS CROWN FOR WELL PICT

12/Dec/2008
PAULEYS CROWN FOR WELL PICT

Well Pict European has been crowned Supplier of the Year for the second year.

STRAWBERRY BREEDING SCHEME GETS FUNDING TO SECURE FUTURE

21/Nov/2008
STRAWBERRY BREEDING SCHEME GETS FUNDING TO SECURE FUTURE

With industry-wide support, the UK`s East Malling Research (EMR)-based strawberry breeding programme now has a sound long-term future.

SOUTH AFRICA - SUCCESSFUL FIRST KNOWLEDGE AND CULTURAL EXCHANGE

05/Nov/2008
SOUTH AFRICA - SUCCESSFUL FIRST KNOWLEDGE AND CULTURAL EXCHANGE

Well Pict European South Africa benefits from 2008 exchange programme.

WELL PICT EUROPEAN - 10 YEARS OF SUSTAINABLE GROWTH

01/Nov/2008
WELL PICT EUROPEAN - 10 YEARS OF SUSTAINABLE GROWTH

In our tenth anniversary year we can look back at achievements and we look ahead to new challenges.

 
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GLA SETS UP LOCAL COUNCIL PROJECT

17/Feb/2009
GLA SETS UP LOCAL COUNCIL PROJECT

The GLA is set to work with local councils to target rogue gangmasters.

NFU LOBBYING ON SAWS PRAISED BY GROWERS

19/Dec/2008
NFU LOBBYING ON SAWS PRAISED BY GROWERS

The success of NFU lobbying for an increase in the size of the SAWS has been appreciated by growers affected by labour shortages.

SAWS QUOTA TO INCREASE BY 5,000 IN 2009

18/Dec/2008
SAWS QUOTA TO INCREASE BY 5,000 IN 2009

Some 5,000 more workers have been granted access under SAWS, home office minister Phil Woolas announced today.

IMPROVE CALLS FOR IMMIGRATION RESTRICTIONS TO RELAX

17/Nov/2008
IMPROVE CALLS FOR IMMIGRATION RESTRICTIONS TO RELAX

The government has been asked to relax labour market restrictions to migrant workers from Romania and Bulgaria...

NEW REPORT BACKS SAWS EXTENSION

13/Sep/2008
NEW REPORT BACKS SAWS EXTENSION

A report compiled for the British government’s Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) has further illustrated the crucial role of seasonal migrant workers and the Seasonal Agricultural Worker Scheme (SAWS) to the horticulture sector.

SOFT-FRUIT SECTOR FAILS TO LIFT CLOUDS OF DARK SUMMER

12/Sep/2008
SOFT-FRUIT SECTOR FAILS TO LIFT CLOUDS OF DARK SUMMER

This summer has not been the kindest to the soft-fruit category, with unseasonably wet and dark conditions holding back both supply and demand.

WORKER SHORTAGE THREATENS BRITISH GROWERS

05/Sep/2008
WORKER SHORTAGE THREATENS BRITISH GROWERS

The fresh produce industry this week faced up to repeated warnings that falling migrant worker numbers could seriously threaten its stability.

BLACK RASPBERRIES ALTER GENES, SLOW CANCER

01/Sep/2008
BLACK RASPBERRIES ALTER GENES, SLOW CANCER

A mix of chemicals found in black raspberries may more effectively prevent cancer

A LABOUR OF LOVE

01/Aug/2008
A LABOUR OF LOVE

Labour issues have come to a head across the fresh produce industry this year, following restrictions on seasonal migrant workers

EMR LAUNCH NEW STRAWBERRY BREEDING CLUB AT FRUIT FOCUS 2008

21/Jul/2008
EMR LAUNCH NEW STRAWBERRY BREEDING CLUB AT FRUIT FOCUS 2008

The East Malling Research Strawberry Breeding Club will be officially launched at Fruit Focus 2008

 
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Growing News articles provided by Well Pict European
... brings you the latest information from Well-Pict European and the soft fruit industry Growing News, fresh produce news , soft fruit news, strawberry ... http://www.wellpict-european.com/1_listArticles_wellpict_european_com.html
Soft Fruit Grower of the Year 2004
... and Bramley orchards but also of its standing in the soft fruit industry as it produces strawberries and raspberries for Asda and Well-Pict European. ... http://www.wellpict-european.com/43_detailNews_Andrew-Boxall_Grower-of-the-Year_strawberries_fruit-grower_long-cane-raspberry.html
New production in Scotland
... significatn savings in labour costs. Cranston has worked in the UK soft fruit industry for over 12 years and has also worked with tropical fruits ... http://www.wellpict-european.com/53_detailNews_Well-Pict-European-Scotland_Andrew-Cranston_soft-fruit_fruit-grower-Scotland_Scottish-strawberry_soft-fruit-Angus.html
Pioneering packaging
... new concept in cherry packaging. Brand new to the soft fruit industry the 250g vertical form filled bag intends to give the ... http://www.wellpict-european.com/74_detailNews_Asda-stores_Well-Pict-European_soft-fruit_Asda-packaging_berries.html
Free Website for our growers
... Group (www.wellpict-european.com) is one of the busiest websites in the soft fruit industry You could be part of our success story by having ... http://www.wellpict-european.com/106_detailNews_strawberry-website_well-pict-growers_Well-Pict-European_Aurel-Voiculescu.html
Fruitful Winter
... taking all the workers it can, whilst companies within the soft fruit industry such as plant propagators are also tapping into Fruitful`s work force. Fruitful ... http://www.wellpict-european.com/134_detailNews_Fruitful-Jobs-Ltd_employment_seasonal-labour_fresh-produce-industry..html
Well Pict Tunnels sponsor of Soft Fruit Grower of the Year 2007
... qualities are essential to achieve the highest accolade in the soft fruit industry Finalists: Team Green Growers Well-Pict European Scotland Hghland Court Farm Winner: Highland ... http://www.wellpict-european.com/144_detailNews_Crop-Pro-Tech_Grower-of-the-Year_Well-Pict-Scotland_soft-fruit-grower-of-the-year.html
Woolworths – The Premier Berry Retailer in South Africa
... Woolworths is once again leading the way in South Africa’s soft fruit industry Colin van den Huevel, fruit technologist for Woolworths answered a few ... http://www.wellpict-european.com/152_detailNews_Woolworths_Premier-Berry-Retailer_South-Africa_strawberry-grower.html
Andrew Boxall Wins "Best Tasting Apple" award for his cox
... the show is one of the biggest events in the soft fruit industry making the award a particularly important win for Andrew Boxall. The ... http://www.wellpict-european.com/178_detailNews_Andrew-Boxall_top-fruit_uk-apple_kentish-garden-of-england.html
WET to supply polytunnels in Scotland
... savings in labour costs. Cranston has worked in the UK soft fruit industry for over 12 years and has also worked with tropical fruits ... http://www.wellpict-european.com/188_detailNews_poly-tunnels_crop-protection_polytunnels_Scottish-poly-tunnels_polytunnels-Scotland.html
Hiller Farms - Finalist of Soft Fruit Grower of the Year 2008
... business is responsible for developing several key machines within the soft fruit industry The Hiller Polythene Layer, the Hiller Hole Maker and the ... http://www.wellpict-european.com/205_detailNews_Hiller-Farms_Ragley-Hall-Estate_English-apples_plums_strawberry-bed-maker.html
Pioneering Packaging
... a brand new concept in cherry packaging. Brand new to the soft fruit industry the 250g vertical form filled bag intends to give the ... http://www.wellpict-european.com/18_detailArticle_ams-marketing_asda-cherry_cherry-packaging_well-pict-european.html
No realistic alternatives
No realistic alternatives The British soft fruit industry one of the few agricultural success stories of the last ... http://www.wellpict-european.com/37_detailArticle_poly-tunnel_soft-fruit_crop-protection_planning-restrictions.html
New developments in the soft fruit industry conference 2004
New developments in the soft fruit industry conference 2004 If we had a few more sunny weeks during this ... http://www.wellpict-european.com/39_detailArticle_soft-fruit_grower_polytunnel
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Soft Fruit Growers Must Add Value in the UK and International Markets
... move towards an increased need for added value from the soft fruit industry will vary. Key fctors influencing this speed of change include the ... http://www.wellpict-european.com/67_detailArticle_UK-soft-fruit_EurepGap_foodservice_Tesco-Express_Fresh-Produce-Industry.html
PickWise Questions Answered
... The day work/piece work combination is used throughout the Californian soft fruit industry and can offer considerabe savings over straight piecework. We haev incorporated the ... http://www.wellpict-european.com/73_detailArticle_PickWise_labour-solutions_harvesting-technology-solutions..html
A Fast Moving Business
... Alice, Octavia, Polka etc. serious improvements arrive anyway. If the UK soft fruit industry has a generic, self protecting role it should be to look ... http://www.wellpict-european.com/74_detailArticle_strawberry-grower_strawberry-imports_fresh-produce_UK-soft-fruit-industry.html
Polytunnel planning unlikely to hit Scotland
... knowledge of fruit growing, said polytunnels had transformed the Scottish soft fruit industry And, while he suggests local planning authorities should be notified, ... http://www.wellpict-european.com/172_detailArticle_Well-Pict-European-Scotland_poly-tunnels_crop-protection_polytunnel-planning-permission_spanish-tunnels_scottish-farms.html
Why polytunnels are used
Why polytunnels are used The British soft fruit industry one of the few agricultural success stories of the last ... http://www.wellpict-european.com/173_detailArticle_Poly-tunnels_soft-fruit_crop-protection_spanish-tunnels.html
The case for Polytunnels
... Season, Agricultural Success Due to the use of polytunnels, the British soft fruit industry has become an agricultural success story. Ten years ago British strawberries were ... http://www.wellpict-european.com/174_detailArticle_Crop-protection_polytunnels_soft-fruit-growth_strawberry-polytunnels.html
NFU welcomes Herefordshire council polytunnel decision
... of uncertainty for growers in the county and the wider soft fruit industry and comes after intense discussions between the NFU, Defra and the ... http://www.wellpict-european.com/180_detailArticle_NFU_polytunnels_planning-permission_soft-fruit.html
Strawberry technology boosts UK super fruit growth
... enemies like lacewings to eat aphids and other pests. "The British soft fruit industry is worth 185 million every year and that is down to ... http://www.wellpict-european.com/181_detailArticle_soft-fruit_poly-tunnels_strawberry-polytunnels.html
Crop Pro Tech – Sponsor of Soft Fruit Grower of the Year
... which serves as evidence of its commitment to the UK soft fruit industry Such contributory factors included their research into trials looking towards ... http://www.wellpict-european.com/198_detailArticle_crop-pro-tech_grower-of-the-year_crop-protection_table-tops.html
Administration and Information Systems
... (http://www.wellpict-european.com ) is one of the busiest websites in the soft fruit industry You could be part of our success story by having ... http://www.wellpict-european.com/6_49_soft-fruit-information_traceability_market-research_retailing-business-information_strawberry-grower-website_prophet-2000_Aurel-Voiculescu.html
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