All articles by Alex Lawson – Page 12
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ArticleEuropean event a hit for potato senders
Potato Europe in Belgium proved a success for UK exporters, with the Potato Council's stand attracting 'serious potential customers'
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ArticleUK blueberries surge ahead
Latest data from British Summer Fruits (BSF) to the week of 29 August show that UK blueberry supply has risen 50 per cent year on year to 800 tonnes thanks to an early start.
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ArticleBrussels sprout supplies 'could double'
Brussels sprout growers could double their yields by growing varieties that are less susceptible to Turnip yellows virus (TuYV), new research has revealed.
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ArticleWarwick researchers to focus on new strategy
Researchers at the University of Warwick are implementing a new strategy in the coming year to increase dissemination of results and promote training.
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ArticleProduce World HQ officially opens
North-west Cambridgeshire MP, Shailesh Vara, officially opened Produce World’s head office in Peterborough on 9 September.
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Kate’s biggest honour as royal berry unveiled
The Duchess of Cambridge may have thought she’d already been immortalised in every form possible, from souvenir plates to wedding-themed mouse mats and everything in between.
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ArticleGinger supplies to run tight
Supplies of fresh root ginger are running tight as the cooler temperatures set in in China, leaving those without indoor drying facilities unable to supply the export market.
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ArticleSpanish anticipate strong lemon season
Lemon producers in the south-eastern Spanish region of Murcia are expecting product to be of high quality when the season kicks off next month.
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ArticleWholesale markets 'crying out' for more British produce
UK wholesale markets are “crying out” for more British produce as a push on home-grown products begins.
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ArticleNew Reuben blackberry launches
Nursery soft-fruit stock supplier Hargreaves Plants’ new Reuben blackberry is expected to make its debut on retail shelves in the next two weeks.
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ArticleSouth African grape venture formed
Two leading South African groups have formed a joint marketing venture, named Suiderland/New Vision, and have received a license to market table grape varieties developed by Sun World International, the group's vice-president of InternationalLicensing Johan Jooste has announced.
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ArticleRedfox launches new website
Recruitment specialist Redfox has launched a new website, redfoxexecutive.com.
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ArticleChinese apples under threat as Fuji struggles
Speculators and low international prices are causing massive damage to the Chinese Fuji apple industry, to the extent that production could even come under threat in the Asian powerhouse.
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ArticleGovernment to consider traffic crunch
The government is considering a crunch report on congestion on UK roads as freight operators continue to race setbacks from congestion.
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Kenya named guest nation for WFV Expo
Kenya is the guest nation at this year’s World Fruit & Vegetable Exhibition.
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ArticleUK growers get early aid
UK growers have received early payment under the exceptional aid scheme set up after the E. coli outbreak in Germany.
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ArticleStorms tear into bananas in Belize
Three nights of heavy winds and storms in Belize last week have struck banana plantations.
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ArticleUK retailers see shake-up
Morrisons, which hold the lowest market share of the 'big four' in the UK, has performed well
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Egyptian sanctions lifted after E. coli ban
The European Commission has moved to lift the ban on imports of certain fresh produce from Egypt, including fresh peas and beans.
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ArticleRetail market sees shake-up
Morrisons has the strongest till-roll growth (5.3 per cent) of the big four, with Sainsbury’s close behind (4.8 per cent) and both retailers ahead of the market rate of 4.3 per cent.