All articles by Alex Lawson – Page 55
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European Parliament agrees banana deal
The European Parliament has agreed to approve a reduction in the import entry tariff for Latin American bananas over the next eight years, although it has asked for Canaries producers to receive compensation.
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ArticleOr citrus exports begin
Agrexco has announced that this season's first deliveries of its easy-peel citrus variety, Or, are now being shipped to key European markets.
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Thais face export crisis
Thailand will adopt the Thai good agriculture practice scheme (Thai GAP) approved by the EU as the future standard for its fruit and vegetable exports to ease safety concerns among importers.
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ArticleSouth Africa unveils campaign plans
South Africa’s top-fruit and stonefruit industry has unveiled details of its winter campaign in the UK, at the beginning of what it expects to be a challenging year.
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Container Centralen puts in new system
Container Centralen (CC) has successfully implemented its Operation Chip It to equip all its containers circulating in Europe with RFID tags incorporated into a red virtual padlock.
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ArticleG's launches Love Radish
Campaign aims to grow radish consumption in the UK, not just in summer but year-round
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ArticleYoung departs at Barfoots of Botley
One of the industry’s most charismatic figures has left his post during a boardroom shake up at Barfoots of Botley.
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ArticleUK redundancies rife as supplier pressure mounts
A swathe of redundancies has hit the fresh produce industry as pressure in the market intensifies.
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Rijk Zwaan opens Indian subsidiary
Seed breeder Rijk Zwaan has opened a subsidiary company in India.
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ArticleNew discount venture for Haldanes
Haldanes is marching into the discount and convenience sector as it looks to strengthen its offer.
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ArticleUnilever boss calls for food security push
Unilever’s chief executive has set out a four-point plan to ensure food security and called on industry bosses to put more of a focus on sustainability.
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Hadlow to host food security event
Hadlow College is to host an event focussing on food security as it looks to bring people into the horticulture industry.
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Retail show to focus on convenience
New initiatives designed to showcase best-in-class retailing practice and fresh convenience ideas will feature at Palmer and Harvey’s (P&H) Pro-retail 2011 show.
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Fresca to sponsor Under 40s
Fresca has announced it is sponsoring the Under 40s Fruit Growers Conference this year.
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ArticleNew York apples back on track
The New York apple industry has “responded well” to the ban on the use of waxes containing morpholine, which began in late September with the UK’s Food Standards Agency and has moved on to become a pan-European issue.
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ArticleWaitrose predicts apple flux
The volume of each apple variety on the market will continue to change significantly with arguably Cox and Jazz likely to be the most affected.
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UK brought in on CAP debate
Progressive reform of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) could bring real benefits to British farmers, the NFU has argued in Westminster.
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Norbert lands Co-operative contract
Logistics specialist Norbert Dentressangle has been awarded a five-year contract for the transportation operation at The Co-operative Group’s new composite distribution centre in Andover.
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ArticleColombia looks to bounce back
Colombia’s banana sector is hoping that this year will feature a recovery in its fortunes after a difficult, weather-affected 2010, while it is also aiming to consolidate exports to the EU.
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Fresh produce industry 'fragments'
The UK fresh produce industry has become increasingly fragmented since its emergence from the depths of the recession, according to research from industry analyst Plimsoll.