Dried fruit and nuts news archive – Page 30
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ArticleNew technology for Israeli date crops
Israeli researchers are applying a new technology process for disinfecting Medjoul dates.
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Afghan growers get helping hand
Afghan fruit and nut growers are reaping the rewards of a $6.6 million (£3.19m) agricultural and marketing assistance programme implemented by the US Agency for International Development (USAID).
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Frost and hail hit Western Cape hard
Severe cold weather and hailstorms during mid-October have caused considerable frost and hail damage on certain stonefruit, top fruit and grape farms in South Africa’s Western Cape hinterland and the Little Karoo.
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Californians repair irrigation
Growers in southern California have been working quickly this week to repair irrigation systems damaged by last week’s wildfires, which hit avocado and citrus crops.
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ArticleYorkshire PCT takes the lead on obesity
To maximise promotion of healthy eating messages, the East Riding of Yorkshire Primary Care Trust (PCT) publicises 5 A DAY
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ArticleFSA staggered by consumer ignorance
Food Standards Agency reveals damning study results and recommends that fruit and vegetables make up a third of every meal.
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Wight Salads Group takes Sage decision
In this month’s IT column, we take a look at a financial IT solution which has proven a godsend for tomato specialist Wight Salads Group, and learn how the Scottish Crop Research Institute’s brand new website is more user friendly than ever before. Plus, the New Covent Garden Market Authority has chosen a consultancy to manage its IT functions.
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ArticleSainsbury's pledges £1m to Fairtrade farming fund
A £1 million fund to help farmers in the developing world to join the Fairtrade initiative has been drawn up by Sainsbury’s.
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Brogdale tendering reopened
Tendering for the curation and maintenance of the National Fruit Collections at Brogdale, near Faversham, Kent has come up for a second time because of weaknesses in the original bids.
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A fortnight is a long time in the produce industry
What a difference a fortnight makes in the produce trade. Earlier in August, displays of English brassicas ravaged by the
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ArticleChilean exporter hit by worker strike
Pacific Nut, the Chilean nut, almond and plum exporter, was temporarily closed down on Monday by striking workers who blocked access to two of the company’s facilities.
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Parents fail acid test
A survey published by YouGov has claimed that many UK parents do not realise that some acidic juices contain enough sugar to erode their children’s teeth.
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ArticleEssex kids scoop top Spanish prize
Kingston Primary School in Essex has won first prize in the first-ever Foods from Spain (FfS) National Primary Schools Competition.
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When is organic not organic?
As someone who is, thankfully, allergy free, I admit the “free-from” market has largely passed me by. But, the
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Defra fined for incompetence
NGOs were left riled last week after news that Defra is to be fined a total of £36m for making late payments to farmers under the old IACS scheme.
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Defra faces £36m penalty
Defra is to be fined a total of £36m for making late payments to farmers under the old IACS scheme.
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Defra made to pay
NGOs were left riled last week after news that Defra is to be fined a total of £36m for making late payments to farmers under the old IACS scheme.
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ArticleInnovative dried berries heading for UK
Frutconcept, based in Valdivia, Chile, came to London this month to showcase its colourful dried fruits, high concentrate juice and chocolate covered dried fruit produce in a bid for export into the UK.
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ArticleUK avo market ripe for picking
As South Africa gears up for an avocado season set to be characterised by excellent quality fruit and supported by strident promotional campaigns in the UK and Europe, Laura Gould speaks to some of the industry’s key players to find out what potential lies ahead for the sector.
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Mike Lister was installed as general manager of Topgro
Mike Lister was installed as general manager of Topgro, an exclusive supplier of avocados to Tesco, earlier this year. Here, he tells Tommy Leighton what he believes sets his company apart from the rest of the fresh produce industry.