All articles by Ed Bedington – Page 16
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Water key to tackling bruising on potatoes
Research into the causes of potato bruising has revealed that an optimum hydration level could help growers keep blackspot and cracking to a minimum.
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ArticleIndian opportunity exciting
India is “the most challenging and exciting market in the global fresh produce business”, according to New Delhi-based Keith Sunderlal, of consultancy The SCS Group.
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I can't believe it's not got butter
Leading potato supplier Greenvale AP pulled in the crowds at BP 2005, offering samples of its newly launched variety Mayan Gold to visitors of the at its stand.
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Machinery launch at potato show
Scotts Potato Machinery used the BP2005 show to launch its latest machine - the Evolution Separator.
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ArticleNew markets needed for Argentina
Adolfo Storni of lemon-export giant San Miguel told the Southern Hemisphere Congress said that his Argentinian fresh produce counterparts need to find new markets to ensure the long-term viability of their industry.
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ArticleToo many bad apples behind market crash
The crash in the southern hemisphere apple market in Europe in the last few months has been blamed on the shipping of “too many, too bad, too cheap apples” over an extended season, claimed Karl Schmitz of BVEO in Germany.
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Potato sector must innovate to grow
The potato sector needs to concentrate on innovation and promotion in order to secure a greater market share, David Hughes, professor of food marketing at Imperial College, London told delegates at BP2005.
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Microsoft approves fresh produce IT solution
Fresh produce IT specialists Anglia Business Solutions is celebrating after its LINKFresh software solution was approved by Microsoft.
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ArticleCompetition key to Chilean success
Chile has been conspicuous in its success in the global marketplace in the last 10 years due to the healthy competition that exists among its exporters, according to Chilean Exporters’ Association chairman Ronald Bown.
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ArticleSouth Africa tackles overproduction issues
“Two years ago we celebrated going above one million tonnes of citrus production, the next celebration will be when we go back below 1m cartons,” said Citrus Growers’ Association ceo Justin Chadwick.
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Weather fails to damped spirits at BP2005
Cold and wet weather in Harrogate did nothing to dampen the mood at British Potato 2005, with exhibitors describing it as one of the most successful shows to date.
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WA stone-fruit quality high
Western Australian stone fruit growers are expecting to pick some of the best quality crop on record.
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Capespan goes green
International fruit supplier, Capespan, is joining the environmental revolution with a new recycling solution for its base in Sheerness.
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ArticleChina remains a small threat
The fresh produce industry should not be overly concerned at the moment about Chinese export potential, said Matthew Tang of China’s Linkage Holdings, at the Southern Hemisphere Congress in Santiago.
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Rapid change on retail scene
“It is amazing how quickly the retail scene can change in a relatively mature market,” said Red Communications’ John Valentine, during a session on the European marketplace at the Southern Hemisphere Congress, in Santiago, Chile.
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ArticleNZ producers unlikley to break even
Pipfruit New Zealand’s Ian Palmer told the Southern Hemisphere Congress that it is fair to say that none of his country’s apple growers would break even in 2005.
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Still time to enter Taste of Britain Awards
Produce businesses are being urged to enter the Daily Telegraph Taste of Britain Awards which aims to celebrate the best of British foods.
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Grant boost for apple growers
Two Norfolk fruit growers have begun pressing their own fruit juices for the first time, thanks to a cash boost from Defra's Rural Enterprise Scheme (RES).
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Movie move from Asda
Characters from the family blockbuster Madagascar are causing a stir in Asda’s produce department.
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Potato blight threat to UK
A new form of potato blight common to Europe could make its way to the UK, an expert has warned.