All articles by Ed Bedington – Page 30
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ArticleEnglish plums in full swing
The English plum season is now in full swing, with the Victoria harvest now under way, the Summerfruit Company reports.
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Optimum spraying urged for carrots
Carrot growers using the fungicide Amistar to control Sclerotinia are being advised to switch to a narrow 65-degree flat fan jet nozzle for best results.
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ArticleOrganic industry support for exposé
The organic industry is broadly supporting a broadsheet exposé that labelled parts of the UK’s organic offer “a scam”.
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Green Card success
The new Green Card Scheme for recording and promoting employee skills within the food and drink sector has been positively received by the industry, said makers, Improve.
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Horticulture lectures at Kew
Kew Gardens are hosting a series of lecture sessions to give members of the public a chance to hear world-class horticulturalists speak about their work.
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SA citrus exporters must be vigilant
South African citrus producers are insisting their fruit is free of pests and disease after reports of a leaked memo suggested bosses were urging producers to avoid exporting through Spain because of stringent inspections.
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ArticleLe Crunch gets a face-lift
French apple producers have given their Le Crunch brand a makeover with the launch of a new logo.
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Preparations under way for Uzbekistan show
Preparation in Uzbekistan is under way as the republic gets ready to host its tenth annual food exhibition, Food Week.
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Asda facing union pressure
Asda is set to face increased union pressure after an international union movement stepped-up calls to mobilise Wal-Mart workers around the world.
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ArticleNew apple variety launched
Scientists have created a new apple which could prove to be a potential replacement for Royal Gala and Gala.
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French fears for world trade share
The French government is worried that France could be losing its market share in world trade after figures showed a record deficit.
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Deal optimism in Gate Gourmet row
British Airways bosses and union officials are optimistic of a successful resolution with in-flight caterer Gate Gourment.
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Scientists warn of weed threat
Scientists in America are warning that weeds resistant to a herbicide used on GM crops might pose a serious threat to farmers.
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Brazil fights against US tariff
The Brazilian Foreign Ministry has vowed it will challenge the US decision to impose tariffs on its $158m orange juice import business.
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ArticleReefer merger given go ahead
NYK Reefers and LauritzenCool have received clearance from the European Commission to merge reefer activities.
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Soft coconut launch
An importer is hoping for success with the launch of a soft-skinned ready-to-eat coconut.
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Foreign fruit pickers picket
Foreign fruit pickers have been protesting over pay and conditions at one of the UK’s biggest fruit farms.
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Open day showcases seed offer
International seed seller Bejo Zaden is set to showcase new products at its annual open day this September.
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ArticleSainsbury's fights back on top fruit
Sainsbury's is gunning for Tesco on top-fruit as it looks to claw back lost market share at the start of the UK season.
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ArticleMarketing group expands
Award winning marketing organisation The Quintus Partnership Ltd has signed up three more production companies, bringing the group’s grower membership to nine.