All articles by Ed Bedington – Page 57
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ArticleSpanish citrus continues to suffer
More misfortune has been heaped on the citrus sector in Valencia as persistent rainfall at the end of last week prevented harvesting before giving way to hail storms on February 7 and 8.
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Disability risk lower with fruit and veg
A US study has revealed consumption of fruit and vegetables along with dairy products may lower the risk of disability, particularly among black women.
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Michigan apples fall
Apple production in Michigan is down, according to figures from the US Department of Agriculture and Michigan Statistical Office.
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ArticleFresh IT seminar
Anglia Business Solutions will be holding a fresh produce IT seminar on February 24, at its headquarters in Cambridge.
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ArticleTesco slashes produce prices
Tesco has slashed the price on a number of produce items, in what it claims is a bid to get people eating healthily.
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Row in Fyffes's court case
A row has broken out in the Irish High Court over whether Fyffes’s lawyers should have produced certain documents which DCC claims are crucial to its defence on the insider dealing accusations against it.
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ArticleIcelandic bid for Somerfield
Bullish Icelandic venture-capital group Baugur has made a £1billion takeover approach to UK supermarket chain Somerfield.
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Farming leaders slam government on climate change issue
Farming bosses have expressed disappointment at a government decision to effectively block a Private Members Bill designed to help combat climate change.
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ArticleGreyfriars creates first pan-European mushroom company
An award winning mushroom producer has expanded into Poland to create a pan-European mushroom producer and marketing operation.
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ArticlePesticide residue standards aim
An industry standard for pesticide residue monitoring is being developed for Europe.
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Fruit and veg takes low-carb mantle
Low-carb dieting may be on the wane in the US, with fruit and vegetables taking over.
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Counter-action boosts Scottish fruit sales
Sweets and crisps on the checkouts of Scottish convenience stores are to be replaced with apples and oranges, as part of health bosses’ plans to clean up the nations diet.
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ArticleFree fruit and veg voucher scheme launched
Disadvantaged toddlers in the south-west will soon be able to tuck into free fruit and vegetables as part of a new government scheme.
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New evidence in Fyffes case
Evidence has been uncovered which it is alleged could damage Fyffes insider trading case against DCC and its chief executive Jim Flavin.
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ArticleVinson rewarded for berry dedication
A leading fruit grower has been honoured for his years of dedication to the top and soft fruit industries.
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ArticleChip week ahoy
Chip lovers are flocking to the British Potato Council’s website, in preperation for National Chip Week.
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Fairtraders acknowledged
Fairtrade suppliers AgroFair UK has been shortlisted for two prestigious awards.
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ArticleNew banana regime proposed
The European Union formally proposed its new tariff-only banana import regime to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) this week.
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ArticlePolytunnel battle hots up
A three-day hearing in Godalming, Surrey, this week, has the potential to change the face of UK horticulture.
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Better veg communication
Horticultural scientists have stressed they need to achieve closer communication beyond producers by embracing the retail trade and even taking into account consumers’ views.