All articles by Ed Bedington – Page 67
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Potato crop estimates down
British potato bosses are estimating a total crop production of 5.954 million tonnes this year.
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ArticleMore pesticide options
A new move by the Pesticide Safety Directorate (PSD) could provide farmers and growers with more pesticide options on minor crops, according to the NFU.
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Bulb standards launched
Dutch bulb growers have taken a further step toward environmentally sustainable production with the introduction of new standards.
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Post Office targets flower market
The Post Office is hoping to strengthen its position in the flower sector with the launch of a new flower delivery service.
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Sainsbury's faces further supply problems
Sainsbury’s supply situation is facing further disruption next week as a potential strike looms at its East Kilbride distribution centre.
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Government pledges £8m to shake up packaging design
The government is set to plough £8 million into a scheme to stimulate innovative packaging design.
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Soft fruit discussion
New developments in the soft fruit industry will be under discussion at a conference later this month.
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Sneddon supports trust
Fame Academy star David Sneddon has thrown his weight behind a fruit industry fund-raiser for the Children’s Trust.
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ArticleChemical free solution for Lychee
Stepac has launched a chemical-free post harvest system to preserve lychee during storage and shelf life.
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Big screen hit for Sainsbury's
Sainsbury's turned to the big screen in a bid to boost sales of strawberries recently.
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Pear record
Portuguese fruit producers are set to attempt to break the world record for the largest fruit salad, currently standing at 1,520kg in New Jersey, US.
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New Year nerves
Nearly half the UK’s top fresh produce companies are nervous over what 2005 may hold, claim Plimsoll.
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Assurance one-stop shop
Efsis-FABBL, the farm assurance specialist, has written to more than 3,000 farmers in England to ensure they are aware that Efsis-FABBL offers inspection to the Assured Produce Scheme as well as a range of others.
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New buyer at Sainsbury's
Sainsbury’s has appointed Christian Hickey to take over as stone-fruit and tropical-fruit buyer, following the departure of Dom Schulenberg last week.
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ArticleRetailers rapped
Retailers are being called upon to give more support to the fresh produce industry in a bid to stamp out illegal labour practices.
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Cape competition
Following a recent Cape and Outspan promotion in West Country retailer Stokes the Greengrocers, the presentation of first prize took place at Stokes, Staple Hill store.
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New headquarters for NFU
The NFU has cut the first turf in its wholesale move from London to its new headquarters at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire.
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Tough conditions on carrots
Carrot producers are facing a tough season following poor growing conditions and rising costs.
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Potato bosses re-appointments
The British Potato Council has announced the re-appointments of Richard Harris and Barry Leathwood.
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ArticleCancer prevention doubts
UK fresh produce bosses have hit back at a US study which casts doubt on 5-a-day cancer-prevention claims, saying it will simply cause further confusion for consumers.