All articles by Kathy Hammond – Page 106
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ArticleOrganic slump a short-term problem
Any recent decline in sales of organic produce is a “short-term problem”, Soil Association policy director Peter Melchett said this week.
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Ecuador fights on in banana battle
Ecuador has said it is “extremely disappointed” with the EU decision not to sign an agreement on the banana import regime negotiated on the fringes of the WTO Doha talks.
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ArticleSterling in new euro low
As sterling plunged to new lows against the euro this week, importers were left counting the cost.
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Horticultural R&D: fund it or lose it
Horticultural research and development must find new funding streams urgently or it will disappear.
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Storm activity takes its toll
Atlantic storm activity has already taken its toll on Caribbean banana crops and is now threatening Florida grapefruit.
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ArticleMorrisons bites back
Re:fresh award-winning supermarket group Morrisons has slated a National Consumer Council (NCC) report that placed it at the bottom of a retail health league.
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ArticleScorn poured on salad scientist
The industry and food safety authorities are rounding on Imperial College, London scientist Professor Gad Frankel after he told the Food Micro 2008 conference that growing uptake of prepared salads would lead to increased incidence of food poisoning.
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ArticleSceptical consumers will still pay more
Consumers are still prepared to pay more for healthy food and drink despite their own confusion and scepticism.
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ArticleAvocados surpass forecast
South Africa is enjoying a better than expected export season for its avocados, as market and weather factors combine to favourable effect.
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ArticleMixed message on Murcia lemons
Conflicting reports emerging from Europe’s main lemon-growing area - Murcia in south-eastern Spain - are casting doubt on the size of the autumn citrus crop.
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Poll sparks research debate
Freshinfo pollsters believe the UK industry undervalues research and development.
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ArticleGooseberries nobody's fool
Gooseberries have been the surprise success of the summer soft-fruit crop this year, some retailers and suppliers report.
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ArticleRisk-based approach looms for assurance
Assured Produce is likely to move to a more risk-based approach in the future in response to a changing environment, CMi ceo Mike Thomas has forecast.
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ArticleBar-B-Girls pray for sunshine
The Eat in Colour (EiC) team is hoping for some good weather this weekend to boost its latest occasion-led news story: Bar-B-Girls.
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Zespri elects new chairman
Zespri Group Ltd Chairman Craig Greenlees has announced his decision to step down after six years in the role.
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ArticleTNS shows price is sales driver
The latest TNS Worldpanel grocery market share figures, published show that price is now clearly driving sales.
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FPC announces dinner guest nation
The Fresh Produce Consortium has announced that Kenya will be the guest nation at its 63rd annual dinner next year.
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ArticleUK research groups eye Kirton
UK research organisations could be prepared to take on Warwick HRI’s Kirton research centre, which will be closed in spring 2009, avoiding the total loss of the 120-acre site to the domestic vegetable industry.
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Sheffield hosts international orchard date
Sheffield Hallam University will play host to three-day international conference on the history and cultural importance of orchards and groves from September 8-10.
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ArticleCharity praises Covent Garden generosity
Covent Garden traders have been lauded for raising well over £100,000 in 19 years for a local charity.