All articles by Kathy Hammond – Page 112
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ArticleFirst gangmaster prosecuted
The Gangmasters Licensing Act has seen its first successful prosecution.
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Chilean clems on way down
Chilean quality control and market data specialist Decofrut has said that exports of clementines from Chile are likely to fall by nine per cent this year on last.
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Moroccan courgette success
Courgette imports from Morocco into the EU have been spiralling in recent seasons causing some concern among the Spanish export community.
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A wash is not enough
Research from the US suggests that even washing leafy vegetables with a chlorine solution is not enough to kill food-poisoning bacteria.
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ArticleBrazil revises apples down
Brazil will produce a smaller apple crop than last year, according to its apple association’s latest forecast, with the harvest now almost complete.
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ArticleZespri crop climbs
Total NZ kiwifruit crop volumes are expected to be slightly up on last year, as the size profile of fruit is a little larger.
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Worldwide Fruit to go residue free
All members of Worldwide Fruit (WWF) will be harvesting fruit that is virtually residue-free in the upcoming season.
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ArticleChilean bank steps in
The Chilean treasury and central bank have been taking action to help fruit exporters hit by the plummeting rate of exchange of the US dollar.
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ArticleTesco denies US rumours
Tesco has moved to quash industry rumours that key executives from its US venture are returning to the UK.
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E-tailing bucks retail trend
Despite signs that the economy and retail sales are both starting to slow, online retail continues to power ahead unabated, according to latest research from retail analyst Verdict and the most successful retailers going forward are likely to have both internet and physical sales.
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GlobalGAP signs up juicers
The international fruit-juice industry has teamed up with GlobalGAP.
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Credit crunch bites into retail
Small and medium size businesses operating in the retail sector are really feeling the bite of the credit crunch according to a new study released this week.
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ArticleExpress boost for HDC campaign
The Horticultural Development Council’s (HDC) I’m In Season campaign has scored success with a seasonal fresh produce feature in the Daily Express’s health section, to appear every Tuesday.
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ArticleSouth African grapes wind down
The South African grape season is winding down with sendings so far down seven per cent on levels to the same point in 2007, according to figures released by South African Table Grape Industry.
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ArticleEarly start in Extremadura
Stonefruit production in the Spanish region of Extremadura is likely to start earlier than usual this season, but volumes may well be reduced.
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Appletiser brand extension
Soft drinks brand Appletiser is extending its UK product portfolio with the launch of Fruitiser - three different flavoured bottled 100-per cent fruit juice drinks.
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ArticleCovent Garden client wins top award
New Covent Garden Market (NCGM) customer Paul Stein has won Westminster Council’s Market Trader of the Year 2008.
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ArticleTrade can help end disgraceful waste
The fresh produce industry needs to consider the range of consumers buying its products, including single-person households, as well an on-pack and in-store information on at-home storage of its products if the UK is to tackle the horrifying amount of fresh produce wasted in the home.
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ArticleWhite asparagus makes UK inroads
The UK market is showing unprecedented interest in white asparagus.
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ArticleSun World unveils new business units
Sun World International has established three distinct new business units and “realigned” key executives, president and ceo Allen J. Vangelos has announced.