All articles by Kathy Hammond – Page 121
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ArticleValencia rain brings mixed blessings
Heavy rains in the Valencia region of Spain are proving a blessing for some crops but causing devastation for others.
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Chiquita subsidiary makes fresh acquisition
Chiquita subsidiary Fresh Express has announced the acquisition of Verdelli Farms.
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Fresh produce job losses loom
The slowdown in the UK economy could cost 3,000 jobs in the fresh produce industry, business analyst Plimsoll Publishing is warning.
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ArticleWarwick HRI reaping rewards
Since its transfer to the University of Warwick in 2004, Horticulture Research International (HRI) has increased its grant funding and its funds from levy bodies.
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ArticleItalians foresee kiwifruit drop
The Italian kiwifruit harvest kicked off last week, with production forecast to fall by 13 per cent on recent seasons’ averages.
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Banana dispute sees some action
Latin American countries and the US have met again for the first time in 18 months as they step up the pressure in the dispute with the EU over its banana import regime.
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Prognsofruit is UK-bound
English Apples & Pears has accepted an invitation to host Prognosfruit 2008 in the UK next year.
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Commission admits deadline delays
The competition Commission’s timetable for reporting on its inquiry into the grocery market is slipping.
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ArticleIGD issues supermarket warning
Supermarkets must be more proactive in meeting consumer priorities, the IGD has warned.
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ArticleFlandria sprouts dip
Belgian auction group Lava has said that supply of Brussels sprouts under its quality label Flandria will be reduced this season.
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Almeria gets ICM budget boost
The regional executive in Andalusia has promised to increase its budget to growers in Almería from €6 million (£4.1m) to €10m, in support of integrated crop management (ICM) systems and biological control.
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Dubliners land deal
Two Fyffes spin-off companies have formed a 50:50 joint venture between them to buy some Dublin land.
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ArticleHDC launches 'I'm in Season' campaign
The Horticultural Development Council has launched its generic campaign to increase consumption: I'm in Season.
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ArticleUK carrots at boiling point
UK carrot growers are “beyond crisis point”, as supermarket price battles take no heed of the worst growing season in living memory and are pushing the sector to the brink of survival.
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ASF in Sansome coup
Scottish soft-fruit specialist Angus Soft Fruits (ASF) has turned in a strong performance over the summer and hired a Tesco man to its technical team.
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Nuffield awards up for grabs
The Nuffield Farming Scholarship Trust is inviting entries for its awards including a new HDC-sponsored bursary.
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ArticleHass sendings will fall
The Chilean Hass Avocado Association has announced that this year’s crop is expected to be almost halved by cold weather and snow in July.
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ArticleSecond Spanish citrus drop
Spain’s second-largest citrus production region has revealed a forecast eight per cent decline in volume this season.
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ArticleResearch gives guava boost
New research into the nutritional content of guava has shown it is higher in antioxidants than previously thought and could join the ranks of superfoods such as blueberries, broccoli and pomegranates.
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ArticleDrought threatens Oz stones
Stonefruit growers in Australia are facing spiralling costs and a severe lack of water for irrigation as drought takes hold and threatens export volumes.