All articles by Kathy Hammond – Page 156
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Chilean grape investment
Agricola Oro Verde and Ben David open a huge new grape facility in the VI region of Chile.
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Ethical training for produce
UK Produce companies are showing their commitment to ethical trading with a significant number signed up for the Ethical Trading Initiative’s brand new training programme.
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Labour pressure on for NZ apples
The New Zealand apple harvest is due to start next week with Royal Gala, but pressure for seasonal labour is mounting.
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Pesticides code unveiled
Defra has published a new statutory code of practice for users of plant protection products this week.
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Made in Blu expansion
Italian co-operatives and exporters are banding together to increase their presence and standing on export markets.
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ArticleNFU wants levy body modernisation
The National Farmers’ Union has said statutory levy boards should be retained as long as they are modern, flexible and value for money.
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ArticleSpanish berry recovery
The Spanish strawberry and raspberry crops are set to make a full recovery on last year and even outstrip 2004.
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ArticleSouthern top fruit down
The southern hemisphere top-fruit crop will be lower than last season.
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Research boost for Vivaldi
Naturally Best is hoping that independent research carried out on its Vivaldi potato will boost the product’s image as a healthy choice.
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ArticleTrade applies gangmaster pressure
Retailers and trade and farm leaders have joined forces to urge the prime minister to end uncertainty over the gangmaster act this week.
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Transitory banana arrangements set
A European Commission management committee for bananas has approved a transitory regime for ACP banana exports to the EU.
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ArticleAsda's Bond calls for OFT Tesco action
Asda’s ceo Andy Bond has said focusing on supermarket activity in the convenience-store sector is too narrow a target for the Office of Fair Trading and is calling for other measures to halt Tesco's rise.
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ArticleFyffes makes Brazilian acquisition
Fyffes has acquired 60 per cent of Brazilian fresh produce exporter Nolem.
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New seed for baby leaves and herbs
Israeli organic seed-breeder Genesis Seeds is launching its newly branded herbs line - Genesis Select Herb Seeds this week.
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ArticleGetting BAC to old Bramley ways
The Bramley Apple Campaign (BAC) is hoping to turn around a decline in family traditions and get more families sharing mealtimes together.
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ArticleBHTA forges closer links
The British Herb Trade Association (BHTA) is benefiting from closer links with the Horticultural Development Council and Adas and is drawing up a strategy of work for 2006.
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ArticleAPLE clarifies Pink pricing
The European Pink Lady Association (APLE) has refuted allegations that UK importers holding licences to handle the brand are being charged higher prices than their continental European counterparts.
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Jus takes juice award
Jus has been voted the tastiest apple juice in the West Midlands in a contest run by Heart of England Fine Foods, Heff.
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Defra issues remittance advice
Defra’s plant health section experienced IT problems last week resulting in the e-mailing of remittances for payments made as far back as 2004.
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ArticleKiwifruit flower count falls
New Zealand kiwifruit marketer Zespri is forecasting a smaller crop this season, although its figures differ from those released previously by the US department of agriculture.