All articles by Kathy Hammond – Page 158
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ArticleMultiples claim Christmas success
Ahead of official Christmas trading figures, major multiples are already proclaiming their triumphs in the produce aisles during December.
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ArticleNZ apple brand set for launch
NZ apple-industry body Pipfruit New Zealand is fighting back to recover lost ground on international markets with the launch of its new country of origin label in New Zealand next month.
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Taste findings could boost uptake
A new study published by researchers in Belgium shows our taste perception is enhanced as the temperature of food increases
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Drought-resistant tomato find
Scientists have made a breakthrough in the quest for drought resistance in tomatoes.
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NFU will not rest after WTO round
The National Farmers Union has said it will continue to make representations at all levels to protect the interests of UK farmers following the agreement on trade at the WTO summit in Hong Kong.
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SA turns to fuel rationing
According to local press reports in South Africa, fuel is trickling back into fruit-growing areas of the Western Cape, but is being rationed.
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Fyffes in €200m property deal
Fyffes has announced its intention to set up a new, separately quoted property company, Bluestone Properties plc, with initial net assets of approximately €200 million.
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ArticleBanana mediator named
The World Trade Organisation’s Hong Kong round ended last week with an agreement between the European Union and Latin American banana exporting nations at last.
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ArticleLong-term tunnel vision not bright
British Summer Fruits chairman Laurence Olins has warned that a controversial decision by the Planning Inspectorate could have profound environmental effects as well as an economic impact for the soft-fruit industry.
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ArticleBartlett wins eco award
Airdrie-based potato and root-vegetable supplier Albert Bartlett & Sons has won a coveted environnmental award.
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ArticleIsraeli citrus sendings climb
Citrus exports from Israel are running ahead of figures for the same period last season.
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Hartley's turns to glass
Yorkshire vegetable processing company JE Hartley has trialed recycled glass for effluent treatment.
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Sheerness welcomes first grape vessel
The first direct reefer shipment to the UK of South African grapes this season docked at Sheerness
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ArticleRedbridge wins Bon Cap deal
Redbridge Worldfresh has secured exclusive rights to market Bon Cap grapes in the British Isles.
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ArticleEU agreement REACH-ed
At a Competitiveness Council meeting this week, EU Member States achieved political agreement on the new chemicals regulation known as REACH.
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ArticleIsraeli berry season in fine fettle
Strawberries from Israel are in full swing in the UK with substantial increases in volumes of Palestinian production also forecase.
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ArticleFairytale Christmas for tree sector
Christmas tree availability has been extremely closely aligned to demand leaving prices to tell the story.
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ArticleAll is fair in banana war
The EU's farm commissioner has stood up to Latin American criticism at the WTO claiming the new banana tariff is "fair".
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ArticleFyffes announces McCann retirement
Fyffes has announced the retirement of its group director Neil McCann after 55 years in the business.