All articles by Kathy Hammond – Page 16
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ArticleSpanish stonefruit season closes on a low note
With the stonefruit season closing, Spanish growers have been left disappointed as lower volumes have not led to strong returns.
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ArticleSainbury's trials scan-and-go app
Sainsbury’s is trialing a new mobile phone scan-and-go app in three UK stores.
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ArticleAgroCap expands into Spain
The AgroCap Group based in the Netherlands has announced it is expanding into Spain with the formation of Agro Marketing Cool Fresh España, trading as Cool Fresh Spain and with offices in Valencia and Huelva.
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ArticleHonduran citrus exports on a roll
Citrus exports from Honduras this year will generate more than $14 million, the country’s national farming and fisheries health service, Senasa has said.
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ArticleKiwifruit disease strikes Chilean orchards
The Chilean ministry of agriculture has said that the kiwifruit vine disease Psa has now been found on 30 different orchards.
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ArticleFresh & Easy launches new brand
Tesco’s US subsidiary Fresh & Easy has launched a new and expanded range of 39 different fresh prepared salads and vegetables.
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ArticleEMR in table-top melon first
East Malling Research (EMR) has grown what is thought to be the world’s first commercial crop of table-top melons.
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ArticleShandong Fuji harvest gets underway
Growers of Fuji apples from the coastal province of Shandong in eastern China have begun to harvest their fruit.
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ArticleSirane expands into Turkey
Staffordshire packaging innovator Sirane is targeting new markets with expansion into Turkey.
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ArticleUK cranberries build on success of trial
Harvesting of UK-grown cranberries begins in the next few weeks with output expected to climb following successful trials last year.
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ArticleUniveg Katopé UK kicks off Brazilian season
Univeg Katopé UK has taken delivery this week of the first new season grapes from Univeg's own farm in Brazil.
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ArticlePrepared produce gets vital new brand
Research collaboration between Plant & Food Research in New Zealand and the Department of Primary Industries in Victoria, Australia has brought a new range of targeted, prepared vegetables to market.
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ArticleFlorida grapefruit forecast rises
Grapefruit production in the US state of Florida is forecast to increase on last season’s levels.
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NZ kiwifruit disease spreads further
The Hawke's Bay area in New Zealand has reported its first case of kiwifruit vine-killing disease PSA.
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ArticlePioneer makes new tracks at The Co-op
Retailer The Co-operative Food is re-packaging and re-launching its Pioneer potatoes on 17 October, to celebrate the International Year of Co-operatives.
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ArticleReynolds brokers Brogdale deal
High-end caterer Lusso has worked with fresh-produce supplier Reynolds to form a pioneering partnership with the National Fruit Collection at Brogdale and bring niche English apple varieties to a new customer base.
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ArticleTotal Produce makes non-exec appointment
Total Produce plc has appointed a new non-executive director.
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ArticleBIS seeks agri-tech views
The Department for Business Innovation & Skills(BIS) has launched a six-week consultation to help shape government strategy to promote best use of science and technology for agriculture.
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ArticleShere scores digital first with Waitrose
Waitrose has scored a first with Shere Print by launching digitally printed lidding film on salad bowls into stores this week.
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ArticleSainsbury's gives credit for carbon-reduction measures
Sainsbury’s has credited new technologies and improved green skills for engineers with helping it reduce its carbon footprint by six per cent.