All articles by Kathy Hammond – Page 165
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ArticleGreek grapes to make timely start
Greek grapes are due to start their season more or less on time in the second week of August despite a cold snap in March.
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ArticleTroubled Cuban grapefruit
The Cuban grapefruit crop is almost a complete wipe out following Hurricane Dennis three weeks ago.
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ArticleStrawberries face oversupply crisis
Oversupply of strawberries during the UK season is likely to get worse, a leading marketing desk has warned.
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Recession to take the blame
Economists are talking of a second-half recession this year already and those companies struggling in the fresh produce business are likely to use this talk of a slow down to bury their own bad news, warned Plimsoll.
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Dutch glasshouse technology arrives
Rovero Roll-Air greenhouses are set to come to the UK with Cambridge Glasshouse Company already appointed sole distributor for the Dutch technology.
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Soft fruit on a high
A cooler spell this week is proving a welcome boost to soft-fruit production, particularly raspberry and blackberry crops.
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Waitrose tops Brammies
The Bramley Campaign Group has announced the winners of the 12th annual Brammy Awards.
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New appointments at herb company
Herb supplier British Pepper & Spice (BPS) has made two new appointments within the company and is also pleased to announce a further internal appointment.
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Agrexco aims high
After a flying start to the Israeli stone fruit season, exporter Agrexco is concentrating on varieties developed for the premium end of the market.
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ArticleWorld first in tomato vending
A new idea from Belgium is bringing produce closer to consumers and helping them achieve their 5-A-DAY.
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Apple market pressure mounts
With just weeks to go before the harvest of European apples begins, the apple market in the UK is under pressure from old season stock and southern hemisphere supplies.
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ArticleUS team reveals new pear
A new fire-blight resistant pear has been unveiled by US researchers.
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ArticleEU investigates French aid to growers
The European Commission has opened a formal investigation into potentially illegal French state aid for the fruit and vegetable sector over an 11-year period, which could see growers and other beneficiaries forced to repay subsidies with interest.
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ArticleNZ growers draw up a charter
New Zealand’s apple growers have started asking their politicians to sign a charter.
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ArticleValle del Jerte sets example
Spanish farm minister Elena Espinosa has praised the work of growers in the Valle del Jerte.
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ArticleAgrexco in mango focus
The new Israeli mango season is about to get under way with increased volumes.
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ArticleBlack looks to beat blue in soft-fruit success
The newly formed Blackcurrant Foundation is hoping blackcurrants can emulate the success of blueberries in the UK market.
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Water agreement reached
The National Farmers Union has signed an accord with the Environment Agency and Water UK.
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Fresh-cut watermelon breakthrough
New growing techniques could boost watermelon quality for the fresh prepared sector and help disease resistance.