All articles by Kathy Hammond – Page 170
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ArticleEuropean tomato growers consolidate
The European Tomato Producers' Group has met for the third time and decided to expand its role and engage in international dialogue.
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ArticleFairtrade takes banana stunt to DTI
Civil servants arriving for work at the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in London on Tuesday were each handed a banana for breakfast and told not to forget the farmer who grew it.
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ArticleCaution urged in lemon trade
The lemon harvest in Argentina has begun ahead of schedule as good fruit size has been achieved early, but sector chiefs are calling for caution in a high volume year.
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ArticleHurricane season warning
The 2005 hurricane season in the Atlantic Basin looks set to be more active than the historical average, meteorologists are warning. And Floridian crop forecasts for the 2004/5 season continue to fall.
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ArticleUS cherries gear up for longer season
California is hoping to build on last year's record UK sales, while north-western US shippers are lengthening their season.
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Lantra launches horticulture review
Land-based industries sector-skills council Lantra is carrying out the biggest review of skills needs and learning provision in horticulture ever.
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Israeli farm output climbs
Latest figures published in Israel show significant gains in key exports.
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ArticleTesco under fire in South Africa
International development agency ActionAid has released a report - Rotten Fruit - criticising conditions of South African women working on Tesco-accredited farms.
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ArticleSpanish raspberries to last longer
Raspberries from Huelva appear to be recovering from a rocky start to their season.
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ArticleNIAB notches up DNA success
Plant science specialist NIAB, has received funding to record DNA fingerprints for European rose varieties.
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ArticleLatin Americans call for arbitration
Latin American banana producing nations have formally asked the World Trade Organisation for arbitration in their row with the EU over the new banana import regime.
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Harper Adams issues public invitation
Agricultural college Harper Adams is opening its doors to the public on May 14 from 2-5pm.
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Randells win MBM accolade
Paddy and Tom Randell of RW Randell & Sons have won potato supplier MBM Produce’s Glenthorn Grower of the Year award.
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Del Curto stikes strategic partnership
Chilean exporter David del Curto has struck up a partnership with asset manager Moneda Asset.
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ArticleMIxed bag for southern hemisphere apples
Gala from Brazil is well down on a normal crop year and Golden Delicious from South Africa looks set for a strong campaign.
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Varroa mite concern in US
The prevalence of varroa mite among bees in the US is causing concern among fruit growers.
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EMR studies browning disorder
Marden Fruit Show Society and East Malling Research Association members will be updated next week on efforts to find a solution to Boggy Bank disorder in Cox.
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ArticleGeest factory goes up in flames
A huge blaze at a Geest plant in Humberside will mean the factory may stay closed for six months.
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Parripak picks up on BBQ trend
Prepared vegetable specialist Parripak has expanded its range to appeal to the growing trend for barbecue-style foods.
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ArticleMelon supplies weather the storms
The melon market is likely to face some difficult times over the next few weeks as major sources deal with different weather issues.