All articles by Kathy Hammond – Page 30
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ArticleRain fails to dampen UK fruit hopes
Tree-fruit growers in the UK are refusing to let last month's frost and rain dampen their enthusiasm despite the weather blighting some producers’ crops.
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ArticleNew watermelons earn their stripes
Seed-breeder Nunhems has unveiled a new watermelon, Bengala F1.
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ArticleTomlinson in Total move
Paul Tomlinson has joined Total Cherry as procurement manager from IVG White.
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ArticleDunnett announces early retirement
Long-standing relationship with South Africa-based fresh produce leader Capespan to come to an end for industry veteran
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Bioscience research boost
Science minister David Willets has announced £250 million for bioscience research as the first phase of a five-year strategic investment programme.
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ArticlePeru exports grow on back of produce sendings
Peru’s agricultural exports are projected to grow 15 per cent this year.
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ArticlePakistani freight-rate concern
Concerns are mounting in Pakistan after a delay in the release of mango airfreight rates.
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ArticleProduce availability boosts Poupart sales
Increased availability of produce has helped Poupart to a healthy increase in turnover.
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ArticleMexican mangoes make new record
Mexican mango exports reached a value of $189 million in 2011, which represents a 23 per cent increase against the previous year, new figures show.
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ArticleDunnett announces early retirement
Martin Dunnett, commercial director at Capespan UK, will take early retirement in July after 35 years with the company.
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ArticleDiamond launch for Berry Gardens
Berry Gardens is marketing a new Driscoll’s strawberry with Marks & Spencer to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.
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ArticleBrazilian producers upbeat over currency
Brazil’s currency falling to a three-year low is “great news for exporters,” according to the country’s trade minister Fernando Pimentel.
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BSF to promote UK plums and cherries
Soft-fruit promotional body British Summer Fruits (BSF) will be carrying out some PR activities to promote UK plums and cherries this year as well as berry fruit.
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ArticleRe:fresh Roundup: All about innovation
At last week’s Re:fresh Conference, the subject of innovation, in its various forms, was at the heart of the debate. FPJ rounds up the key news from the event.
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ArticleCapital fanfare for Farming Delivers launch
The NFU launched a major PR drive on the River Thames in London on Monday under the banner Farming Delivers.
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ArticleRetailer focuses on produce for a Better Tesco
Tesco published its annual report on Tuesday and revealed a six-part plan to create a Better Tesco in the UK with a focus on produce.
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ArticleFlorette gets all dressed up
Florette has hit the ambient grocery shelves with a range of salad dressings.
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ArticleGrocery market awaits Jubilee fillip
The grocery market has seen sharp decline in growth for the 12 weeks ending 13 May.
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ArticleSector rallies round after Spanish fire
Damage to Fontestad offices and laboratories was avoided following swift action by firefighters
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ArticleFruit-fly fears abate in New Zealand
The ministry for primary industries in New Zealand has been testing samples from fruit fly traps in the Auckland area after the discovery of a single Queensland fruit fly in a trap.