All articles by Kathy Hammond – Page 4
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Scientist praises strawberry discovery
A wild strawberry found in Oregon could bring about a host of new varieties
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Camposol announces Anecoop integration
Closer co-operation is announced with completion set for 2016
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Waitrose trials refrigerated lockers
Staff are trialling the new click-and-collect concept at head office before a planned roll-out next year
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Florette gets One Minute Wonder-ful exposure
The salad brand ramps up its creative campaign next week
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Chantal heads for Caribbean islands
Tropical storm Chantal leaves banana-producing nations braced for disruption
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Spanish grape crop rises
The Murcia region is forecasting a significantly heavier crop than last year
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Potatoes face aphid threat
Continuing warm dry weather is ramping up populations of the pest
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ASF unveils new Scottish strawberry
The Ava Rosa variety will take its place in the premium lines of retailers including Tesco and Sainsbury's
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Growers call for grape campaign
The promotional push would be part-funded by producers in Murcia themselves
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Pest research helps topfruit growers
Scientists have made a breakthrough in the battle against codling moths
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Grape prices collapse as Egypt troubles deepen
The political unrest in Egypt adds to disruption within the country's grape market
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Backing brassicas
The market is eagerly awaiting the peak of UK-grown summer brassicas following the cool, wet spring. FPJ catches up with growers and breeders to find out what to expect for this season and beyond
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NZ avocado rivals join forces
Some 70 per cent of NZ avocado exports will come under the control of the new alliance
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Russia bans EU potatoes
Plant heath authorities have issued a temporary block on sendings of seed and ware
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Research shows mango-eaters are healthier
A US study has found a link between eating the popular tropical fruit and nutritional intake
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Waitrose launches bee protection project
The up-market retailer is getting its customers to use a new app to help in bee research
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Planasa celebrates 40 years
The Spanish plant breeder and researcher treated 300 employees to a celebratory meal in Navarre
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Picota harvest forecast to fall
Tough spring conditions have taken their toll on the iconic cherry
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CAP reform edges closer
EU ministers, including Owen Paterson, reached agreement yesterday as growers wait on a final decision from Parliament