All articles by Kathy Hammond – Page 66
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ArticleNew apples should target men
Future apple and peach variety development should be aimed at men, according to research just published by European research project Isafruit.
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Zespri joins call for larger ships
New Zealand kiwifruit exporter Zespri is supporting a shipping industry call for facilities to accommodate bigger ships.
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AllFresh conference postponed
Organisers have decided to postpone the allFresh conference in South Africa slated for 16 September until next year, blaming the global economic squeeze and FIFA World Cup costs
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ArticlePrevar Smitten with new apple
Smitten has been unveiled as the trademark name for apple cultivar PremA17 from the Prevar stable.
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ArticleArgentina's lemon season comes to early close
The Argentinean lemon season is closing earlier than usual, with a dip in production due to a combination of frost and drought.
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HortNZ faces budget cuts
Industry body Horticulture New Zealand is facing painful spending cuts after fruit growers voted to slice 16 per cent from its annual budget at their AGM last week
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ArticleWTO victory for NZ apples
New Zealand apple growers are celebrating a WTO decision to lift an 89-year ban imposed by Australia which paves the way for exports of their fruit to their nearest neighbour.
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GlobalGAP consultation opens
The draft version 4 GlobalGAP General Regulations (GR) are now available for public consultation for a four-week period from 9 August to 3 September.
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ArticleTesco triple for Thanet Earth
Thanet Earth is a triple gold award winner with the news this week that NSF CMi has confirmed its third glasshouse has won Tesco’s Nurture Gold Award.
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ArticleRaspberries deal with oversupply
UK raspberry growers need to work harder to avoid the peaks and troughs that have been typical of supply this season, according to Nick Marston, md of soft-fruit marketing desk Berry Gardens.
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ArticleApple prices set to rise on European volume slump
European apple output is forecast to plummet to one of the lowest levels in a decade, forcing prices higher in what will be a make or break year for many EU growers.
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New iPhone app for grocery figures
Kantar Worldpanel has launched iPhone application for its grocery figures.
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ArticleUS apples start early
The apple harvest has begun ahead of schedule in some states in the US.
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ArticleFrench stonefruit sales fillip
French stonefruit growers have been authorised to sell their peaches, nectarines and apricots at supermarket car parks directly to consumers in a bid to reinvigorate a flagging market for their products.
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ArticleTomato growers suffer mixed fortunes
Tomato growers are enjoying mixed fortunes this season, with UK producers enjoying a strong season despite varying light levels, but many Dutch growers struggling with excessive heat.
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ArticleGras growers overcome tough stint
British asparagus growers have managed to drive uptake for their product despite some of the toughest trading conditions for a generation.
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ArticleAfrican banana growers reach agreement
Trade ministers from Ghana, Cameroon and Côte d’Ivoire met in Yaoundé at the end of last month to agree a common stance on changes to the EU banana import regime.
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ArticleGlobal wheat price opportunity for growers
The market for UK grown vegetables such as brassicas and potatoes could tighten as spiralling global wheat prices threaten to push land rents up.
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New potato event for East of England
Potato growers will have the opportunity to put their questions to specialists at a new event: the East of England Potato Day on 1 September at Frederick Hiam, Hill Farm, Tuddenham, Bury St Edmunds.
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ArticleHaldanes ramps up local fresh offer
Fresh produce will be at the heart of a revolutionary new local sourcing policy across supermarket group Haldanes’ 23 stores.