All articles by Kathy Hammond – Page 73
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ArticleUK water footprint attacked
An alliance of UK engineering bodies has warned that the UK’s reliance on water embedded in imported food is exacerbating water shortages in other countries.
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ArticleIndian grape season under threat
The fate of hundreds of containers of Indian grapes hung in the balance this week, following an alert from the Indian ambassador to the EU that growth retardant chlormequat had been used on the crop.
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Fyffes warns on banana pricing
Fyffes is warning that it will only hit the full-year earnings target it announced in March if EU banana-import tariff reform is implemented this year.
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Import preference views sought
The European Commission is preparing proposals for a future regulation to succeed its existing Generalised System of Preferences (GSP) to aid developing countries through trade.
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ARS makes botrytis research discovery
US scientists have discovered that a beneficial microbe may help protect table grapes from botrytis or grey mould.
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Lemon workers protest in Argentina
Citrus producers in Argentina’s main lemon-growing area of Tucumán in the north-west of the country have started their season with a labour dispute.
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ArticleLow-income shoppers lag on 5 A DAY
A new report published by retail and consumer analyst IGD shows that while there have been steady increases in the number of consumers claiming to eat their 5 A DAY, the lowest earners are lagging behind.
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ArticleTardy start for Spanish stonefruit
Growers in Spain have said their stonefruit season will start with between one and three weeks delay on last season, depending on region.
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ArticleZespri kiwifruit Europe-bound
The first New Zealand kiwifruit of the season bound for Europe is due to arrive next week.
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Covent Garden veteran dies at 90
A Covent Garden Market veteran has died at the age of 90, leaving a legacy of two further generations in the fruit trade.
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Labour wins freight plaudits
Labour’s commitment to improving railfreight should it win next month’s general election has delighted the Freight Transport Association, which says the party’s manifesto very much echoes its own, published just last month.
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Ten-point plan for horticulture success
The National Horticultural Forum (NHF) is calling for a substantial research and innovation agenda in sustainable production, health and wellbeing to create the right environment for the future success of UK horticulture.
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Capespan UK back in the black
Capespan UK has bucked a downward trend in the Capespan Group to return to profitability in 2009, following a tough year in 2008.
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DEFRA grants Leeds GM trial
DEFRA has granted approval for Leeds University to conduct a second research trial of genetically modified potatoes this year.
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ArticleBrammy Awards reveal new category
The Bramley Campaign has announced details of its annual Brammy Awards and unveiled a brand new category in the prestigious industry accolades.
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Chilean grapes suffer browning berry
Problems with fruit condition are emerging in late-season white Chilean grape.
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ArticleFraud stands at £2 million
The fresh produce industry has been defrauded out of an estimated £2 million over the past month as a result of the email scam first reported by freshinfo in March.
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NFU says Get your 5 A DAY the British way
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has reacted to statistics revealed last week by trade association Freshfel Europe showing plunging vegetable consumption.
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Logistics firm enters administration
CCG Logistics (UK) Ltd went into administration on March 22.
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ArticleTrade hits out at Birds Eye claims
The fresh produce industry has spoken out to counter the findings of a study from Birds Eye Field Fresh that claims consumers are not reaping the benefits of 5 A DAY if they concentrate on eating fresh rather than frozen produce.