All articles by Kathy Hammond – Page 77
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Indian River toughs out cold
The grapefruit season in the principal Florida growing area of Indian River is progressing well, despite last month’s freeze.
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NZ apples in late start
The New Zealand apple harvest is likely to be more spread out than in previous seasons and to start later.
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ArticlePort of Cape Town revamped
South Africa’s state-owned logistics provider Transnet has embarked on a R4.6bn (£382.4 million) expansion programme at the Port of Cape Town container terminal.
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London markets urge Lincolnshire link up
Select Lincolnshire is actively encouraging its members and fresh produce businesses in the county to engage with London wholesale markets.
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Spanish berries struggle as veg welcomes rain
Continuing damp weather is playing havoc with the Spanish strawberry season in Andalusia, while proving beneficial to salad and vegetable growers in neighbouring Murcia.
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ArticleUK asparagus kicks off in Tesco
The first UK asparagus of the season hit Tesco stores this week.
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ArticleFlorette invests in fruit TV campaign
Prepared produce brand Florette has made a massive £3 million investment in a TV ad campaign for its prepared fruit lines, set to go live next week.
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ArticleIsraeli melons in early start
Israeli exporter Agrexco has announced it is kicking off its melon season early thanks to favourable weather conditions.
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Gist and Manor Fresh team up
Potato and vegetable specialist Manor Fresh has teamed up with Gist in a new logistics deal.
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Israel enjoys strong citrus demand
Supplies of Shamouti and Or have just got underway as the Israeli citrus season reaches its peak.
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UK success for Chilean cherries
Chilean growers and exporters have been enjoying a strong promotional presence on the UK market for their cherries.
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ArticleOrganic decline flattens out
The decline in sales of organic produce looks to be flattening out, according to the Soil Association.
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DEFRA commissions bee study
DEFRA has commissioned East Malling Research and People Science & Policy Ltd for a beekeeping study.
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ArticleBRC and NFU in renewed spat over ombudsman
The new grocery supplier code of practice has come into force, with the government announcing it is “pushing ahead” with the plans for an ombudsman as retailer representatives claim such a body is unnecessary.
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Diet survey shows 5 A DAY edging closer
Results from the first year of the new National Diet and Nutrition Survey (NDNS) suggest that the UK population is getting much closer to its 5 A DAY target than previous studies have suggested.
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EMR in strategic restructure
East Malling Research (EMR) has restructured to separate its commercial and scientific activity.
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ArticleCovent Garden wins market accolade
The National Association of British Market Authorities (NABMA) named New Covent Garden Market (NCGM) as the best wholesale market in the UK at its Building Better Markets’ Conference in Birmingham last month.
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ArticleQV unveils potato pack revolution
QV Foods is launching a revolutionary pack format for its Inspire fresh potatoes.
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ArticleClayton steps up at Potato Council
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has announced the appointment of Rob Clayton as interim director of its Potato Council.
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ArticleYorkshireman in Fruit Box launch
Yorkshire young entrepreneur Jonathan Russell’s The Fruit Box office delivery scheme is expanding, having caught the eye of local grant authorities.