All articles by Kathy Hammond – Page 89
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ArticleZespri hits back at T&G
Zespri chairman John Loughlin spoke out strongly at the kiwifruit marketing group’s agm today against efforts to break up the single point of entry (SPE) system for New Zealand kiwifruit.
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ArticleMorrisons leads market share growth
The latest TNS Worldpanel grocery market share figures published today for the 12 weeks to July 12 show Morrisons pulling ahead of the pack, with the fastest year-on-year growth in the period and its 22nd successive period of market-share growth.
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ArticleRetailers called to action on India
A UK economic planning and marketing consultant is calling on UK retailers to take action to prevent worker exploitation in India.
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ArticleDG Fruit welcomes Zim oranges
DG Fruit is expecting its first direct shipment of new-season oranges from Zimbabwe next week on board the Dal Kalahari.
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Camden reveals salads on the go
Camden Food Co is launching an extensive salad range with a focus on fresh summer ingredients, at rail stations.
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ArticleCo-operative hangs out the bunting
The Co-operative is celebrating its win at May’s Re:fresh awards with a brand new, eye-catching, in-store communications package.
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Flandria's new dynamic trio
Belgian premium quality label Flandria has launched three new vegetable lines.
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ArticleVintage year in prospect for UK stonefruit
UK stonefruit growers are hoping for a vintage season this year, thanks to excellent growing conditions and burgeoning consumer demand.
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ArticleHeatwave boosts retail sales
Warm weather conditions in late June and early July have boosted retail sales, with soft fruit and salads among the star performers.
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New Zealand ready to unveil 10-year strategy
New Zealand will unveil its new horticulture strategy on July 22.
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Spanish melon growers destroy crops
Melon growers in the Spanish region of Murcia are destroying 30 per cent of their crop.
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ArticleSpanish Baby Gold melon launched
Spanish lettuce and melon specialist Procomel is launching a new melon called Sugar Baby Gold onto the market.
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Banwell dies, age 83
Maurice Banwell, one of the UK’s foremost top-fruit advisers known throughout the fruit-growing world, has died aged 83.
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Ecuador exporters seek sanctions on EU
Ecuador’s banana exporters have run out of patience and are calling on their national government to sanction the EU over its banana import regime.
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ArticleNew owner for Liverpool Produce Terminal
Liverpool Produce Terminal, the fresh produce terminal operation based at Seaforth Docks, Liverpool has a new owner.
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Essex growers welcome schoolkids
Almost 3,000 Essex primary schoolchildren have enjoyed the county’s schools food and farming day.
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PIP assesses pesticide change impact
COLEACP’s Pesticides Initiative Programme (PIP) has conducted an assessment to consider the potential impact of changes to pesticide legislation in the EU on smallholders in ACP countries.
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Produce bucks recession trend
Almost a third of the fresh produce industry is performing strongly despite the recession.
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Producers' credit fears grow
An increasing number of growers and farmers believe the credit crunch is hitting their business, according to a National Farmers Union survey.
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Organic is "mainstream in waiting"
An independent report by the University of Reading has found that organic farming has “much to offer” and “is, perhaps, mainstream agriculture in waiting”.