All articles by Kathy Hammond – Page 97
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ArticleKenyans attracted by eurozone
Kenyan fresh produce exports could fall by half this year on last year’s levels, as senders look at market deflection to help them through a period of unfavourable exchange rates against sterling.
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University challenge for veg growers
Two UK universities are calling on growers of traditional vegetable varieties to get in touch to help with valuable research as part of a new DEFRA-funded project.
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ArticleSoft fruit prices rise on tight supply
Soft-fruit availability from Spain is running two to three weeks behind seasonal averages, lifting prices on the UK market.
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Biotech interest on the rise
European biotech industry association EuropaBio is warning that the number of EU growers and farmers wanting the choice to cultivate biotech crops is on the increase.
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ArticleMorrisons counters potato claims
Morrisons has hit back at criticism from Cornish consumers that it failed to keep shelves stocked with potatoes during recent snowy weather.
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ArticleLemons hit rock bottom
Spanish lemon growers and exporters have slammed the second half of their season as “ruinous”.
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NFU man to stand down
National Farmers' Union (NFU) director general Richard Macdonald is standing down later this year.
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ArticleBrassica debate hits headlines
UK brassica growers are basking in the glow of some national press coverage over the past week, despite a tight supply situation.
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Supply chain squeeze
The squeeze on supermarket suppliers started to win greater attention this week as the national press picked up on the plight of supply chain operators.
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Tesco receives Valentine's proposal
Protestors organised by the two million-strong union Unite sent a giant Valentine’s Day card and petition to Tesco ceo Sir Terry Leahy, calling for the chain to end “harsh and divisive conditions”.
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ArticleEcuador views tariff change favourably
Ecuador’s banana sector appears to be looking favourably on the proposal from the EU to gradually reduce its entry tariff for the tropical fruit from €176 (£156) a tonne to €114.
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ArticleMixed season for LAVA auctions
Belgium’s auctions chalked up very varied results in 2008, according to Maarten De Moor, executive director of LAVA - the umbrella organisation of Flandria auctions
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Freight best practice highlights Tesco
Department of Transport programme Freight Best Practice has published a new free case study focusing on the UK’s number one retailer.
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MIS gets specific
Market Intelligence Services (MIS), has announced a new online retail price service.
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Redditch greengrocer cops a fine
A Worcestershire greengrocer has had to pay more than £10,000 in costs and fines for offering sub-standard produce for sale.
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ArticleBentley motors into Booths
Specialist salads supplier WS Bentley has expanded its And Sow On brand to feature in Booths stores.
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Murcians look east
Exporters in Murcia have announced they are targeting eastern Europe to increase their export volumes.
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Leicester wins market crown
The retail market in Leicester is Great Britain’s favourite. The city-centre market was voted into the top spot by the Association of British Market Authorities.
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ArticleGLA sets up local council project
The Gangmasters Licensing Authority (GLA) is launching a major new initiative that sees it team up with local councils.