All articles by Kathy Miller – Page 32
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Asparagus plans timely start
Interest in asparagus production in the UK is increasing as a new season gets under way.
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Kent top fruit acreage continues slide
An NFU tour of Kent is expected to show a shrinking top-fruit industry.
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Immigration law warning to hauliers
Hauliers of fresh produce could face dire consequences if they are found to be carrying clandestine entrants into the UK in their trucks.
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FPC importers get new chairman
Michael Velasco of importer Rodanto, pictured, has become chairman of the Fresh Produce Consortium's Fruit Importers' International Division after David Formosa decided to stand down.
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Potato sales benefit from promo boost
Sales of potatoes at the major multiples recorded a large increase during the British Potato Council's National Chip Week 2000 in February.
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Europe no exception
Chilean exports are struggling on markets world-wide, not just Europe, in a depressed season for fresh produce in general.
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Spain's citrus crisis worsens
Producers are taking action and asking for aid in the worst citrus season for a generation.
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NFU and Asda growing together
The National Farmers' Union has welcomed new initiatives from Asda launched last week in support of UK farming.
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Melon growers take action
With the Spanish melon season just about to start, growers are looking at measures to help improve on the returns of the last two seasons.
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Zim and Mozambican citrus on the up
Grapefruit and oranges from Zimbabwe and Mozambique are overcoming climatic and political difficulties with a forecast year-on-year increase in exports.
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NZ vegetable growers urged to link up
Survival for many New Zealand vegetable growers depends on them joining forces on domestic and export markets.
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Brazil bouncing back
Citrus in Brazil is on the road to recovery after some difficult growing conditions early this year.
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Cold snap slows strawberries
Cool weather and rainy spells are threatening availability of strawberries from Spain for the peak Easter market.
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Carrots get new growth boost
Cargill plc has developed a new, natural growth stimulant to enhance carrot yield and quality.
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US apple market stability under fire
Fresh apple movement from storage in March was brisk, according to trade association USApple, but the market is facing pressure.
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Greenvale AP wins IIP first in Scotland
Potato specialist Greenvale AP aims to achieve the Investors in People standard nation-wide.
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Spanish lettuce under pressure
Leading lettuce-growing region Murcia is facing more production problems
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NZ Braeburn crop squeeze
Enzafruit is taking action to protect growers from possible low Braeburn returns this season
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Chile's fruit exports slide
Sendings across all varieties from Chile are 13 per cent down on the same period in 1998-99
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McCliskie to stand down
Enzfruit International (New Zealand) executive chairman John McCliskie has announced he will stand down on 30 September.