All articles by Laura Gould – Page 21
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ArticleSouth African citrus volumes stable
The South African citrus season is well underway and current predictions are that the export volumes from this year’s harvest are likely to be very similar to 2008.
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Sainsbury's chief to receive £6m
Sainsbury’s boss Justin King is poised to receive a £6 million payout following the retailer’s best sales growth in five years, The Sunday Times has reported.
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NFU furthers Stoneleigh investment
Following an extensive internal review of member services and requirements, the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has announced proposals for a comprehensive restructure of its services provision, including the centralisation of this provision to its Stoneleigh headquarters.
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ArticleKoppert launches micro melon
Dutch producer Koppert Cress launched a micro melon last week that originates from South America.
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ArticleHortyfruta educates on melons
Andalusia trade association Hortyfruta is stepping up the education campaign in the region to encourage growers to pick melons and watermelons only when ripe.
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NFU vice-president election put back
The election of a new NFU vice-president, after the resignation of Paul Temple, will take place in February 2010.
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Roll up for the Brammy Awards
Nominations have opened this week for the annual Brammy Awards.
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Sainsbury's unveils third concept orchard
Sainsbury’s is launching a new UK pear orchard at East Malling, in line with its pledge to increase English top-fruit production.
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ArticleAgrexco sweetcorn exports kick off
Agrexco has started shipping its first sweetcorn supplies of the season.
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Western Cape blazes affect fruit sector
The town of Paarl in South Africa’s Western Cape, the centre of deciduous fruit production, has been hit by two blazes which have affected the fruit sector.
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ArticleBudget sparks mixed reactions
Yesterday’s Budget has prompted mixed reactions from the agricultural industry and related areas.
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NFUS calls on Tesco to trade fairly
NFU Scotland has called on Tesco to deal with all its suppliers in a fair and equitable way after the retailer’s record results released yesterday.
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DEFRA pledges £10m for bee research
Up to £10 million is to be invested to help to identify the main threats to bees and other insect pollinators, under a major project announced this week by DEFRA.
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ArticleTesco posts £3bn profit
Tesco has topped sales of £1 billion a week for the first time, along with posting a record £3bn annual profit - the highest ever achieved by a UK retailer.
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ArticleSA plum industry celebrates growth
The South African stonefruit industry is celebrating the success of its first promotion for plums in the UK for more than a decade, as sales of the fruit increased considerably during the country’s main campaign window.
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NZ spud technology saves cash
Potato growers in the US, Australia and New Zealand are saving hundreds of thousands of dollars in fertiliser and irrigation costs from a new technology developed by scientists at New Zealand’s Plant & Food Research unit.
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ArticleSmiles all round for Le Crunch
French apple brand Le Crunch generated strong coverage via its 2008-09 UK in-store campaign and national schools programme.
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Ocado throws down gauntlet
Ocado is shaking up online grocery retailing as it launches price cuts on almost 4,000 Waitrose own-label food and drinks products.
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ArticleCalifornia Bings on track
Another sizeable crop of California Bing cherries is forecast for the 2009 season and the UK is due to receive plentiful supplies of the fruit in May and June.
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Co-op director to speak at Re:fresh
The Co-op’s director of food retail marketing, Debbie Robinson, will speak at next month’s Re:fresh Conference.