All articles by Laura Gould – Page 49
-
Article
Africa under spotlight at business conference
This year’s EMRC Agribusiness Forum will debate practical solutions for Africa in facing rising commodity prices and food scarcity.
-
ArticleChileans roll into Rungis
The Chilean Fresh Fruit Association’s (CFFA) mobile information centre recently rolled into Parisian wholesale market Rungis - the first promotion of its kind by the southern-hemisphere supplier.
-
Article
County Armagh Bramleys aim for PGI status
Armagh Bramley apples are in the running to become a product listed under Europe’s Protected Geographical Indications (PGI) scheme.
-
Article
Serbian mushroom industry expanding
Serbian wild mushroom processor and exporter Marni is expecting to boost exports by 100 per cent in 2008.
-
Article
Climate change report released
Research and Markets has released a report entitled Climate Change & the Food Industry.
-
ArticleMixed bag for Chilean apple crop
Unexpected rainfall in March has had an impact on the size and colouring of Royal Gala apples harvested in and around the Metropolitan Region of Chile this year.
-
ArticleKing optimistic in face of credit crunch
Sainsbury’s chief executive Justin King has told This is Money he does not believe the consumer trend towards cutting back on spending will affect sales at the supermarket chain.
-
Article
Volumes down for Indian mango crop
Nearly a fifth of Indian mango production has been affected by bad weather this year, according to government and industry officials.
-
ArticleProperty portal launched for farmers
A new online marketplace is being launched by the Agricultural Mortgage Corporation (AMC) to give buyers nationwide access to the ever-tightening supply of farmland for sale.
-
ArticlePineapple takes to the sky
Pineapple has just taken off - quite literally. Individually sleeved Cape fresh pineapple sticks, originally developed in partnership by Capespan and Superior Food, have made an immediate impact since their launch as part of the British Airways long-haul menu.
-
ArticleValencian rains push down citrus
An extremely rainy May in Valencia, which followed on from a particularly dry April in the region, has had a significant downward impact on crop expectations for local citrus producers.
-
ArticleIrish in organic drive
A major drive to increase organic production in the Irish Republic is to get underway shortly, to take advantage of the millions of euros spent on imported fruit and vegetables.
-
ArticlePotato conference open for registration
Registration for the international conference La Pomme de Terre, Demain is now open online.
-
ArticlePassionfruit shown to ease asthma symptoms
Asthma sufferers can cut down on symptoms of wheezing and coughing with passionfruit extract, a new study has found.
-
ArticleProducers urged to be on trend
Consumers will place more importance on the producer in the future in their search for authenticity in the fresh produce they buy, according to Anneke Ammerlaan of Ammerlaan Tastes & Trends.
-
ArticleNew additions for Florette
Bagged salad specialist Florette has launched two ranges to further strengthen its brand and drive added sales into the category.
-
Article
New vice-president for agricultural institute
The Institution of Agricultural Engineers (IAgrE) has announced the appointment of Andy Newbold as vice-president.
-
ArticleNorwich food park open for business
Little Melton Food Park, a purpose-built 25-acre food production facility close to Norwich, is offering flexible accommodation including chill and cold stores, blast freezers, white wall production areas and food testing kitchens.
-
Article
Normandy launches campaign as gateway to Europe
Normandy Development has launched a campaign calling on UK food companies to “just go South” for reduced cost, quality manufacturing opportunities and easy access to the continent.
-
ArticleCorrea out to take top Prize
José Tomás Correa, commercial manager of Chilean fruit exporter Prize, was in the UK this week, looking to build a client base for the company’s kiwifruit, cherries, top fruit and grapes.