All articles by Laura Gould – Page 59
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ArticleBananas top Fairtrade sales figures
Bananas remain the most popular Fairtrade product, with sales rising 130 per cent year on year to £150 million in 2007, according to the Fairtrade Foundation.
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ArticleNew online monitoring forum unveiled
A new online food-monitoring forum launched two weeks ago is set to overhaul the way European produce firms keep track of residues on their imported products.
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allFresh! 2008 dates unveiled
The organisers of South African fresh produce event allFresh! have unveiled the dates and location of the 2008 event.
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ArticleChiquita unveils improved fourth quarter results
Chiquita Brands has reported a lower fourth-quarter loss than a year ago, aided by higher prices for bananas and recovery in the salad business.
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Global Berry Congress unveils speaker line-up
Preliminary speakers have been lined up for the first Global Berry Congress, to take place in London on May 15-16.
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New sunscreen for fruit growers
A technological innovation already in use in the US could help grape and stonefruit growers protect their crops from heat stress.
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tna showcases salad benefits
A vertical form, fill and seal (VFFS) machine designed for packaging fresh produce, especially salads - the robag 3 320 single jaw, stainless steel VFFS machine - was on display at the tna stand in Berlin
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ArticleCMi fields update enquiries
The imminent launch of BRC Version 5, the updated IFS Version 5 and the newly branded GlobalGAP have generated plenty of enquiries for certification body CMi over the last few months.
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ArticleEnvironment tops agenda for Fresh Service
Dartford-based distribution firm Fresh Service has changed all its vehicles this year to the top spec available.
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Fresh Initiatives launched in Berlin
Sally Cleary-Corbett was out and about in Berlin to drum up interest in her brand-new Cambridgeshire-based consultancy business, Fresh Initiatives.
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ArticleGreek kiwis bow out of UK market
Greek kiwifruit exporters are seeing a downturn in their volumes to the UK this season, and are finding the market increasingly tough to supply.
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Supermarkets face CC shake-up
An independent ombudsman is to be appointed to monitor supermarket-supplier relationships and resolve disputes, according to Competition Commission (CC) proposals released in the last hour.
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Garlic and ginger on rise for Pan United
Garlic and ginger specialist Pan United is seeing increased interest in its products in the UK market, according to sales manager Syd Edwards.
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ArticleZG launches next phase of A Sense of Taste
Israeli breeding specialist Zeraim Gedera (ZG) had chef Eyal Shani on its stand during the show whipping up a range of pepper- and tomato-based dishes for passers-by, as part of its A Sense of Taste campaign.
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ArticleEosta launches Europe's first climate-neutral range
Dutch organic specialist Eosta has become the first company in Europe to offer TÜV-Nord certified CO2-neutral products, in partnership with organic compost firm Soil & More.
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ArticleSerbia targets UK market forces
Serbian growers were in Berlin in full force this year, exhibiting for the third time, having enjoyed a triple-digit increase in fresh fruit exports in 2006
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ArticleStones roll on for Sainsbury's
Sainsbury’s has enjoyed a very strong cherry season from Chile and Argentina, according to stonefruit buyer Neil Gibson, with the last Argentinean shipments due to arrive in the UK at the end of February.
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ArticleMorocco lights up Berlin stage
Dignitaries from Morocco’s agricultural industry flew in to Berlin to celebrate the success of the North African country at this year’s show.
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ArticleFresh Herbs campaign back for second round
The Fresh Herbs Group has clubbed together once again in 2008 for further investment into its Fresh Herbs campaign.
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ArticleKeelings takes optimistic stance for 2008
Keelings joint md Terry Watts believes 2008 is going to be no tougher than any other year in fresh produce.