All articles by Laura Gould – Page 64
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ArticleTemporary workers denied Xmas cheer
Many growers are refusing to pay agricultural overtime rates to agencies in the run-up to Christmas, according to the Association of Labour Providers (ALP).
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Veg varieties in decline
Organic charity Garden Organic believes that 98 per cent of vegetable varieties have disappeared over the past century - and says EU regulations are speeding up the decline.
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ArticleIrish sprout crop gets ministerial boost
The Brussels sprout may not be everyone’s favourite vegetable, but its popularity got a major boost in the Irish parliament in Dublin last Friday, courtesy of horticulture minister Trevor Sargent.
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Sun World offers aid to Peruvian victims
Sun World has presented a cheque for nearly $30,000 (£15,000) to the Peruvian minister of agriculture, to assist the victims of the August 15 earthquake that struck the Peruvian region of Ica.
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Citrus groves expanding in Israel
Citrus trees have not been so thick on the ground in Israel since the 1930s, according to data released by the ministry of agriculture's extension service.
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Olympic and Terra Natura to join forces
Olympic Fruit International BV and Terra Natura International BV have signed a letter of intent to forge a strategic co-operation plan together.
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Silver shopper target of retail seminar
Charity Help the Aged is to host a seminar, ‘What Older People Want and Expect from the High Street’, on January 17.
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ArticleNew technology for Israeli date crops
Israeli researchers are applying a new technology process for disinfecting Medjoul dates.
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ArticleNZ apple firms unite
New Zealand firms Fruitpackers (HB) Co-operative Limited (Fru-Pak) and Freshco have announced the formation of a new joint venture company, to be known as Freshco Fruitpackers Ltd.
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ArticleLittle St Nic gives Tesco helping hand
St Nicholas Court Farms is helping Tesco promote the ‘buy local’ message to customers this Christmas, with a special event to be held at Tesco Extra in Broadstairs on December 19.
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Guava without skin better for blood sugar
Researchers in India have found Guava can have a negative effect on blood sugar levels if consumed along with its skin.
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ArticleCost pressures continue despite price rise, says Chiquita
Chiquita Brands International has reported year-over-year increases in banana prices in all markets for October-November 2007 - but warns that industry cost pressures continue.
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Volcani takes a sweet stance
The Volcani Center’s Institute of Plant Sciences in Israel is conducting a comprehensive research study on 31 varieties of sweet potatoes.
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EU pledges funds for Kenyan produce
The EU has approved a grant of Sh227 million (£1.75m) to strengthen horticulture produce certification and quality assurance in Kenya.
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Mediterranean diet key to long life
Two major studies have found that a diet rich in Mediterranean food like fish, fruit and vegetables, combined with regular exercise, can cut the risk of early death by up to a fifth.
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ArticleWater and labour shortages hit NZ growers
New Zealand apple growers are facing dry conditions in their principal growing area, Hawkes Bay, as well as labour shortage issues.
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Summer kiwifruit shines for Italy
New variety Summer kiwifruit is helping fill the gap between the end of the Chilean season and the start of Hayward supplies from Italy.
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FAST relocates to Brogdale
The Farm Advisory Service Team Ltd (FAST) will be moving to Brogdale Farm, the home of the National Fruit Collection, in January 2008.
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ArticleBunched watercress hits Waitrose
The Watercress Company (TWC) is supplying watercress in a traditional bunched format to Waitrose, to give the retailer year-round availability of UK organic supplies of the salad.
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Hilton hotels get helping hand from UFC
The United Fresh Consortium (UFC) hopes to go carbon neutral within 18 months in its supplies to Hilton hotels.