All articles by Laura Gould – Page 65
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ArticleGLA praised for good job
An independent review of the Gangmasters Licensing Authority (GLA) has been welcomed by the organisation itself, but words of warning have been sounded by others in the industry.
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Chemical reduction on cards, says Corbana
According to Costa Rica’s National Banana Corporation Corbana, research is already planned on the reduction of agri-chemical use in banana production.
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Ten-day delay for Gesex stones
Chilean producer Gesex will begin exporting stonefruit to the UK at the end of December, following a 10-day delay to the season.
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ArticleUniveg to take shares in Alara
Univeg is to become one of the main shareholders in Turkish cherry and fig specialist Alara.
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ArticleSoft-fruit target for new glass at Cranfield
Trials to enhance the quality and shelf life of soft fruit have been prioritised at the Cranfield University plant science laboratory.
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ArticleXmas trees in short supply
Christmas trees are in tight supply this year, due to reduced plantings and low prices in previous seasons.
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French stonefruit exports falter
French stonefruit exports to the UK fell in both volume and value terms this year - but sources insist the problem has been felt by all European stonefruit exporters.
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ArticleCherries left out in the cold
Cold weather in August has pushed back the start of the Chilean and Argentine cherry season by two weeks.
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ArticleJunami does the magic for Asda
Asda and International Produce (IP) have launched Junami apples, new to the UK market and exclusive to the retailer.
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Asda starts stocking limequats
Asda has become the first UK retailer to stock limequats, a cross between a kumquat and a Mexican lime.
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Asda staff to enjoy £12m payout
Asda is giving all of its staff a £12 million Merry Christmas bonus.
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Raw veg can cut risk of bladder cancer
Eating raw broccoli, cabbage or cauliflower three times a month can cut the risk of developing bladder cancer by around 40 per cent, scientists have suggested this week.
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Bill Tilly dies
Bill Tilly sadly passed away on November 26. He will be best remembered for his role as general manager at Friday’s of Canterbury, which was part of JP Fruit Distributors Ltd (now JP Fresh).
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Defra issues PEACH apology
Defra’s chief information officer, Chris Chant, has apologised unreservedly for the difficulties the trade has been experiencing with its PEACH system for plant-health certificates.
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ArticleMack goes South West
Mack Wholesale has announced the purchase of the fruit and vegetable division of Newquay-based wholesaler RT Julian & Son.
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Amsterdam to welcome food safety buffs
The CIES International Food Safety Conference is to take place on 13-15 February next year, at the Hotel Okura in Amsterdam.
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Israeli veg exports rose in 2006
The value of Israel's fresh produce exports in 2006 amounted to NIS4.6 billion ((£581 million), according to a study by the economic department of the ministry of agriculture.
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Packhouse new star at David's Fruit
Israeli sweet potato specialist David’s Fruit has announced the opening of a specially designed packhouse for the product, which will boost packing capacity by 400 per cent.
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Supermarkets accused of price rigging
Supermarkets have been accused of altering the prices of fruits and vegetables in order to fool customers that they are bagging a produce bargain.
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Teens urge town to go Fairtrade
A group of 14-15 year olds who visited Ghana in October to witness African farming conditions first hand are pledging to make their home town, Witney, Oxfordshire, a Fairtrade town.