All articles by Laura Gould – Page 77
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Flooding aids polytunnel cause
The floods seen across the UK in June and July have served as the best possible PR campaign for the polytunnel debate, NFU West Midlands horticultural chairman Anthony Snell told visitors to the NFU tent at Fruit Focus last week.
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Brassicas linked to fighting cancer
Eating broccoli or cauliflower at least once a week can dramatically reduce a man’s chances of developing the most dangerous form of prostate cancer, new research has shown.
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US develops low-sugar watermelon
US department of agriculture plant breeders have developed a low-sugar watermelon.
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Web revamp for Morrisons
Morrisons has revamped its website as part of a brand and TV advertising campaign.
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NZ to stage inaugural organic conference
New Zealand’s inaugural Organic Sector Conference is set to investigate whether there will be a “cottage or corporate” future for the country’s NZ$200 million (£78m) organic sector.
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Lord Rooker visits flood devastation
Food and farming minister Lord Rooker embarked on a tour of flood-hit Worcestershire and Gloucestershire last Friday, organised by the National Farmers’ Union (NFU).
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ArticleWaitrose squares up to Whole Foods
Whole Foods Market is under investigation by trading standards officials after Waitrose lodged a complaint against the US organic retailer.
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Brits favour traditional fruits
Only one in five Brits have ever tasted mango, with most favouring traditional apples and oranges to tropical fruits, a new study has found.
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Morocco makes Berlin grade
Morocco has been chosen as the partner country for Fruit Logistica 2008.
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Total Produce makes foray into health sector
Total Produce has acquired 92 per cent of health foods distributor Wholefoods Wholesale.
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ArticleKG trials to yield fruit
Next season more than half the British strawberries and raspberries grown by KG Growers, now part of the international Berry Gardens group launched this year, will be proprietary varieties specially tailored to meet specific consumer tastes.
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ArticleMorrisons faces financial penalty
A £6,300 fine has been slapped on supermarket Morrisons for selling out-of-date yoghurts, paté and watercress at its Halifax store.
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Gras ups annual campaign
Asparagus growers and packers met at The Farmers’ Club in Whitehall last week to hear Pam Lloyd Associates and Pendle PR report on this year’s national campaign.
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Kids lap up foodie festival
Jaffa citrus and Foods from Spain were promoting fresh fruit and vegetables at the first ever Children's Food Festival at Abingdon airfield on July 14-15.
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ArticleEe by Galia at Asda
International produce has successfully harvested its first locally produced glasshouse production Galia melons, aimed at supplying Asda for Yorkshire Day on August 1.
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Tesco signs up organic box scheme
Shropshires Organic Selection is the first farm-brand vegetable box scheme to be made available through a national retailer.
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ArticleShaping up on cards at Sheerness
Plans to change the way the Fresh Fruit Terminals (Sheerness) Ltd (FFTS) joint venture at the Port of Sheerness operates are set to benefit fresh produce importers into the UK.
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Soft-fruit industry praised for handling of retail
The berry industry has been praised for its relationship with its retail customers by economist Dr Andrew Fearne of the Kent Business School.
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Israel and EU in trade talks
Negotiations are underway between the EU and Israel on the improvement of trade terms regarding agricultural product and food exports from the latter country.
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Fairtrade launches grapefruit line
Fairtrade fruit pioneer AgroFair has announced that what is believed to be the world’s first Fairtrade grapefruit will be available in selected Co-op stores by the end of July.