All articles by Laura Gould – Page 82
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EurepGAP chooses ambassador for Africa
EurepGAP has appointed Dr Johannes Kern as the observer for Africa in the EurepGAP sector committees, for an initial period until December 2008.
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Sainsbury's to add 100 c-stores
Sainsbury’s chief executive Justin King has said the retailer intends to expand its convenience store portfolio by 30 per cent over the next three years.
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ArticlePepper record for Arava
Israeli farmers in the Arava region have registered what is believed to be a world record yield of capsicum.
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ArticleTesco goes green in responsibility report
Tesco has published its sixth Corporate Responsibility Review for the financial year 2006-07, with carbon emission reduction and local sourcing top of the agenda.
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ArticleMarks & Spencer raises banana bar
Marks & Spencer has become the first major UK retailer to stock 100 per cent organic loose bananas.
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Eco-label may hit UK high street
A new eco-label could soon show the environmental damage caused by goods and services in shops, as part of a government carbon footprint project.
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ArticleFresh sales soaring, says government
Sales of fresh fruit and veg rose by eight per cent in 2006, the highest annual rise for the last 20 years, according to the government’s Family Food 2005-2006 report.
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Cherry yields double in size
Farmers in Israel’s Upper Galilee region have reported a 100 per cent increase in cherry yields this season, despite last summer’s hostilities with Lebanon.
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ArticleCollett signs up for Exosex system
Norman Collett is using Exosect’s Exosex CM auto-confusion system for codling moth for its trials on disease-resistant organic apples.
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ArticleMrs PMA goes to Washington
The Produce Marketing Association (PMA) testified on Capitol Hill this month to update the government on its most recent food-safety activities.
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Santiago event a hit for PMA
The Produce Marketing Association’s (PMA) retail seminar held in Santiago, Chile, on May 15, formed the first in a series of global outreach activities to be organised by the US produce industry organisation.
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ArticleBing to hit UK retail scene
The first arrivals of California Bing cherries are due to hit UK supermarket shelves early this week.
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Energy paper applauded by NFU
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has responded enthusiastically to the government’s Energy White Paper, published on Wednesday.
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ArticleConvenience market chooses fresh approach
Fresh foods have continued to snare an increasing share of shoppers’ spend in the UK convenience market, according to research published by retail analyst IGD.
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ArticlePride of Growing Britain at Chelsea Flower Show
UK produce was celebrated at the Chelsea Flower Show on Tuesday, when the Growing Britain display received its first President’s Award and its 11th consecutive gold medal.
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Wood proves hygienic worth
Wooden pallets have been hailed as one of the most hygienic packaging methods around for the food industry, following the release of research showing that wood outperforms other rival materials.
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ArticleIsrael launches high-sugar apricot
Israel’s Ben-Dor Nurseries has unveiled an extra-sweet apricot, containing 50 per cent more sugar than normal varieties.
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Wage hike dismays NFU
Increases in the statutory minimum farm wage, set by the Agricultural Wages Board have dismayed the National Farmers’ Union (NFU).
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EastPack welcomes new board members
Raymond Sharp has been elected as chairman of New Zealand kiwifruit packer EastPack Ltd.
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Salad takes it easy with spa session
A new wash for salads launched by BeingOrganic.com not only removes soil from organic produce but can also fight unseen chemicals on non-organic lettuce leaves and tomatoes using natural plant extracts.