All articles by Luisa Cheshire – Page 109
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Defra brings successful prosecution against importer
A Merseyside import company is fined £2,000 for supplying out-of-grade apples to Birmingham market, after being taken to court by Defra.
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Sainsbury's wins Brammys
Sainsbury's dominated this year's Brammy Awards, winning three of the eight categories.
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UK onion update predicts variable season
A wet spring and reduced plantings have both contributed to a predicted shortfall in the UK onion crop.
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Food for the future
The Government is asking UK consumers what they think of potential future foods, through an on-line consultation site launched today.
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FPC discusses PLU
The Fresh Produce Consortium hosted the latest in a series of international meetings to discuss the future of PLU numbers in fresh produce.
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NFU pushes Code of Practice
The NFU has appealed to the DTI to push forward the Code of Practice outlining fair trading practices between UK farmers and the multiples.
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NZ Chioca production rises
Chioca could soon be a favourite in the UK, as New Zealand production of the vegetable is expanding.
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Chilean exports increase
Fresh fruit exports from Chile have increased since last year, Chilean Exporters' Association statistics reveal.
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MBM becomes Investor in People
UK potato supplier MBM produce has been awarded Investor in People status after just two years of starting the process.
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HDC gets spider mite control approved
The Horticultural Development Council has had an alternative spider mite control product approved for use on protected peppers.
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F&PA to launch amusing ads
The Flower & Plants Association is set to launch a humorous advertising campaign, intended to change women's attitudes to buying flowers.
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Defra outlines future for farming
In her first speech since the formation of the department of environment, food and rural affairs, Margaret Beckett outlined her vision for the future of the agricultural industry.
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Graham Norton + bananas = Crisis
Comedian Graham Norton helped distribute bananas to flagging runners at this year's Crisis charity run held in London last month.
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Aphid populations on the increase
Aphid populations on potato crops have increased dramatically in the past week, the latest Syngenta Potato Tracker report reveals.
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Trust chairman steps down
Alan Todd has stepped down as chairman of the East Malling Trust for Horticultural Research.
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Europech' issues revised stone fruit predictions
The Europech' forum has published an update on European stone fruit production figures. Volumes of Spanish peach and nectarine are now expected to be lower than forecast in April.
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Sundowner out at cricket
AFFCO hosted the launch of the Australian fruit season - and in particular the Sundowner apple - at the Ashes last week.
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Washington Pink makes TV debut
The Washington Pink apple made its television debut when a horse with the same name ran at the Windsor races on Monday.
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Weir Group sells Weir Systems
The Weir Group has sold Weir Systems to the Maxima Information Group and is closing down three other businesses, causing over 300 job losses.