All Production & Trade articles – Page 1356
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ArticleBIFGA 21 marks coming of age
The British Independent Fruit Growers Association (BIFGA) is to celebrate its coming of age next year with a top-fruit planting project to be known as BIFGA 21.
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The Philippines threatens to sue Australia over banana imports
The Philippine government says it may sue Australia if it reneges on its promise to produce an import risk analysis on Philippine bananas by the end of the year
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ArticleUS watermelons set for UK
US watermelons could soon be making their way to UK with a push from the National Watermelon Promotion Board.
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Spain’s citrus sector slams subsidy plans
Asaja Murcia has become the latest fresh produce association to slam the Spanish government’s plans to subsidise the country’s citrus sector
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ArticleNunhems to invest US$20m in US expansion
The firm's Idaho facility is to be revamped as carrot and onion seed business flourishes
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Biodiversity challenge should focus on solutions
The challenge in tackling biodiversity changes is developing and implementing solutions and farmers are already playing a key role and will continue to do so, the NFU said today.
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ArticleChoppers warn off New Zealand frost
A hard frost hit New Zealand’s growing regions over the weekend, sending hundreds of choppers into damage mitigation efforts
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ArticleTough season forecast for SA stonefruit
A late crop and the global economic crisis could combine to make it an uncomfortable 2009 season for South African stonefruit
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ArticleChilean avos in for the long haul
An expected lack of demand for Chilean avocados in the UK could overshadow the start of the season, despite recent media coverage on the fruit’s health benefits.
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ArticleA Scarlotta loving for Sun World grape
Sun World International has reported a promising season for its exclusive Scarlotta grapes, in their first year of large-scale commercial production.
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ArticleIll-informed Brits building waste mountain
Brits are wasting vast volumes of fresh produce because they lack knowledge and confidence regarding correct storage and what to do with produce past its best, an Eat in Colour (EiC) consumer survey has revealed.
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Report: Australia’s future is high-end
Australia’s horticultural future lies as a high-end supplier, says a new report from Rabobank
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ArticleFoley drinks to Marston's pedigree
Aldi's UK managing director Paul Foley handed an award to Berry Gardens md Nick Marston last week, and gave some views on the secret to his own company's success.
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ArticleKing: British bias is simplistic
Justin King has risked the wrath of the foodie community by refusing to categorically back British food during a presentation to students and food industry leaders at the Royal Agricultural College in Cirencester, Gloucestershire.
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ArticleMiss Ireland gives Rooster a boost
Sam Dennigan & Co has teamed up with Agri Aware and Miss Ireland Sinead Noonan to boost the profile of Irish potatoes, with a Meet the Spuds! potato-growing challenge and spin-off packaging.
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ArticleDuPont unveils insecticides at Interpoma
Two new products have been launched to aid farmers in the battle against potentially devastating pests
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ArticleReal food to conquer the crunch
Consumer drive for provenance and high quality does not have to be affected by the credit crunch, according to Philip Lowery, director of the Real Food Festival at a gathering at the House of Lords to celebrate the show on Friday.
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ArticleUS receives larger Brazilan mango share
Despite a dip in mid-October, Brazil’s mango shipments to the US rose substantially at the end of last month over the previous season
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ArticleArgentina expands US-bound berry crop
Volumes of blueberries exported so far this season have risen by 42 per cent, pushing down prices Stateside
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ArticleMealybugs attack bananas in Philippines
Growers are on high alert after the potentially devastating pest was found in seven towns