All Production & Trade articles – Page 1411
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ArticleFrozen in efficiency
The impact of a Food Chain Centre (FCC) value chain analysis project, which looked at how both Anglia Pea Growers (APG) and Birds Eye work to deliver Birds Eye frozen peas, has revealed an action plan to make chain more efficient.
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Communicating hydroponics
A community project that promotes the social, nutritional and environmental benefits of hydroponics is collaborating with a hydroponic equipment supplier to communicate the environmental benefits of growing using water rather than soil.
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ArticleThornless US blackberries to debut in UK
Four new US bred thornless blackberry varieties will be available to English growers next spring
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Hart & Friedmann gives Total juice
Total Produce is building a stronger citrus business at Tolworth Towers with the move of Hart & Friedmann (H&F) from Middlesex and new recruitment.
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ArticleStones on roll in Chile
Chile’s peach, nectarine and plum growers need to pay particular attention to quality as this could be a bumper volume year, growers’ leaders are warning.
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NFU toasts Year of Food and Farming
The Year of Food and Farming is a ‘breath of fresh air that can reinvigorate the knowledge, health and well-being of England’s school children’, an NFU leader has said.
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Jordanian exports on the up
Fresh produce sendings from Jordan are expanding, according to farm minister Mustafa Qrunfleh.
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Marshalls and Produce World merger nears
Produce World and Marshalls have confirmed they are in merger talks, with any potential deal subject to a successful conclusion to negotiations and contracts.
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ArticleWWF wrestles with new varieties
Worldwide Fruit expects to benefit this season from its decision to establish two top-fruit trial sites in Kent, as its ongoing evaluation of new apple and pear varieties gets under way.
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Dole issues recall following E.coli alert
A voluntary recall of selected Dole Hearts Delight salads has been issued by Dole Fresh Vegetables following an E. coli alert.
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HTA secures Seeda project funding
The HTA is working up five significant projects with Seeda (the Regional Development Agency for the South East) to benefit growers in the south east.
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ArticleEnglish Conference answers call
The prospects for English Conference pears are good this season, but it is more likely a one-year blip rather than a turnaround in fortunes for the long-beleaguered sector.
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ArticleEAP highlights consumer confusion
English Apples & Pears used the official start of the English apple season - on Tuesday - to highlight confusion amongst consumers trying to get their hands on homegrown fruit.
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ArticleIsrael releases date plans
Israel plans on exporting 10,000 tonnes of dates this year, according to details supplied by exporters Hadiklaim, Agrexco and Mehadrin.
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NFUS appeals system moves a step closer
The NFU Scotland is celebrating as one of its campaigns has moved a step closer to fruition.
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ArticlePotatoes winning cancer battle
Potatoes contain so many cancer- and heart disease-fighting chemicals that they could rival broccoli, spinach and brussels sprouts for health benefits, according to scientists from a US research agency.
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ArticleBramley sizes up, and down
This year’s Bramley crop is expected to weigh in at 51,000 tonnes, roughly the same volume as last year, despite a smaller average size profile.
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Baltfruit to bolster IFE Moscow
Russian importer Baltfruit has been confirmed as the official sponsor for the second edition of IFE Fresh Produce, which will take place on 23-25 October at Expocentr, Moscow.
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Spud storage issues cause for concern
Potatoes are likely to suffer storage rot this season due to climatic issues, is the stark warning from experts at the Central Science Laboratory (CSL), who have been monitoring disease levels during the season.
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ArticleNFU condemns EU on pesticides
The NFU has once again condemned EU plans to impose new crop protection controls, calling them "disproportionate, impractical and highly bureaucratic".