All Production & Trade articles – Page 1414
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ArticleReport highlights grower conservation efforts
The NFU has launched a report to show how growers and farmers are working to conserve water.
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ArticleTesco lays claim to first Cox
Tesco claimed the first arrival of new-season 2007 English Cox when its Lunsford Park store, outside Maidstone, took delivery at midday on September 1.
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Matso clambers back to its feet
Chilli importer and grower Matsofresh has overcome tough financial conditions to get back on its feet, according to md Matt Rogers.
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HTA launches plantarea masterclasses
HTA is set to launch a series of training days aimed at plantarea staff and managers at venues throughout the UK.
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ArticleSir Terry hints at price rises
The first signs of an end to the supermarket price cutting frenzy could be emerging, as Sir Terry Leahy, no less, admits spending trends are changing.
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ArticleCornish maincrop now in store
Last week saw the first arrivals of Cornish maincrop potatoes into Asda stores across the county, following the success of the early season crop.
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ArticleFyffes profits take a dip
Fyffes has announced a year-on-year fall in operating profit in the six months to June 30, 2007, down to £8.6m on group revenue of £193.5m.
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ArticleKenyaGAP given thumbs up
EurepGAP has announced the approval of the KenyaGAP benchmarked standard, developed by the Fresh Produce Exporters’ Association of Kenya (FPEAK) for fruit, vegetables and flowers.
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ArticleFurther acclaim for school scheme
Just three weeks after getting the thumbs up from one research organisation, the School Fruit & Vegetable Scheme has received further positive acclaim.
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ArticleIndustry's water effort underlined
The NFU has launched a report to show how growers and farmers are working to conserve water.
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Israeli carrot volumes up
Carrot exports from the Maon region in the north-western Negev in Israel rose by 44 per cent in 2006-07, compared with the year-earlier period.
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Lemon exports top the tree
Argentinean lemon exports have increased by 16 per cent year on year, so far this season to total 255,384 tonnes, according to information released by national food safety and quality agency Senasa.
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ArticleEarly start for UK apples
The English apple season is running about seven to 10 days ahead of last year with picking of Cox for long-term storage just starting now. The early start is thanks to an unseasonably warm April.
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Belgian pear volumes swell
The top-fruit harvest is running abut two to three weeks early in Belgium and pear volumes are up at the expense of apples.
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Dean damage extends
Initial reports from the agricultural authorities in Mexico and Belize suggest that Hurricane Dean has affected banana, citrus and papaya production.
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Greek fires rage on
On Wednesday, 130 fires still raged in Greece as atmospheric temperatures rose.
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Produce directors bailed
Two directors of a fresh-produce company have been released on bail unconditionally pending drugs trafficking investigations following a dawn raid at their firm’s premises.
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ArticleWhite sweetcorn fresh from Enfield
Sainsbury’s is launching the first-ever white sweetcorn to have been grown in the UK - in the unlikely location of north London suburb Enfield.
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ArticleTesco unveils Essex melons
The first ever commercially grown British melons - from Essex - are to go on sale in Tesco.
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Food sector quizzed on sustainability
A survey of food businesses carried out by ADAS has revealed a "poor" level of understanding of sustainability within the food sector.