All Production & Trade articles – Page 1465
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ArticleTorrance enjoys golf and top-fruit mix
Unlike sport and politics, the worlds of fresh produce and sport definitely do mix, if last weekend is anything to go by.
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Plant health controls still falling short
An evaluation of the systems for plant health import controls in the UK by the European Commission’s Food and Veterinary Office has uncovered major deficiencies in the implementation of the EU plant health directive in England and Wales.
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ArticleFlorette flourishes in sunshine
Leading prepared salad brand Florette UK has enjoyed a sizzling summer, as soaring temperatures across the UK sent its sales to record levels.
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ArticleHodge hogs the podium
Andy Hodge, the rower sponsored by JP Fruit as he builds towards the 2012 Olympics, showed he is in pretty good shape already, as his GB coxless fours team landed gold in the World Rowing Championships at Dorney Lake, Windsor.
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Ernesto makes Florida landfall
As Tropical Storm Ernesto limped across Florida toward the Carolinas, citrus growers were left worrying that it may have spread citrus canker.
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Waitrose top dog on organics
Waitrose is starting Organic Fortnight celebrations early this year, with the announcement that it stole the show at the recent Soil Association Organic Food Awards, picking up more accolades than any other retailer.
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ArticleAsda pledges to be all things to all people
Asda has announced plans to boost its organic and premium lines, while saving energy and maintaining low prices, in a bid to appeal to the full spectrum of shoppers.
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ArticleUS apple forecast released
US apple production in the 2006-07 crop year is forecast to be broadly in line with last season at 229 million bushels, some two per cent down on both last season’s and the five-year average levels.
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ArticleTesco launches organic price cuts
Tesco will mark National Organic Fortnight with a series of promotions across its organic range.
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Fyffes notches hat-trick of deals
Fyffes this morning announced it has made two more large investments in fruit firms, following last week’s Medicitrus deal.
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ArticleNutritious veg being thrown away
The parts of vegetables that are commonly thrown away contain valuable levels of vitamins and minerals, according to new research.
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Zambian exports to Europe well down
Vegetable exports from Zambia to Europe are down significantly.
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F1 champ to speak at tomato conference
Champion F1 driver-turned organic grower Jody Scheckter will speak at this year’s annual tomato conference in September.
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ArticleSainsbury's climbs on pro-bee bandwagon
Sainsbury’s is throwing its weight behind a recent drive to bring back the humble bumblebee, with a new project aimed at encouraging UK farmers to gear their sites up for biodiversity.
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ArticleCuba back on track
Cuba is preparing for a recovery in citrus fortunes this season, according to state reports.
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French farmers protest against retail mark-ups
French farmers stormed Paris last week, choosing to sell their fruit and vegetables face to face in protest of the retail mark-ups heaped onto their products.
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MPS adds on quality assurance for nursery stock
Netherlands-based certification body MPS is adding a new quality assurance label for the nursery stock industry to its portfolio.
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New plant-health procedures for NCH in Manchester
Importers of Plant-Health controlled goods that clear customs via the National Clearance Hub (NCH) in Manchester will soon have to adhere to a new set of procedures, the Fresh Produce Consortium has announced.
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ArticleSpain fears citrus glut
Citrus production in the Spanish region of Valencia is forecast to make a complete recovery in the upcoming sesason, leading to concern that supply may outstrip demand.
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ArticleColombian exporter strengthens organic offer
Established Colombian exporter of exotic fruit, herbs and vegetables, Frutexpo, is looking to develop the country’s organic sector, following growing demand for its produce in the UK and Europe.