All Production & Trade articles – Page 1512
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ArticleValencian citrus sector aims for further growth
Valencia's citrus producers look ahead positively to this season’s campaign following a surprisingly successful 2007/08
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ArticleEAP hits back at tabloid apple investigation
An investigation conducted by The Sun that accuses British retailers of failing to stock English Braeburn has come under fire from English Apples & Pears (EAP).
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ArticleSpanish persimmon set for UK campaign
The season for DO Spanish persimmon has begun, with growers predicting a further increase on last year’s record sales of the fruit in the UK market.
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ArticleGood Natured Fruit short-listed for two awards
Angus Soft Fruits' Good Natured Fruit range of strawberries and raspberries have been short-listed for both the ‘Best Green Packaging’ category in the 2008 Green Awards and the ‘Fresh Produce’ category of 2008 Quality Food Awards.
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ArticleCameo and Rubens sparkle at NFS
English top-fruit marketing desk Norman Collett is celebrating a remarkable performance for its exclusive varieties Cameo and Rubens in the Tastiest Apple class at the National Fruit Show.
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California kiwifruit crop down
The Golden State kiwifruit industry could be heading for its smallest crop in 20 years following inclement weather during the growing season
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ArticleSH citrus deal drags on in Japan
Southern Hemisphere citrus sales are running late in Japan, but a delayed start for Florida grapefruit should prevent a significant overlap
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Slug populations to rocket
More rain has paved the way for slug populations to rocket again, according to a national survey being administered by three leading distributors.
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ArticleNo doubting Prescott Thomas delivery
More 7.5t fridges from Petit Forestier for Prescott Thomas
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ArticleBramley gets Kent tastebuds going
Young visitors to the National Fruit Show in Kent last week enjoyed sampling freshly cooked Bramley apple pie as part of the lead-up to celebrations for the bicentenary of the cooker in 2009.
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ArticleFirst Spanish citrus sets sail for US
The first season clementines left the Port of Castellón this week following normal growing conditions in the Spanish region of Valencia
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Scottish government boosts food funding
The Scottish government has announced a £4 million boost for the country’s food and drink industry.
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Transport taxes are no quick fix, says FTA
A leading business organisation has expressed its concern that the chancellor may look to the logistics sector to refill depleted government coffers.
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ArticleBerry Gardens to re-structure next year
Berry Gardens Holdings BV and its subsidiaries are to be re-organised to better address the markets in which it operates
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Australian citrus looks to growth
The Australian citrus industry is looking towards big demand growth in future from both domestic and export avenues
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ArticleBarlow issues warning on grower returns
English Apples & Pears chief executive Adrian Barlow congratulated the multiples for their support of the industry this season - but warned that unsatisfactory returns for growers could result in retrenchment.
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ArticleDuToit Group to market Cosberg lettuce
The company has secured exclusive rights from Seminis International to produce and sell the variety on the South African market
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ArticleIdyl gains quality recognition
Idyl, the southern France-based producer, retains Saveur de l’Année status for its cocktail tomatoes and Charentais melons
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ArticleBerry Gardens announces reorganisation
Soft fruit marketer to “separate” various segments of group to allow Driscolls to lead development of growing European business
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ArticleProexport hails rise in production
Murcian fresh produce association Proexport says its growers marketed 50 per cent more fruit and vegetables last season, despite rising costs