All Production & Trade articles – Page 1561
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ArticleHorticulture Board changes round
East Norfolk vegetable and potato grower Richard Hirst is the new chairman of the NFU Board for Horticulture.
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ArticleIsraeli lemons make their mark
Weather problems in Spain have enabled MTEX, the Israeli grower/exporter group to export lemons to the UK for the first time in a decade.
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ArticleArgentinean pear exports climb
Argentinean pear exporters are already enjoying a higher volume season than last year.
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Genetic transformation for fruit fly
Genetic engineers in the UK have changed the genome of the Mediterranean fruit fly.
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ArticleHart set apart by award
Hart Worldwide wins prestigious Sunday Times award for the second year running.
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ArticleThandi's landmark Fairtrade project
Work has begun on a major building project in South Africa’s eastern Cape as part of the Thandi initiative, which brings Fairtrade fruit to international markets.
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Public sector needs improved supplier standards
Improving standards of catering for the public sector would benefit everyone from schoolchildren, to food buyers and domestic farmers and growers, according to speakers at a National Food Suppliers conference.
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ArticleRedbridge revolution for C-store sector
Redbridge has launched an advanced type of modified atmosphere packaging to extend shelf-life on core produce lines in the convenience sector.
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Fruit fly eradicated by California
The US Department of Agriculture has announced the eradication of the Oriental fruit fly in Orange County, California.
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Kees Minnaar dies at 61
Kees Minnaar, who ran C Minnaar Ltd, has died after a two year battle with cancer.
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Labelling needs a facelift
Produce labelling is in need of a “fresh”face lift, according to grower Derf Paton.
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ArticleShared responsibility for sustainability
Both suppliers and catering contractors are responsible for ensuring a more sustainable future for UK farmers, according to speakers at a national suppliers conference.
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Shropshire firm gets green light to house fruit pickers
Kirkenel Orchards, a fruit farm near Ludlow in Shropshire, has been given permission to house up to 70 East European strawberry pickers in caravans during the summer months.
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Waitrose aims for local produce
A multiple retailer is offering farmers and growers the chance to sell their produce locally in its stores.
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Norfolk grower predicts price rocket
A leading Norfolk grower has warned that vegetable and salad prices are set to rocket.
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Frank Payne dies
Frank Payne, a well-known face on the London fruit importing scene, has died, aged 73.
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Fyffes announces profit rise
Fyffes has announced a 32.2 per cent rise in profits to €94.7 million.
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Supermarkets running berry short
Despite being prioritised above other European customers, the UK supermarkets are running short of soft fruit.
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ArticleUtopia scoops Peruvian accolade
Frutopia, a Peruvian mango producer owned by Spalding-based Utopia, has been named as the highest quality mango operator in the South American country.