All Production & Trade articles – Page 1570
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ArticleSomerfield starts UK tom season
Somerfield is taking delivery next week of its first English cherry tomatoes of the year from Wight Salads.
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ArticleLemons in size squeeze
Earlier drought conditions in Tucumán may make themselves felt on Argentinean lemon sizes and volume.
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ArticleBPC issues warning to growers
The British Potato Council (BPC) has issued a stark warning that potato growers could jeopardise the industry by ignoring the threat of quarantine potato diseases.
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ArticleCranberries stop healthy snack gap
Sweetened dried cranberries (SDCs) supplied by Ocean Spray have been incorporated into a new snack bar.
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Manual tips for hygienic practices
Campden and Chorley Food Research Association Group (CCFRA) has released a hygiene methods manual for the food and drink industry.
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ArticleNew ceo at Worldwide Fruit
The directors of Worldwide Fruit have announced the appointment of Robert Mears as the company’s new chief executive officer.
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ArticleIsraeli Citrus Board names new general manager
The Citrus Division of the newly formed Horticultural Production and Marketing Board, in Israel, has named its first general manager.
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ArticleVast majority believe Supermarkets Code of Practice does not work
The OFT's review of the Supermarkets Code of Practice found a widespread belief among suppliers that the Code is not working effectively.
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ArticleHACCP upgrade software now available
An upgraded version of a Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) Documentation Software is now available to all food companies and related businesses.
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ArticleLocal sourcing platform for school meal boom
The increased use of locally-sourced fresh produce is slashing school meal bills, said one Sunday newspaper.
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ArticlePM delivers food and farming message
Prime Minister Tony Blair penned a letter for delegates at the Curry Commission - two years on event
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Transfrigoroute congratules members efforts
Wincanton has produced an online safety manual for employees and an online risk assessment pilot, it was revealed at a Transfrigoroute meeting.
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Hedon is tickled by Blass
Blass has announced that Hedon Salads has gone live with the Blass PR2 windows business solution.
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ArticleCurry up before it's too late
Chairman of Defra's Sustainable Farming and Food Implementation Group Sir Don Curry is concerned that moves forward are not coming quickly enough to cope with the dynamism of the marketplace.
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ArticleArgentinean pear crop drops
Pear production in Argentina is likely to fall this sesaon although export levels should be maintained.
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ArticleSouth Africa makes late debut
Pears and apples from South Africa are facing keen demand in the UK despite a late start.
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Exel chief calls for government honesty
Exel chief executive says government must be honest about transport infrastructure and fund what is needed.
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Brown rot rears ugly head in Lancs
A Lancashire farmer has destroyed an entire consignment after the discovery of brown rot in seeds imported from the Netherlands
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ArticleChilean citrus link up
The Chilean Fresh Fruit Association has signed a co-operation agreement with the national citrus growers association (ACC).