All Production & Trade articles – Page 1607
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ArticleBroccoli demand steepens
Strong demand and some shortage of supply has made UK broccoli hard to come by.
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ArticleNispero enjoys boom campaign
Sales of Spanish nispero have reached new heights following a successful campaign organised by Food from Spain in May and June.
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ArticleNZ apple-grower and post-harvest unity
Growers representing half of the New Zealand apple export crop voted 96.05 per cent in favour of a change at Pipfruit New Zealand to unite with the post-harvest sector at a special general meeting Tuesday.
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ArticleUnsettled weather increases potato blight risk
Potato growers shouldn’t be deceived by the relatively low levels of blight around this year.
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Annual pesticides report published
The Pesticides Safety Directorate has published its annual report for 2003-04.
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ArticleKids still prefer unhealthy options
A department of health study has found that only six of per cent of schoolchildren would select salad or vegetables as a preferred lunchtime option, while an even more unhealthy two per cent would opt for fruit.
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Food safety review published
The risks posed by pathogens on fresh produce are the subject of an extensive new review…
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ArticleClimate change to create garden of Scotland
A report in The Times predicts that the garden of England will move to Scotland long before the end of the century, while Kent will become a stonefruit haven.
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ArticleProduce World appoints new chairman
Produce World, one of the UK’s leading vegetable suppliers, has announced the appointment of Paul Wilkinson as its new non-executive chairman.
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ArticlePipfruit New Zealand urges growers to vote on united approach
Pipfruit New Zealand is urging all growers to have a say in the future direction of their industry at a special general meeting in Hastings tomorrow.
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ArticleBourne to stir fry
Three leading suppliers of own label packs of fresh cut stir fry vegetables have joined forces to launch a new generic PR consumer campaign, fronted by fusion food celebrity chef Peter Gordon.
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ArticleWatercress campaign wins top industry award
A naked glamour model, a celebrity chef and strong healthy eating messages proved a recipe for success for the watercress industry.
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Beanfeast set for next week
Growers in Worcestershire hope a problematic supply picture will sort itself out soon.
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Potatoes go for plate promo
Potato growers and merchants have been volunteering to promote healthy, balanced eating in their local doctor’s surgeries.
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Winter lettuce sector rapped
The poor performance of winter lettuce growers in terms of their pesticide use is not acceptable, the Fresh Produce Consortium said this week.
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ArticleSearch on for Spanish grape
A group of 18 Spanish grape exporters have stepped up research and development of indigenous varieties.
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ArticleFresh Del Monte Produce to acquire Del Monte Foods Europe
Combination forecast to drive company’s growth and unleash power of Del Monte® brand.
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ArticleOrange banana can prevent blindness
The New Scientist has reported on a new strain of orange banana, which it is hoped will assist in the prevention of blindness in young children.
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ArticleGeest announces opening of International Produce
Geest plc has announced the official opening of Asda-dedicated International Produce and outlined the financial implications for Thames Fruit and EVS.
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ArticleGreyfriars recruits from Latvia
A lack of local employees has led award-winning leading UK vegetable producer and marketeer, Greyfriars UK Ltd, to look overseas for workers to pack and harvest its fresh produce.