All Production & Trade articles – Page 1650
-
ArticleCranberries bounce back
Forecasts for this season's US cranberry crop are strong despite a decline in likely volumes from the biggest growing area.
-
ArticleFlorida grapefruit rise
Grapefruit volumes from the Sunshine State are on the up while the UK market is seeing demand almost outstrip supply.
-
ArticleSouth African growers form concern group
South African grape growers have formed a new group to defend their interests.
-
Article
FPC works on MRL guidelines
The Fresh Produce Consortium is drafting guidelines for members to help with conformity to proposed new legislation on maximum pesticide-residue levels.
-
ArticleCape grower makes smart decision with Longlife
Cape Five Export, one of the major grower-based deciduous fruit exporter groups in South Africa is successfully using new smartbag packaging technology developed by Long Life Solutions.
-
Article
Higgins opens export opportunity
The Higgins Group has opened up channels for potato exports to the Canary Islands.
-
Article
New powered pallet trucks outperform expectations
Crown's newly launched WP 2300 powered pallet trucks have exceeded expectations at Medway Ports Fresh Produce Division
-
ArticleNew raspberry named in honour of Brice brothers
Soft-fruit veterans Simon and Peter Brice have retired with a raspberry being named in their honour
-
ArticleTomato industry reliant on R&D
To increase production efficiency, through the better use of resources, and to maximise fruit quality are the top R&D priorities for British tomato growers.
-
ArticleFTA cautious over Commission's proposals
The FTA has welcomed the European Commision's proposals for expanded European trade routes, but is remaining cautious.
-
Article
Industry's opportunity to address supermarket code of practice
An OFT review gives the fresh produce industry an an opportunity to define what happens with the supermarket code of practice.
-
ArticleNew disease threat to UK tomato industry
A new disease threat to the UK tomato industry has been discovered in the south east of England this year.
-
Article
Fresh discussion of supply and production problems
The intricacies of European supply and production were discussed last week...
-
ArticleQuality marques falling on deaf ears
The industry's desire to educate and attract consumers through quality and identification marques on products is falling largely on deaf ears...
-
-
ArticleSouth African minister appoints new PPECB board
The South Africa Minister for Agriculture and Land Affairs has appointed a new board for the Perishable Products Export Control Board (PPECB).
-
Article
M&S man lauds home-grown tomatoes
The flavour of British tomatoes makes them the best retailers can buy, according to an M&S technologist.
-
ArticleGreenery portal opens doors for growers
The Greenery has launched GreenDirect, an innovative extranet for growers.
-
Article
Undergraduate scoops enterprise award
A Manchester undergraduate has won the Shell Technology Enterprise Programme for the East Midlands region following his work with Swedeponic UK.
-
Article
Industry will struggle to meet wage demands next year
A staggering 47 per cent of the UK fresh produce industry will be unable to afford the 4.3 per cent average wage increase estimated for next year.