All Production & Trade articles – Page 616
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Uncertainty shrouds stonefruit season
Frosty conditions in various stonefruit-growing regions have left producers in Greece and Turkey unclear as to the promise of the new campaign
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Angus Soft Fruits to pick raspberries early
Producer to pick its first Scottish raspberries of the season ten days ahead of schedule thanks to mild winter and spring
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Size matters in tomatoes
As demand grows for speciality tomatoes, producers are focusing on smaller cocktail varieties and a mix of different colours
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Tesco makes 100 per cent renewables pledge
UK’s largest retailer will switch to 100 per cent renewable energy by 2030 and use ‘energy buying club’ to help suppliers cut carbon output
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Rabobank: More weather trouble ahead
Analyst predicts British growers will face more trauma from unstable weather patterns following spring frosts
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Chile hopeful of Indonesia deal
Chile moves a step closer to re-entering market through the port of Jakarta after the two countries commit to trade deal
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Australia moves to safeguard banana production
Research programme looks to combat pest and disease threats while maintaining supply
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Morrisons to sell ‘cheapest avocado on the market’
Retailer has launched new wonky avocado line with South African fruit selling for £2.40 per kg despite global supply tightening
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Costa Rica rides exotics wave
Procomer has launched an ambitious plan to boost exports of key products to Europe and the US
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Tropicals weather the storms
Adverse conditions have created supply shortages and price rises in certain products but double-digit sales growth continues
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Interview: Lance leads the charge
After a year’s sabbatical, former buyer Amy Lance has joined HelloFresh.Nina Pullman hears her views on everything from low prices to new retail models
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Caterers urged to use more wonky veg
Leading hospitality industry supplier wants caterers to use more misshapen produce following government report on food waste
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Sustainability summit addresses social impact of food
High-level speakers from Innocent, True Price and Fair Trade Original will speak at the ninth Sustainable Foods Summit
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G’s sends flush of wonky icebergs to Tesco
Excess of small iceberg lettuces will be saved from going to waste despite difficult growing conditions
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SanLucar extends apricot window
The premium-branded fruit is now available from April through to September
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Eustice approves GM potato trial
Farming minister George Eustice has approved a four-year trial on GM potatoes at The Sainsbury Laboratory in Norwich
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New Jazz look hits US
Fresh logo and visual components look to help Jazz apples strengthen premium apple position
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California set for bigger almond crop
USDA-NASS survey of growers finds production is set to rise 2.8 per cent this season
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Timely boost for Florida oranges
Latest crop estimate sees volumes increase, although the news is not so positive for grapefruit
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Sun World Innovations joins Thrive
Corporate partnership will see leading fruit breeder work to advance agriculture technologies globally