All Production & Trade articles – Page 777
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ArticleWarm weather brings growers pain in the brass
While most Brits had a whale of a time in the early-July heatwave, brassica growers and their crops were left stressed
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ArticleInterview: Caroline Drummond's turning over a new LEAF
LEAF chief executive Caroline Drummond is full of ideas for taking the organisation forward and improving Brits’ nutrition. Michael Barker went to meet her
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ArticleNew berry and asparagus firm launches
Rupert Hargreaves and Jamie Petchell’s new company, Global Plant Genetics, will specialise in soft-fruit and asparagus seed supply and intellectual property management
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ArticleBerries aim for the billions
Retail promotions put berries centre stage as a later Wimbledon ensured strong availability. Elsewhere, growers debate the impact of glasshouse strawberries
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ArticleSpain's produce export value climbs
May figures show growth in fresh produce export value of 8 per cent year-on-year, despite lower volumes shipped
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ArticleAGAP forecasts Peru export growth
Fruit and vegetable shipments are expected to exceed US$2bn this year, according to the group
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ArticleChiquita relocates head office to Florida
Group confirms plan to move to Fort Lauderdale, with Fresh Express division to be based further north in Orlando
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ArticleBank of England boss swings by Branston office
Governor Mark Carney called in at the potato giant to find out more about a successful local business during a trip to Lincolnshire
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ArticleSainsbury's extra hot homegrown chilli credentials
Retailer is now stocking British-only lines on red and green chillies and the season is expected to last until at least September
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ArticleGrowers ‘may face' Malling Centenary shortage
Popularity of strawberry variety Malling Centenary has led to propagators urging growers to 'get orders in early' for 2016 season
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ArticleIndia, Tajikistan to cooperate on agriculture
On the back of a whirlwind tour of Central Asia, Indian prime minister Narendra Modi has called for increased connectivity within the region
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ArticleStrange fruits popular in Korea
Hybrid breeds of fruit are increasingly appealing to Korean consumers looking for sweeter unique-tasting produce
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ArticleApple development bears fruit
Apple varieties with internal red and pink colouring are on the way thanks to East Malling Research and re:inc innovation.
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ArticleFood for Progress opens up
US programme helping developing countries strengthen their agri-export sectors opens for applications
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ArticleFruit packer names general manager
Frozen food veteran Paul Tyrer has joined Evesham firm Ackio to oversee all operations after career with Ross Young’s
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ArticleFirms ‘very worried’ about impact of Living Wage
NFU chief horticultural adviser says government plans are a 'huge issue', as they bring in 'significant change in such a short period of time'
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ArticleAustralian industries welcome Vietnam access
With suspension lifted, Australian table grape and citrus suppliers are eager to resume trade
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ArticleBritish cherries break more records
The fruit has enjoyed record-breaking sales, and this summer, is predicted to reach in excess of £32 million as demand keeps growing
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ArticleWaitrose kickstarts the British plum season
Warm spring and early summer days have perfectly ripened orchards across Gloucestershire to create a plum that is 'sweeter than ever'
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ArticleNew markets sought for Vietnam lychees
Political tensions with China has led Vietnamese lychee exporters to focus on new markets such as Australia and the US