All Production & Trade articles – Page 806
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ArticleTomato growers fear price war impact
The UK tomato season is now underway. Martyn Fisher finds out what issues are facing those involved in the category as it looks to boost UK self-sufficiency
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ArticleSpecial report: Promotion boosts South African trade
The relationship between the UK and South Africa has been underpinned by a long-running promotional campaign
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ArticleSpecial report: Taste is key to South Africa R&D
Taste will form the cornerstone of future varietal development in South Africa, while quality audits continue to update
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ArticleSpecial report: South Africa's next step
Versatility and consolidation continue to shape the South African fruit trade and its partnerships with the UK
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ArticleSpecial report: South Africa's royal roots
Grower George King’s gift to King George V is just one of a series of tales which have helped shaped the modern relationship between South Africa and the UK
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ArticleSpecial report: South Africa and UK stand test of time
South Africa and the UK have a longstanding trading partnership in fresh produce that dates back over 120 years. In this series of articles, Fred Meintjes tells its story
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ArticleUK exotics in good health
The ready-to-eat sector is driving mango growth, while better-quality figs, papaya and persimmon could see them move into the mainstream
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ArticleAussies get ‘first new veggie’ in a decade
Tozer Seeds has launched Kalettes in Australia, through supplier Fresh Select and retail chain Cole Supermarkets
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ArticleProfit up at SH Pratt
Banana giant claims it has achieved goal of cementing company’s position as UK's leading independent supplier of bananas
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ArticleBanana exports top US$1bn
The Philippines’ banana exports grew 18.06 per cent to US$1.136bn in 2014, though growers still face disease, natural disasters and market access challenges
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ArticleAustralian horticulture gets funding boost
Horticulture Innovation Australia has received A$5.8m for research projects on tree crop management and fruit fly suppression
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ArticleVitacress sells Wight Salads to APS Salads
Vitacress has said that the sale of the £40m firm will allow it to focus on its core prepared salads and fresh herbs businesses
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ArticleOxford Farming Conference seeks three new directors
Anyone with experience of innovation, policymaking or PR in horticulture industry urged to apply for three-year term
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ArticleJapan launches new R&D programme
Asian nation hopes to develop new fruit and vegetable varieties that are heat and drought-tolerant
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ArticleGrapes from Mexico launches spring campaign
Mexican grape deal projected to grow by 25 per cent in the next five years according to AALPUM
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ArticleApple growers face up to frost
Northern Irish Bramley producers will have to wait a couple of weeks before the full extent of the damage is known
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ArticleIndustry leaders talk biggest challenges
Access to new technology, greater automation, and attracting new entrants to the industry highlighted by hort chiefs
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ArticleBayWa puts in solid Q1 performance
Company says outlook for rest of year remains positive thanks to the growing internationalisation of its fruit business
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ArticleQuestions raised over Hong Kong imports
Lawmaker claims surveillance at port terminal is too relaxed, posing a significant food safety risk
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ArticleSlow start for Chilean apples
High stocks are stalling demand in the European market this season