All articles by Thomas Hobbs – Page 12
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Tesco launches new food recipe app
Tesco is set to launch a new iPhone app to encourage children to cook
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Controls on Kenyan produce "debatable"
Brussels-based interprofessional network COLEACP has described the justification for the European Commission's decision to increase border controls on French beans and peas imported from Kenya as 'debatable'.
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Competition to find the best of cress
Watercress producers will hold a retail competition to find Britain’s best watercress product.
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Gwyneth helps boost kale sales
Sales of kale have increased by almost 40 per cent in the last year thanks to endorsements from celebrities such as Gwyneth Paltrow, according to new data from Kantar Worldpanel.
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Ardo praises new packing system
Frozen fruit and vegetable supplier Ardo UK says that its new packing line has increased efficiency.
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Gonzalez sells shares in Hispa Fruit
Miguel Gonzalez, general manager of Dutch supplier Hispa Fruit BV, has announced that he will be selling his 30 per cent share in the business to the Staay Food Group.
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Fruit giant exits smoothie market
Multinational fruit company Chiquita Brands International has confirmed it will focus more closely on its core banana business after selling its interest in its Chiquita Smoothies division to Munich-based supplier Gebrüder Bagusat.
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Poor weather drives operating loss at Greenvale
Produce Investments, the owner of UK potato supplier Greenvale AP, has reported an operating loss of £680,000 for the 26 weeks ending 29 December 2012, down significantly from the prior year’s profit of £4.76 million.
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EAC criticises UK inaction on neonicotinoids
UK environment secretary Owen Paterson has been called upon by a cross-party committee of MPs to suspend the use of pesticides linked to a decline in bee populations.
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Tesco has 'held talks' over Fresh & Easy
Tesco has been exploring its options with regards to its US operation Fresh and Easy Neighbourhood Market.
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AHDB revamps its 2013 student programme
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (ADHB) will re-launch its £500,000 agricultural studentship programme this summer with a renewed focus on delivering 'new science' that has 'practical industry benefits.'
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Waitrose gets youngsters to 'Grow and Sell'
TV presenter Alan Titchmarsh has backed a new Waitrose initiative which aims to encourage seven to 11-year-olds from across the UK to grow and sell their own fresh produce.
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Port strike in Chile creates fruit disruption
The strike at the Chilean Port of San Antonio is continuing to cause serious headaches for the country’s fruit export trade, according to local news reports.
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New agreement for 'Papple' variety
Top-fruit marketing desk Worldwide Fruit has signed an agreement with the Associated International Group of Nurseries (AIGN) for international use and marketing of its unique 'Papple' fruit variety.
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New website marks transition for Greenvale
Potato grower Greenvale AP has relaunched its corporate website in a move it says will mark its transition into a “fully intergrated” consumer goods business.
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DEFRA dismisses neonicotinoids threat
DEFRA has insisted that neonicotinoids pose a 'low risk' towards the health of bees after completing its assessment into the controversial insecticides.
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Southern Africa set for bumper citrus crop
Southern Africa may harvest its biggest ever citrus crop this year, with South Africa’s Citrus Marketing Forum noting in its final estimate for 2013 that this year’s volumes are expected to increase by 4 per cent on last year’s record to nearly 107m cartons.
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121 produce firms face acquisition threat
More than 120 fresh produce businesses could be set for takeovers this year, according to Plimsoll Publishing.
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Pink Lady targets emerging markets
Apple & Pear Australia Limited (APAL) and Star Fruits, the exclusive licensee of the Pink Lady brand in Europe and other third-party countries, have announced the formation of a joint venture called Pink Lady Development Limited Pty Ltd (PLD).
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Brits not consuming enough fruit & veg
Annually Brits are consuming 43 per cent more food than they should be, and consuming over 60 per cent less fresh produce than required, according to a new study by Weight Watchers.