All articles by Alex Lawson – Page 19
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Institute of Horticulture event approaches
The Institute of Horticulture (IoH) is to host its annual conference on 8 October.
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Potato Council gets incisive online
The Potato Council has conducted some in-depth research into the social media sphere as it looks to further its messages.
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French growers topple truck in protests
Fruit and vegetable growers in southern France are calling for fresh protests in response to falling prices following action which saw lorries tipped over.
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ArticleThanet Earth exonerated after abuse allegations
Thanet Earth has been “exonerated” after a detailed investigation into labour practices at the Kentish glasshouse development.
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ArticleAgrexco sale decision delayed
Israeli exporter Agrexco moved a step closer to being sold to the Kislev Group today as it was identified as the only serious bidder for the company.
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New €12m E. coli research project launched
The European Commission has pledged €12 million in funding for a new project aimed at tackling the deadly E. coli strain that killed 46 people, as well as looking at ways to prevent any future epidemics.
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ArticleWorldwide pear consumption stagnates
Pear consumption worldwide is “largely flat” and a massive collective promotional effort is needed, delegates were told at the Prognosfruit conference in Slovenia last week.
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ArticleFresh boss in at Morrisons
Morrisons has appointed Andrew Pleasance to head up its fresh category after a period of flux in the department.
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ArticleSummer sun benefits New York apples
US state expects strong crop this season with early varieties picked this month ahead of the September boom
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Riot mayhem hits supply chain
A wave of lawless looting across the UK this week could drive many small companies in the fresh produce supply chain out of business.
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ArticleADAS appoints new horticulture chief
Barry Mulholland has joined the ADAS soils, crops and water team as head of horticulture.
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ArticleRioting hits UK fresh produce trading
Sections of the industry feel the force of several days of rioting and looting across the country
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ArticleKislev Group likely to take over Agrexco
Kislev Group, a forwarding and logistics specialist based in the central Israeli city of Lod, has emerged as the front-runner in a two-horse race to acquire Israel's troubled fresh produce exporter Agrexco, local radio reports have suggested.
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ArticleTotal Produce warned on Agrexco bid
Campaigners urge group to avoid troubled Israeli produce giant on account of 'complicity with Israeli war crimes and illegal activities'
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ArticleEcuadorean banana industry in crisis
The Ecuadorean banana industry is reportedly facing mounting problems due to a price crash on the global banana market.
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ArticleRiverford salad hots up
Riverford Organics has erected unheated polytunnels to boost its salad supply.
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ArticleChilean Hass volumes to fall
Chilean Hass avocado production is five to 10 per cent down on its predicted yield this coming season, adding to a general shortage of the fruit on the global market.
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ArticleRioting hits fresh produce trading
Trade at UK wholesale markets has been hit severely by the rioting and looting gripping some of the nation’s largest cities.
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ArticleM&S steps into the ring with new satsuma
New Satsumo variety originates from Japan and will hit the retailer's shelves this Saturday
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East Malling opens training centre
The East Malling Trust (EMT) has established a new training centre which will provide short training courses and workshops for land-based businesses.