All articles by Elizabeth O'Keefe – Page 14
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Industry welcomes road improvement plan
The Northern Ireland office of the Freight Transport Association (FTA) has welcomed the announcement by regional development minister Conor Murphy MLA of the preferred route for the creation of a new dual carriageway on the A26 between Ballymena and Ballymoney.
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UK agriculture borrowing figures reach £10 billion
Borrowing levels for the UK agriculture sector have broken the £10 billion mark for the first time, according to figures released by the Bank of England last week.
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New fresh-cut blog launched
Key Technology has announced the launch of its new blog to provide information and insight of interest to fresh-cut produce processors around the world.
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tna welcomes new team member
tna has welcomed Con Dedousis as the newest member of tna Europe’s project management team.
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ArticleBroccoli could reverse effects of diabetes
Researchers have discovered that eating broccoli could undo the damage caused by diabetes to heart blood vessels.
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Aalsmeer Market set for October
The FloraHolland flower auction will be holding the Aalsmeer Market from October 15-17, 2008.
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Welsh producers eligible for SPS from 2010
Welsh Assembly rural affairs minister Elin Jones has announced that fruit and vegetable producers in Wales will be eligible to apply for Single Payment Scheme (SPS) entitlement for the first time, from May 2010.
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ArticleCobnuts on market too early
The Association of Kentish Cobnuts Growers has warned that British cobnuts are being sold “not fit for purpose” ahead of the season’s start.
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ArticleEndangered bumblebee finds home
Midlands-based Norchard Farm has welcomed back one of the UK’s most endangered species of bumblebee.
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ArticleVeggie juice set to storm market
The vegetable juice sector is “a market ready for storming”, according to Lawrence Mallinson of natural juice and organic drink producer James White Drinks.
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Demes increases capacity
Packaging solution company Demes has centralised its UK operations at its Leeds plant with a major £250,000 investment, which has significantly increased production capacity and enhanced working procedures.
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ArticleOnions gain new mildew control
The granting of a specific off-label approval (SOLA) by the Pesticides Safety Directorate for the use of Valbon on bulb onions and shallots has offered a new option for growers to control of downy mildew.
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ArticleVitacress looks into bagged salad benefits
Scientists from the University of Southampton, in collaboration with Vitacress Salads, are undertaking a trial to assess the health benefits of eating bagged lettuce.
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ArticleBumper crop for British truffles
Warm and damp weather has brought ideal growing conditions for British truffles this season, and may bring the best harvest “of modern times”, according to Truffle UK.
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Asda powers through credit crunch
Asda believes that its prepared fruit and vegetables will weather the credit crunch storm.
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Syngenta open days available
Seed breeder Syngenta is holding a series of open field days in Werwershoof, the Netherlands from September 23-25, 2008.
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Food and drink summit to go ahead
A summit is being held for food and drink manufacturers to discuss the crucial issue of the shortage of food scientists and technologists in the sector.
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Growers warned over early threat from downy mildew
Growers are being advised to think ahead and plan their fungicide campaigns now, if they want to reduce the threat of downy mildew in their vegetable and salad crops at harvest time, according to UAP.
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British shallots back on the menu
Chefs around the country have been eagerly anticipating the start of the late British shallot season, which is set to start in August.
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AUSTRALIAfresh website gets a makeover
A one-stop shop in the form of the new look AUSTRALIAfresh website, www.australiafresh.com.au, has been created for buyers of Australian fresh produce.