All articles by Kathy Hammond – Page 16
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ArticleSpanish stonefruit season closes on a low note
With the stonefruit season closing, Spanish growers have been left disappointed as lower volumes have not led to strong returns.
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ArticleUS researchers extend strawberry season
US Department of Agriculture scientists are carrying out trials to try to extend the strawberry-growing season in the northern and eastern US.
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ArticleTesco makes surprise management move
Tesco is aligning its fresh food and FMCG food business into a single department from 1 December.
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ArticleFresh & Easy launches new brand
Tesco’s US subsidiary Fresh & Easy has launched a new and expanded range of 39 different fresh prepared salads and vegetables.
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ArticleKiwifruit disease strikes Chilean orchards
The Chilean ministry of agriculture has said that the kiwifruit vine disease Psa has now been found on 30 different orchards.
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ArticleHonduran citrus exports on a roll
Citrus exports from Honduras this year will generate more than $14 million, the country’s national farming and fisheries health service, Senasa has said.
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ArticleEMR in table-top melon first
East Malling Research (EMR) has grown what is thought to be the world’s first commercial crop of table-top melons.
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ArticlePrepared produce gets vital new brand
Research collaboration between Plant & Food Research in New Zealand and the Department of Primary Industries in Victoria, Australia has brought a new range of targeted, prepared vegetables to market.
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ArticleUniveg Katopé UK kicks off Brazilian season
Univeg Katopé UK has taken delivery this week of the first new season grapes from Univeg's own farm in Brazil.
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ArticleUK cranberries build on success of trial
Harvesting of UK-grown cranberries begins in the next few weeks with output expected to climb following successful trials last year.
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ArticleSirane expands into Turkey
Staffordshire packaging innovator Sirane is targeting new markets with expansion into Turkey.
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ArticleShandong Fuji harvest gets underway
Growers of Fuji apples from the coastal province of Shandong in eastern China have begun to harvest their fruit.
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ArticleBIS seeks agri-tech views
The Department for Business Innovation & Skills(BIS) has launched a six-week consultation to help shape government strategy to promote best use of science and technology for agriculture.
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ArticleTotal Produce makes non-exec appointment
Total Produce plc has appointed a new non-executive director.
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ArticleReynolds brokers Brogdale deal
High-end caterer Lusso has worked with fresh-produce supplier Reynolds to form a pioneering partnership with the National Fruit Collection at Brogdale and bring niche English apple varieties to a new customer base.
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ArticlePioneer makes new tracks at The Co-op
Retailer The Co-operative Food is re-packaging and re-launching its Pioneer potatoes on 17 October, to celebrate the International Year of Co-operatives.
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NZ kiwifruit disease spreads further
The Hawke's Bay area in New Zealand has reported its first case of kiwifruit vine-killing disease PSA.
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ArticleFlorida grapefruit forecast rises
Grapefruit production in the US state of Florida is forecast to increase on last season’s levels.
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ArticleSainsbury's gives credit for carbon-reduction measures
Sainsbury’s has credited new technologies and improved green skills for engineers with helping it reduce its carbon footprint by six per cent.
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ArticleShere scores digital first with Waitrose
Waitrose has scored a first with Shere Print by launching digitally printed lidding film on salad bowls into stores this week.