All articles by Kathy Hammond – Page 176
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ArticleLCL and Hammond in jv
UK receivers stand to benefit from a new joint venture between LauritzenCool Logistics and George Hammond plc.
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ArticleTesco sees red on kiwifruit
Red-fleshed kiwifruit go on sale exclusively at Tesco this week.
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ArticleIndustry should lead on Fruity Friday
World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF UK), is calling on fresh produce companies and retailers to lead the way and help support Fruity Friday next year.
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Port directive threatens changes
The UK is set to use it EU presidency next July to back disgruntled port workers against the EU port services directive.
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ArticleSprouts get baked
The British Sprout Growers Association has unveiled a new recipe for Sprouty Cake to boost consumption of the trendy brassica.
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Guernsey shows encouraging growth
Revenue generated by horticultural exports from Guernsey is on the increase despite a decline in glasshouse acreage.
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ArticleHuelva leaves raspberry gap
Expected early volumes of raspberries from Huelva have not materialised leaving the market short of fruit.
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Action taken on Berg River pollution
Grower representatives and the authorities are working hard to address problems of water pollution in the Berg River area of South Africa.
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ArticleBanana battle divide
As Latin American governments plan to unite against the EU’s €230 a tonne banana import tariff, producers are at odds.
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SA PIP on the road
The EU-co funded South African Pesticide Initiative Programme (SA PIP) is holding an information roadshow this week.
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ArticleBerryWorld clocks up 10 years
BerryWorld celebrated its 10th anniversary at Brocket Hall, Herts last week with guests from around the world.
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ArticleEurepGAP makes timely amendment
Fast-changing crop-protection-product legislation, has prompted EurepGAP to amend its protocol and develop guidance notes.
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ArticleSharrocks in new variety quest
North-west-England produce supplier Sharrocks goes to France in its quest for new products.
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Olins strikes back
Laurence Olins of British Summer Fruits has hit back following the “berry barons” slur in last week’s edition of The Money Programme broadcast on BBC2 on November 10.
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ArticleSouth African grape delay
The first shipment of South African Prime grapes is already on the water, but importers are warning that volumes are not coming forward as soon as expected.
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ArticleNitrate research breakthrough
The UK salad industry may yet be able to influence the thinking of other European producers over the acceptability of nitrates as part of production.
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ArticleRains lash Chilean cherries
Weekend rainfall has taken its toll on ready-to-harvest Chilean cherries.
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ArticleKarsten and Capespan settle out of court
South African grape exporter Capespan Grapes and grower Karsten Farms have reached a settlement to resolve a contractual dispute over marketing and trading rights to UK customers.
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Research required to protect taste
In a freshinfo poll, 56 per cent of respondents said the fresh produce sector should be looking to extend the shelf-life wherever possible, but scientists warn that research is required to ensure this does not come at the expense of taste.
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Moroccan citrus threatened
Citrus production in Morocco is expected to increase this year due to the effect of alternate bearing trees, but groves in Souss, the largest production area are still under threat of locusts.