All articles by Kathy Hammond – Page 183
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ArticleItalian kiwi growers shift focus
A leading kiwifruit importer forecasts a limited increase in Italian kiwifruit sales as producers shift their focus.
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ArticleNew broom sweeps in with cuts at FDOC
Swingeing cuts are being put in place at the Florida Department of Citrus.
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Fresh face at AMS
Soft-fruit specialist AMS has appointed Tina Hinton as its new marketing executive.
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ArticleNew EU members positive about EurepGAP
EurepGAP is expanding into new EU member states (NMS) with encouraging early results.
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ArticlePensioners sought in berry study
New research in New Zealand is looking at anti-ageing properties of soft fruit and needs pensioner volunteers.
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Sydney plays host
Privately run market authority Sydney Markets Ltd will host the World Union of Wholesale Markets meeting in Australia on November 17-19.
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Sainsbury's Rustlers up a new onion
Rustler Produce has developed a new variety of onion exclusively for Sainsbury’s.
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ArticleBack to school for Redbridge
Redbridge has won further National School Fruit & Vegetable Scheme distribution contracts for the start of the new school year in September.
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ArticleBroccoli demand steepens
Strong demand and some shortage of supply has made UK broccoli hard to come by.
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ArticleNispero enjoys boom campaign
Sales of Spanish nispero have reached new heights following a successful campaign organised by Food from Spain in May and June.
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ArticleNZ apple-grower and post-harvest unity
Growers representing half of the New Zealand apple export crop voted 96.05 per cent in favour of a change at Pipfruit New Zealand to unite with the post-harvest sector at a special general meeting Tuesday.
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ArticleGeest calls in consultants
Derby-based business improvement practice Coriolis UK is working on a two-year strategic project with Geest.
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ArticleM&S in clean sweep
Producers supplying Marks & Spencer dominated the top spots at last week’s Kent Soft Fruit & Cherry Show.
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ArticleTomato and broccoli in cancer fight link
Eating broccoli and tomatoes together could help prevent cancer more effectively than eating the products separately, new research suggests.
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ArticlePeas make Royal stand
Pea-growers enjoyed success at last week's Royal Show in Warwickshire.
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ArticleDouble Dutch support for BFS
Bristol Fruit Sales held a week-long promotion of Dutch produce at all of its branches.
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Beanfeast set for next week
Growers in Worcestershire hope a problematic supply picture will sort itself out soon.
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Potatoes go for plate promo
Potato growers and merchants have been volunteering to promote healthy, balanced eating in their local doctor’s surgeries.
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ArticleFyffes brand celebrates 75 years
The oldest fruit brand in the world is celebrating this month.