All articles by Kathy Hammond – Page 209
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Chiquita gets certified
Chiquita Brands International has announced this week that independent auditors have certified its Costa Rican banana farms.
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Indian expansion
India is looking to boost its fresh produce exports substantially within the next five years.
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FDOC future in jeopardy
A court ruling is threatening the future of the Florida Department of Citrus
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Smaller is more beautiful
Nisa-Today's is making innovations to cater for a fresh produce offer for its smallest stores.
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New farming image campaign takes shape
The UK's cross-industry campaign to improve the public's understanding of agriculture and horticulture – known as the Image of Agriculture campaign – is taking shape ahead of its official launch just before Easter.
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New Zealand "gloomy"
According to a report in national daily the New Zealand Herald, the latest report from NZ's National Bank finds the outlook among the country's farmers and growers is "gloomy".
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Murcia on guard
Growers in Murcia in south-eastern Spain are keeping a watchful eye on the weather as the seasons move from salads and vegetables to melons and stone fruit.
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Rain threatens berries
Heavy rain in Huelva today is threatening Spanish strawberry production.
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Plant growth breakthrough
Scientists at the John Innes Centre have made a biological breakthrough which could have implications for the future of new variety development.
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Dole deal struck
US produce multi-national Dole Food Company Inc has announced a long-anticipated merger agreement.
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Asparagus welcomes warm spell
The dry spring is promising to be a blessing for the UK asparagus industry as it waits to start harvesting around the end of May.
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Pink Lady exceeds expectation
Pink Lady market growth in key European destinations has exceeded expectation during the northern hemisphere season.
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Prognosfruit venue unveiled
The organising committee for the European top-fruit crop forecast conference Prognosfruit, has revealed plans so far for this summer's event.
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Honduras grows less traditional
Agricultural authorities in Honduras have published reports highlighting how one key product could help exporters of bananas diversify their offer.
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Brazil acts against sudden death
The world's largest orange grower has swung decisively into action to combat a mysterious disease which is threatening production.
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Washington apples in legal battle
The Washington Apple Commission is trying to get a federal judge to support its right to a levy.
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PMA research underway
The Produce Marketing Association (PMA) in the US is starting work on research into an industry product database (IPD).
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Zespri estimates crop increase
New Zealand kiwifruit marketeer and exporter Zespri International estimates its green kiwifruit crop should be five per cent up in volume on last season.
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Pillow packs in the firing line
Research published recently in the British Journal of Nutrition questions the use of modified atmosphere (MA) technology in pre-packed salads as it may minimise nutrient values.
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Four Safeway bids referred
Trade and industry secretary Patricia Hewitt announced this afternoon that she has decided to refer bids to take over Safeway by Morrisons, Sainsbury's, Asda and Tesco to the Competition Commission.