All articles by Kathy Hammond – Page 38
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ArticleZespri director in surprise step down
Zespri board member Ray Sharp has resigned over a potential conflict of interest.
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Wales gets hort waste recycling plant
The UK horticultural industry stands to get greener yet thanks a new agricultural-waste wash plant in Wales.
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ArticleFSA issues bogus-caller warning
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is warning the industry to be on its guard following a recent spate of bogus phone calls from someone claiming to be employed by the FSA.
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NFU makes plant-health appointment
The National Farmers Union has announced the appointment of a new plant health adviser.
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ArticleRijk Zwaan makes Thai foray
Dutch breeder Rijk Zwaan has been demonstrating its Salanova lettuce to great acclaim in Thailand.
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ArticleNew reefer container service at Felixstowe
The Port of Felixstowe is celebrating the start of a new transatlantic service with high levels of reefer capacity.
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ArticleMurcia needs quality marque, says leader
A growers leader in the south-eastern Spanish region of Murcia is calling for a quality label to add value to fresh produce exports from the area.
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ArticleChina plans world's largest cargo airport
The largest cargo airport in the world could open in China in 2017.
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ArticleSuperValu brand heading for UK
The Musgrave retail group is launching an own-brand strategy across the Irish Republic, Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
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ArticleContracts signed in major technology transfer deal
Contracts have been exchanged in a major investment first for horticultural research in the UK, described by industry veteran Graham Ward as “the most significant advance in my lifetime in the industry”.
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ArticleKeelings in Irish aubergine first
Irish producer and marketer Keelings has just harvested its first crop of aubergines.
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ArticleFlorette to put LEAF marque on over 60m salad bags a year
Salad brand Florette is stamping its entire range with the LEAF marque to show it has been produced to the highest environmental standards.
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ArticleChiquita expands fresh-cut operations
US multinational Chiquita Brands International has expanded Benelux fresh-cut fruit operation with acquisition of a Dutch company, according to fruitnet.com.
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Research investment targets food security
The University of Reading is investing £50 million to boost its research in areas such as food security and climate change.
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ArticleEarly start for Driscoll's Dutch berries
Driscoll’s of Europe is expecting its first Dutch strawberries grown under glass within the next two weeks.
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ArticleBLSA announces diary date
The British Leafy Salads Association has announced details of its sixth conference later this year.
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ArticleShopping malls the future of foodservice
Foodservice-market analyst Horizons has highlighted exciting new opportunities for the sector.
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ArticleDEFRA announces English grants
Businesses in rural England will benefit from a £60 million grant scheme announced by environment secretary Caroline Spelman.
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Campden BRI teams up with insurer
Technical services specialist Campden BRI has joined forces with insurance provider JLT Speciality Ltd (JLT) to develop a strategic partnership offering innovative services for food and drink companies.
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ArticlePump price rises drive motorists to local shops
Latest research shows that not only do shoppers who watch their budgets by topping-up rather than buying in bulk help the convenience and independent sectors, but also rising fuel prices could be making people think twice before driving off to their nearest supermarket.