All articles by Kathy Hammond – Page 88
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ArticleEU forecasts apple dip
The EU apple crop is forecast to decline seven per cent in 2009 on 2008 and an overhang of southern hemisphere fruit may cause problems in the first weeks of the season, according to figures released at last week’s Prognosfruit conference in Maastricht.
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Hortyfruta paying off for Andalusia
Andalusia’s fresh fruit and vegetable trade association Hortyfruta has said its work over the 2008-09 season is being recognised in major markets and has boosted fortunes for growers in the region, at a time when many others are suffering.
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Apple lessons to learn from recession
The retreat of an indulgent western society offers lessons and strategies for the apple industry, according to the August issue of the World Apple Report.
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Trade issues GLA protocol warning
The Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC) has issued a response to the Gangmasters Licensing Authority (GLA) on its supermarket protocol, warning its focus should be on labour providers rather than users.
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SFVS man to move on
Gareth Jones, senior buyer for fresh food and nutrition at NHS Supply Chain, which also runs the School Fruit and Vegetable Scheme, is to move on after the scheme’s next distribution tender taking place this week.
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French dig in heels over EU aid repayment
French producers’ leaders have had assurances this week from their minister of agriculture that growers will not have to pay back some €330 million (£280m) in aid plus interest granted to them between 1992 and 2002.
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Food inflation hits 18-month low
Food inflation in the UK is at its lowest levels since December 2007, according to the British Retail Consortium.
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AMS-WellPict European reach administration
Beleaguered soft-fruit group AMS-Wellpict European is going into administration.
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East Malling enters G8 debate
The East Malling Trust for Horticultural Research (EMT) has said G8 countries need to invest more in food production research to avoid undermining their commitment to tackling food security and climate change.
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MPS recommend markets minister
The communities and local government parliamentary committee has recommended a named minister with responsibility for markets and that the communities and local government department should become the clear first point of contact for market matters.
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Sharpak on acquisition trail
Sharp Interpack has snapped up Rexam’s Deeside packaging operations.
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ArticleNutrient content no higher in organics
An independent review commissioned by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) has shown that there are no important differences in the nutrition content, or any additional health benefits, of organic food when compared with conventionally produced food.
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ArticleChange4Life in massive produce boost
local shops nationwide are to get help to sell fresh produce from the department of health’s Change4Life initiative.
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ArticleTalk of organic recovery misleading
Tesco claims that UK demand for organic product is starting to recover are disingenuous, says the Soil Association.
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ArticleBrassicas blighted by supply woes
A period of stark shortage of cauliflower in the UK market is giving way to oversupply.
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ArticleCue growers celebrate Cucumber Week
The Cucumber Growers’ Association (CGA) completed its first ever Cucumber Week earlier this month.
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MMG Citrus extends Aussie Navels
MMG Citrus is extending the season for its easy-peel Australian Navel as fruit arrives in the UK a month earlier than last year.
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HACCP gets Campden BRI treatment
As companies have become more familiar with HACCP, the emphasis has shifted from establishing a HACCP system to HACCP standards for auditing and verification.
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Two MBMG sites to cease trading
MBM Produce has gone into administration and its Bicker and Holbeach sites will cease trading on July 31.
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ArticleChilean avos on the up
Chilean avocado growers are hoping to have increased volumes this year as their season gets underway.