All articles by Kathy Miller – Page 12
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Southern hemisphere crop swells
The latest forecasts from the US department of agriculture and local sources suggest a bigger overall apple crop from the southern hemisphere in 2001.
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ArticleGolden aims for early start
South African Golden Delicious is due to start arriving in the UK in a week's time.
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Bramley hopes for just desserts
Ian Mitchell, chairman of the Bramley Campaign Group (pictured) has launched an offensive against retailers who have been promoting dessert apples for cooking.
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Seeds of change
UK authorities are looking into how seed marketing directives are put into practice in England.
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Chile fruit industry warms to workers rights
Workers in Chile will welcome a new deal on employment rights agreed by industry bosses and their government.
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Vietnam makes export commitment
Government officials in the Vietnam have big plans for fresh produce exports.
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FPC pesticide concern
The Fresh Produce Consortium is addressing the issue of changes in pesticide regulations and their possible impact on the trade.
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Euro is UK's way to go
Growers have much to gain from the UK's adoption of the single European currency, the euro.
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Growers urged to go with their feelings
There is no immediate danger to horticulture businesses from the foot-and-mouth disease crisis, but caution is urged.
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Zespri issues first share offer to growers
A capital-raising exercise from the NZ kiwi marketer hopes to assure the future for its growers.
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Jovo Trade UK goes nation-wide
A new joint venture between Nationwide Produce plc and JOVO Trade BV, has been announced. Pictured at the launch are: (l to r) Ian Thornhill, JOVO Trade UK, John Voogd, JOVO Trade BV and Patrick O'Malley Nationwide Produce plc.
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Chile berry growth
A major Chilean specialist berry exporter has seen spiralling growth in sendings which have boosted its overall business.
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NZ sees fruit export revenue grow
Horticulture exports are making up an important share of New Zealand's overall food and fibre trade with fruit taking the lions share.
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Potatoes under pressure
Thousands of hectares of UK potatoes are likely to be unsuitable for either the fresh or processing markets.
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Apples in healthy-heart find
Researchers in the US have discovered a link between apple consumption and healthy arteries.
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Chile bridges GAP
The long-awaited Chilean good agricultural practices (GAP) programme for fruit production came into effect on February 15.
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Chep declares pallet amnesty
A major pallet pooling service is calling a pallet amnesty to help recover some of its pallets used by the fresh produce industry which have escaped the company's control.
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No carnival for Brazilian apple
The Brazilian apple crop is expected to slide in volume terms this season.
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Quin and Leather go back to school
The next stage in the rollout of the free fruit for schools programme will see the ministry of agriculture and the Food Standards Agency go back to school.
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Importers have a ball
Some of the fruit industry's major names attended the 55th annual dinner and dance of the fruit importers division of the Fresh Produce Consortium, which took place at the Savoy Hotel on February 17.