All articles by Laura Gould – Page 15
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ArticleNZ minister tackles challenges head on
New Zealand can play a key role in addressing global food security issues, according to the Hon David Carter, the New Zealand minister for agriculture, biosecurity & forestry.
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US grape industry tightens UK focus
The California Table Grape Commission is set to ramp up its UK focus as it works to boost consumption of the state’s 2009 table grape crop and prolong its marketing campaign.
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ArticleUK has "key role" in food security
The UK may have a key role in providing food for export across the globe in the coming decades, but horticulture is unlikely to play a significant part in this, according to the National Farmers’ Union (NFU).
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ArticleValencians seek avo option
Avocado production in Spain has enjoyed a strong season in 2009, leading growers in the region of Valencia to consider diversification into the crop.
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Co-op Farms scoops innovation gong
The Co-operative Farms has won the Innovation in Co-operative Business Award for its “Grown by Us” range.
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Capespan running tight ship
South African exporter Capespan Exports is improving value in the chain by increasing on-farm container loading this season.
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ArticleFrench apricot volumes soaring
The French summer fruit season could be a remarkable one after reports that apricot volumes are rocketing and presence on the UK market is increasing.
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Window Food scheme unveiled
Amid high food prices and concern about sustainable food, a new National Trust initiative launches today, challenging urbanites to transform their windowsills into beautiful vegetable gardens.
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Grapes offer diabetes hope
A breakthrough study using grapes could prove to be a major step in tackling diabetes and weight issues.
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ArticleTerry Watts steps down from Keelings
Terry Watts stood down as managing director of Keelings (UK) Ltd at the end of June.
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NFU urges on ombudsman
The National Farmers' Union (NFU) is calling on supermarkets to sign up to an independent ombudsman for the retail market while they still have the chance.
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HortNZ presidents re-elected
Andrew Fenton and Brian Gargiulo have been re-elected to the board of Horticulture New Zealand, the organisation that represents the country’s 7,000 commercial fruit, vegetable, berryfruit and olive growers.
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ArticleThanet Earth on The One Show
Thanet Earth, the large-scale Kent salad glasshouse venture, featured on BBC 1’s The One Show last night.
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ArticleSir Stuart wins M&S vote
Sir Stuart Rose won a key vote at Marks & Spencer’s AGM this week - but the chief executive failed to quell rising opposition against his executive chairman role.
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Trade prepares for Asia Fruit Logistica
Trade exhibitors and visitors from Asia and the rest of the world are gearing up for Asia’s only trade exhibition for the international fresh fruit and vegetable business, taking place in Hong Kong at the beginning of September.
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ArticleSodexo motors on with Red Tractor
Sodexo, a leading food and facilities management services provider, has been awarded Red Tractor certification across multiple sites, demonstrating its widespread commitment to supplying customers with quality produce sourced from British farms.
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ArticleNew addition to Rijk Zwaan directors
Marco van Leeuwen has today officially joined the board of directors of vegetable breeding company Rijk Zwaan in De Lier.
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Jack Cross, 97, dies
Jack Cross, one of the fresh produce industry’s most renowned characters, died at the age of 97 on June 21.
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HortNZ backs Zespri marketing model
Trade body Horticulture New Zealand has welcomed an announcement from the minister of agriculture putting to rest any suggestion that the single-desk marketing model used by the kiwifruit industry is under threat.