News unserer Kollegen aus London – Page 2721
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ArticleCalls for mandatory GAP on Thai exports
The Thai Chamber of Commerce wants the agriculture ministry to make Good Agricultural Practices compulsory for farmers as a solution to export market compliance issues
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ArticleNew general manager at The Greenery
William Ison takes on role in support of Dutch marketer's recently appointed North America managing director Kevin Doran
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ArticleLincolnshire grower in £1.4m expansion
Specialist herb grower Lincolnshire Herbs has begun building work on a major new mechanised packhouse thanks to a Rural Development Programme for England (RDPE) grant of £400,000.
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ArticleAndy's got the Chip Factor
X Factor runner up Andy Abraham is set to be the face of National Chip Week and an online singing competition dubbed the “Chip Factor”.
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ArticleGlobal top-fruit alliance unveiled
A global alliance of top-fruit producers has been formed to help pinpoint those varieties of the future which have the best chance of commercial success.
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ArticleGreen Giant strides into UK produce
A classic brand is to stride into fresh produce with the aim of making its rivals green with envy.
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ArticleKorea increases imports
A Korean government ministry has increased the importation of some essential items to try and stabilise rising food costs
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ArticlePakistani kinnow exhibition attracts interest
Pakistan’s second kinnow mandarin exhibition in Amsterdam has attracted interest from the Dutch produce industry
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ArticleThumbs up for standards harmonisation
The first Global Harmonisation of Fresh Produce Standards at Fruit Logistica 2011 has received positive feedback from the industry
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ArticleBeyond the fruit aisle
Havelock North’s diminutive Rockit apple variety is planning to break the boundaries of the fruit aisle
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ArticleBig movement on NZ trade deals
Fruitnet.com spoke to Murray Denyer of New Zealand law firm Cooney Lees Morgan about the country’s recent trade negotiations
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ArticleJerusalem artichokes sales rise
French exporter Prince de Bretagne’s Heritage range of Jerusalem artichokes has been selling well in London wholesale markets and is tipped to be the next big niche product on the fresh produce scene.
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Packaging firm restructures debt
The Nicholl Group has completed the final phase of its debt restructuring strategy with the reduction of its bank debt of more than £20 million to £1.2m, which is scheduled to be repaid over the next three years.
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Retailer given produce fine
A Chichester-based fresh produce retailer has been fined £12,000 after displaying and offering for sale fresh fruit and vegetables that did not comply with the European Community standards for labelling.
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Article‘Non browning’ GM apple arrives
Approval for two non-browning GM apples is being sought in Canada.
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ArticleChilean Hass avocados take a hit
The Chilean Hass avocado industry has taken a dramatic hit. Serious droughts in the country’s main producing region have brought the crop’s forecast yield for the 2011-12 season way below recent averages.
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Spanish want plant health in Morocco deal
Spanish growers and exporters are calling for the inclusion of plant health controls in the EU’s association agreement with Morocco.
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Hydroponics offer leafy salad option
Hydroponic leafy salad production could be the answer to increasing UK salad production in the future, according to Dutch seed breeder Enza Zaden.
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ArticleSouthern hemisphere apple figures unveiled
Southern hemisphere apple exports are forecast to increase this season despite a smaller crop overall.
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Hortyfruta hits back at media report
Spanish association attacks “biased” and “sensational” newspaper report on “modern-day slavery” in Almeria’s greenhouses