News unserer Kollegen aus London – Page 2902
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Farmade and Muddy Boots sync systems
Software specialists Farmade Management Systems Ltd and Muddy Boots Software Ltd, have agreed to formalise a method of data transfer between their respective crop management systems, GateKeeper and CropWalker.
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Articlebpi.visqueen gears up for Fruit Focus
As the nation’s fruit industry gears up for Fruit Focus 2010, bpi.visqueen horticultural products has announced its plans for the leading one day technical event.
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ArticleTrade needs informed GM debate
There needs to be more informed debate on the potential of GM technology, the Fresh Produce Consortium’s technical group meeting heard last week.
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Organic growers demand herbicide ban
The Soil Association and the Organic Growers Alliance (OGA) are demanding a ban the sale of manure with the herbicide aminopyralid amid fears over human health.
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ArticleRussia's JFC ‘to double’ Ecuador imports
According to Ecuadorian government report, Russian importer JFC wants to increase banana volumes from Andean nation
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ArticleAsaja slams Minute Maid campaign
Valencia-based Ava Asaja questions legality of Minute Maid health claims over new orange juice drink
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ArticleNZ Prime Minister backs Zespri model
John Key underlines government's support for the existing New Zealand kiwifruit export system on visit to Zespri headquarters
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ArticleSwiss firmly against EU agreement
Fruit producers in Switzerland have reinforced their stand against an agricultural trade agreement with the EU
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ArticleWorld Cup boost for Italian fresh-cut fruit
Sales of pre-prepared, fresh convenience products set to rise notably in Italy during the four weeks of the football tournament
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ArticleExodus tipped for NZ produce growers
A New Zealand horticultural expert has tipped many growers will leave the industry if prices in the country don’t improve
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Anderson is first woman in office at the Company
Jane Anderson, the daughter of past master Michael Sykes, has become the first woman in modern times to be appointed to office
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ArticleNew season strife as battle lines drawn on potatoes
Shoppers have begun moving away from the potato category at a time when production and market conditions have set high hurdles for the supply base. That has made it one of the toughest seasons in recent years, as Anna Sbuttoni reports
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ArticleNorthern Ireland holds its own with story of provenance
Staring into the face of adversity, the fresh produce industry in Northern Ireland has had to diversify by offering added value to survive various issues such as funding cuts, competition from overseas and margin squeezes. Elizabeth O’Keefe visits the region for FPJ’s ongoing series of regional reports around the UK
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ArticleRain causes pain but suppliers are upbeat for cherry season
The weather has caused problems to growers in the key producing regions, but as Doris Lee Butterworth finds out, optimism is still high for the season
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ArticlePeruvian push for avocado advance
A boom in avocado growing across the globe has seen volumes increase worldwide and a rise in the popularity of this exotic line. To meet this, growers and suppliers are looking to boost consumption and bring the product firmly into the mainstream. Peruvian Hass avocado growers have co-ordinated a campaign to address the situation and support the product in Europe. Alex Lawson travelled to the South American country to find out more
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Heston brings a flavour of South Africa to Waitrose
Full marks to Waitrose for continuing its TV campaign, featuring new recruit Heston Blumenthal driving around South Africa,
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Red light shown to European labelling proposals
Members of the European Parliament have overwhelmingly voted against plans to introduce a compulsory system of colour-coded, 'traffic light' labelling on food packs despite pressure from consumer groups.
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ArticleFlandria unveils new campaign
Flandria has revealed its new promotional campaign, designed to make Belgian consumers actively seek out Flandria-branded fresh produce
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Few stand to gain from air tax reform
The subject of airfreight always stirs up emotion. Almost as much, in fact, as the subject of tax.Put the two together and
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Wilson's Country in Albert Bartlett deal
Northern Irish potato grower and packer Wilson’s Country has signed a deal with Albert Bartlett to pack the Rooster brand for distribution in Northern Ireland.