News unserer Kollegen aus London – Page 3096
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ArticleNew pest worry for California
The first discovery of the European grapevine moth has been made in the US state, prompting the formation of a technical working group
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ArticleDecofrut launches quality control innovation
The group has launched a new system to help UK fresh produce companies organise and coordinate quality control processes
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Irish farming goes GM-free
Ireland last week adopted a genetically modified (GM) free policy with a ban on the cultivation of all GM plants.
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Sterling's weakness hits Murcia's growers
The weakness of sterling has had a major impact on Spanish grower-exporters in the region of Murcia this past season.
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ArticleCosta Rica bananas target Middle East
The country’s banana suppliers see clear opportunities to tap into Middle Eastern demand for high-quality and healthy products
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Washington faces frost fears
Damage to the Washington apple crop caused by a cold snap earlier this month should not be as significant as first feared.
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ArticleSatsuma suppliers struggling
There is a drastic shortage of Spanish satsumas for UK supermarket buyers this season due to weather issues and sizing problems.
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ArticlePhilippine bananas set for Saudi investment
Saudi Arabian investors are planning to pump US$300m into a 10,000ha Philippine banana plantation
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ArticlePersimmons attractive in Himachal Pradesh
Persimmons are providing an attractive alternative to apple and cherry production in India’s Himachal Pradesh
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Stobart reports strong second half
Haulage company Eddie Stobart has reported strong second half results as it looks to capitalise on several new contracts and an improvement on its Spanish fresh produce offer.
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ArticleMacfrut benefits from autumn date
Macfrut organisier Cesena Fiera has dubbed the show’s move to an autumn date a success after welcoming 700 exhibitors and 21,500 visitors to the October 7-9 event in Cesena, Italy.
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India close to GM move
A genetically modified aubergine has been approved for growth in India as the country carefully considers a move into large-scale cultivation of genetically modified food crops.
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ArticleTesco buyer offers insight
Sandy Norman of Tesco gave delegates at last week’s Eurofruit Congress Southern Hemisphere an insight into the group’s new fresh produce sourcing strategy, which is centred around a network of regional technical hubs responsible for sourcing volumes, some of it direct, for the company’s entire global operations.
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VOG scoops Macfrut gong
The VOG Association scooped the Grappolo d’Oro (Golden Grape Cluster) for export for its dedication to Italy’s fruit and vegetable sector at Macfrut, which was this year declared a success.
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ArticleSecretts tasked with green research
One of the South East’s leading restaurant suppliers has been given the task of finding a greener way to transport fruit and vegetables to London.
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ArticleAzura reveals tomato increase
Franco-Moroccan tomato supplier Azura has released its forecast for the upcoming season from Morocco.
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ArticleAvocado Week first for UK
The UK’s first Avocado Week kicked off on Monday, as the Chilean Hass Avocado Association (CHAA) held its fifth annual Avocado Brotherhood lunch in London.
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Northern hemisphere sees citrus rise
Citrus production in northern hemisphere countries is set to see a small rise, despite a 20 per cent decrease in Spanish production.
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ArticleDole accused of denying worker rights
Study claims that although some progress has been made, the US corporation needs to do more to address concerns over workers’ rights
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S&A gains Brierly approval
The Planning Committee of Herefordshire Council has approved S&A’s planning applications for polytunnels, seasonal workers' accommodation and associated facilities at its Brierley site.