All Production & Trade articles – Page 1051
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DEFRA dismisses neonicotinoids threat
DEFRA has insisted that neonicotinoids pose a 'low risk' towards the health of bees after completing its assessment into the controversial insecticides.
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EC expects neonicotinoid suspension by July
The proposed suspension of three neonicotinoids is expected to come to fruition by July, according to the European Commision, despite environmental ministers failing to reach a majority vote on the insecticides’ future last week.
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Sainsbury's posts strong Q4 update
Sainsbury’s has posted strong sales growth for the fourth quarter as it issued its trading statement for the 10 weeks to 16 March 2013.
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Tesco suspends Soil & Seed venture
Tesco has suspended its organic box service Soil & Seed despite describing the service as producing “a well-received 12-week trial”.
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Poskitt elected acting NFU chair
The National Farmers’ Union has announced that Guy Poskitt will become acting chairman of the NFU Horticulture & Potatoes Board from next month as Sarah Dawson takes time off to have her baby.
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Spanish strawberry prices climb
Prices for Spanish strawberries have been strengthening after a period of inclement weather caused delays in harvesting.
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California Prune Board demonstrates versatility
The California Prune Board is to showcase at IFE a new cheese from Marks and Spencer that contains its quality fruit.
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O'Malley calls for debate on Potato Council
Nationwide Produce’s managing director Tim O’Malley has called for a debate over the future direction of the Potato Council, arguing there needs to be much more of a focus on R&D.
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Jersey Royals arrive three weeks early
The earliest ever supply of Jersey Royal potatoes reached the UK mainland on 1 March going into selected Marks & Spencer stores.
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NFU board outlines path to a healthier industry
The NFU has pledged to fight for a “fairer balance of risk and reward and create a science and regulatory framework with horticulture at its core”.
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Agromark sale helps Produce World back to profit
Produce World has announced a return to profit after completing a process of operational improvement and quitting unprofitable business.
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Redfox and Anglia Farmers reveal partnership
Anglia Farmers and Redfox have launched a new service for fresh produce businesses at the FPJ Conference in Cambridge.
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Chilean concern as exports dip
Chilean fruit producers’ federation Fedefruta has estimated that exports so far this season are a worrying eight per cent down on the same period in 2012.
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Cold snap sweeps Spain
A cold snap accompanied by winds, rainfall and snow on higher ground last week swept across southern and eastern Spain last week
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Total Produce records earnings growth
The Total Produce group has put in a strong performance for 2012 despite Europe still being in the grip of recession.
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EC announces a delay on plans to lower DPA MRL
The European Commission has announced it will delay its decision on lowering the maximum residue level (MRL) of diphenylamine (DPA).
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Shaffe concerned over shipping rate rises
Shaffe, the Southern Hemisphere Association of Fresh Fruit Exporters, has said that it remains 'deeply concerned' after the announcement by several shipping companies to increase freight rates as of 1st January 2013.
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Nestlé boss warns industry must tackle water crisis
Nestlé chief executive Paul Bulke has painted a picture of a bleak future for global food production if farmers, suppliers and even consumers do not get a grip on water preservation.
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Onion investment pays off
A new onion palletiser at Bedfordshire Growers is giving the firm a 10 per cent efficiency uplift.
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NFU sets out new agenda for growth
The NFU horticulture and potatoes board has laid out an ambitious growth strategy to reverse the downward trend of plummeting incomes set last year.