All Production & Trade articles – Page 1353
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ArticleChilean avos in for the long haul
An expected lack of demand for Chilean avocados in the UK could overshadow the start of the season, despite recent media coverage on the fruit’s health benefits.
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ArticleA Scarlotta loving for Sun World grape
Sun World International has reported a promising season for its exclusive Scarlotta grapes, in their first year of large-scale commercial production.
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ArticleIll-informed Brits building waste mountain
Brits are wasting vast volumes of fresh produce because they lack knowledge and confidence regarding correct storage and what to do with produce past its best, an Eat in Colour (EiC) consumer survey has revealed.
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Report: Australia’s future is high-end
Australia’s horticultural future lies as a high-end supplier, says a new report from Rabobank
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ArticleFoley drinks to Marston's pedigree
Aldi's UK managing director Paul Foley handed an award to Berry Gardens md Nick Marston last week, and gave some views on the secret to his own company's success.
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ArticleKing: British bias is simplistic
Justin King has risked the wrath of the foodie community by refusing to categorically back British food during a presentation to students and food industry leaders at the Royal Agricultural College in Cirencester, Gloucestershire.
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ArticleMiss Ireland gives Rooster a boost
Sam Dennigan & Co has teamed up with Agri Aware and Miss Ireland Sinead Noonan to boost the profile of Irish potatoes, with a Meet the Spuds! potato-growing challenge and spin-off packaging.
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ArticleDuPont unveils insecticides at Interpoma
Two new products have been launched to aid farmers in the battle against potentially devastating pests
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ArticleReal food to conquer the crunch
Consumer drive for provenance and high quality does not have to be affected by the credit crunch, according to Philip Lowery, director of the Real Food Festival at a gathering at the House of Lords to celebrate the show on Friday.
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ArticleUS receives larger Brazilan mango share
Despite a dip in mid-October, Brazil’s mango shipments to the US rose substantially at the end of last month over the previous season
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ArticleArgentina expands US-bound berry crop
Volumes of blueberries exported so far this season have risen by 42 per cent, pushing down prices Stateside
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ArticleMealybugs attack bananas in Philippines
Growers are on high alert after the potentially devastating pest was found in seven towns
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ArticleFreshfel airs pesticide package concerns
The association has given its verdict on the outcome of second reading amendments made by the European Parliament to the proposed EU pesticide package
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NZ growers get their choppers out
New Zealand growers are preparing to battle frosts in all the major orchard and vineyard regions with low-flying helicopters.
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Spanish downpours disrupt crops
Rainfall throughout most of October in eastern and south-eastern Spain has seriously hindered the citrus harvest and brought mixed fortunes to other crops.
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EU and Switzerland launch talks
The EU and Switzerland have begun discussions to lift the last remaining trade barriers for agro-food products
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Importers swim against tide
Sliding seafreight rates and weak sterling are complicating the picture for UK importers.
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ArticleEuropean debates reaching climax
British retailers and the trade were lobbying hard at a national and European Union level this week as changes to marketing standards and pesticide regulation loom.
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ArticleFreshfel concerned after EU pesticide amendments
Europe’s fresh produce trade body Freshfel says a number of major concerns remain after the European Parliament Environment Committee (EPEC) adopted its second reading amendments to the proposed EU pesticide package.
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ArticleBoris hopes for Capital Growth
Mayor Boris Johnson launches scheme to boost locally grown food in London.