All Production & Trade articles – Page 1362
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ArticleSupply debate reaches parliament
The supply debate hit the House of Commons as an MP urged Gordon Brown to act now to defend the interests of thousands of farmers and grocers who supply the larger supermarkets.
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UGPBAN unveils new logo
With the unveiling of a new logo and strategy, the banana group has put the ghost of Hurricane Dean firmly behind it
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Obama calls for complete FDA review
US President is keen to prevent future lapses in food safety following the country's latest salmonella outbreak linked to peanut products
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ArticleRail freight on track for dominance
Rail freight is set to be brought to the fore after a huge £28.5 billion investment boost over the next five years following a financial settlement between the Office of Rail Regulation (ORR) and Network Rail.
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Mixed bag for Flandria auctions
Bad weather and high volumes adversely affected vegetable prices in Belgium in 2008, but brand recognition is on the rise
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ArticleChile exports to China rise
Exports of Chilean fruit to China grew 68 per cent in 2008 over the previous year
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ArticleDel Monte signs deal with Rise n’ Shine
Fresh Del Monte Produce has signed a long-term banana production and purchase agreement with India’s Rise n’ Shine Biotech
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ArticleWaitrose to expand online sales
Waitrose is shaping up to greatly expand its online grocery business outside London after cooling the fires on a row with Ocado.
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French importers receive boost
The French food and drink industry has announced a dedicated one-stop industry website to directly support UK importers.
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ArticleFresca sets out Thanet plans
Fresh produce supplier Fresca has announced bold plans for the coming year, with the first product to emerge from the Thanet Earth project set to hit shelves soon and a focus on UK product promised.
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Wholesalers face highest prices
Wholesale prices are at a 25-year high, with weather conditions and a fluctuating euro at the heart of the issue, according to traders.
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ArticleFrench logistics prosper
French logistics experts Norbert Dentressangle Group has beaten the credit crunch and announced huge revenue increase despite fourth quarter drop-off.
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ArticleUK fruit consumption up
UK consumption of fruit appears to be on the increase, according to new European figures just out - but consumers are still falling short of their recommended 5 A DAY.
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Punjab kinnow profits rise
Kinnow growers in the Indian state of Punjab are celebrating an income jump of 50 per cent this season
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ArticleLatin American banana deal in the pipeline
Costa Rican officials are anticipating that a new EU banana deal will be in place by February
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New NVZ regs start to bite
Agronomists are warning that new regulations on Nitrate Vulnerable Zones (NVZs) that came into force on January 1, and the pressures of record highs in fertiliser prices, mean the controlled application of nutrients to field veg crops is more important than ever.
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Fairtrade fights back
The Fairtrade fruit industry has hit back at claims customers will be trading down and away from ethical shopping during the recession, with positive sales and a new board at AgroFair.
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Snow hinders produce trade
Heavy snowfall and freezing temperatures earlier this week caused disruption to fresh produce production and transport in the UK.
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ArticleTNS figures reflect low-value shopping
The latest TNS Worldpanel grocery market share figures show that trading-down continues to influence the market, with Waitrose struggling to tread water and Tesco experiencing growth in their value sector in favour of Finest products.
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ArticleAustralian labour scheme set to begin
The Australian seasonal worker scheme will see its first Pacific Island workers by the month's end