All Production & Trade articles – Page 1535
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ArticleSomerfield smokin' on gras
Somerfield is claiming to be the first retailer home in the race to get British-grown asparagus onto shelves.
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ArticleCitrus growers face drought
Cirus growers in the Corrientes area of Argentina are seeking state help to try and alleviate the problems caused by drought in the region.
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ArticleStrawberry flow disrupted
Inclement weather has again interrupted the flow of strawberries from the Spanish producing region of Huelva as growers group together to try and boost prices.
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ArticleJuicy Spanish oranges get new ad campaign
Foods from Spain has launched an advertising campaign to promote Spanish oranges in the UK.
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ArticleFTA: driver shortage reducing
The troublesome shortage of lorry drivers in the UK is lessening, the Freight Transport Association (FTA) has confirmed.
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ArticleAussies could lift apple ban next year
Australia's 85-year ban on New Zealand apple imports could be lifted by this time next year, according to Pipfruit New Zealand chairman Ian Palmer.
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Angry NZ growers give Australians notice
New Zealand growers are putting the Australian government on notice.
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ArticleMBM delivers taste message
Preparing a great-tasting potato is easy once you get the right dry matter, storage and variety.
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ArticleSpanish stonefruit unity
Spanish stone-fruit growers are coming together on May 19 this year to celebrate their first national congress to address problems faced by the sector.
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Aussies eye Chinese citrus challenge
Australian Horticultural Exporters Association (AHEA) has released a strategy document regarding the proposed marketing strategy for Australian citrus to China.
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ArticleEarly start for NZ kiwifruit
New Zealand kiwifruit is set to begin next week, ahead of last season’s start, while volumes are forecast to be slightly below 2005 levels.
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NMW increase adds pressure to costs
Further costs are heaped on the industry with this week’s announcement from the department of trade and industry of a six per cent hike in the minimum wage in October.
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ArticleLeafy salads in new campaign
The British Leafy Salads Association is building on the success of last year’s bagged salad PR campaign with a 5 A DAY promotional boost.
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Early French leeks looks sleek
Propsects appear to be positive for France’s early leek season.
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ArticleCameo in global link-up
Cameo apple stakeholders have got together to form a world-wide group.
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Citrus left on Almeria trees
Grower groups in Almería in south-eastern Spain are warning that citrus producers are suffering from a weak market and are leaving tonnes of fruit on trees.
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ArticleBHTA throws open its doors
The British Herb Trade Association (BHTA) is inviting membership from other sectors
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ArticleReady Steady Cook goes mushrooming
Patrick Hearne, part owner of Capel Mushrooms in Suffolk, competes against his picker Sue Pugh in BBC2's Ready Steady Cook.
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Larry rips through Aussie bananas
Australia’s banana industry was devastated yesterday by a cyclone that reached nearly 300Km/h.
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ArticleOFT offers no hope to suppliers
Suppliers in the fresh produce sector have little to gain from any competition investigation into the UK retail market.