All Production & Trade articles – Page 1569
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ArticleTomato legend Spencer dies, aged 92
A legendary figure in the British tomato industry from the 1950s to the 1970s, Scott Spencer, died peacefully at his home in Hawkwell, Essex on May 17, at the age of 92.
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Employees tackle literacy Hedon
The Hedon Salads group has helped more than 50 of its employees to brush up on literacy and language skills.
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AWB agreement restructures grading
Representatives of agricultural employers and employees have reached an agreement to boost training and skills amongst agricultural workers.
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Netherlands most vulnerable to weather problems
New ABN AMRO weather risk study shows industry in Netherlands and Denmark most vulnerable to adverse weather.
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ArticleSpanish exports slide
Exports from Spain have dipped in volume terms and values are not enough to compensate across many lines.
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ArticleWhite grape hope
Early Sweet™ grapes are set to make a big volume breakthrough in the UK market this year.
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Advanced slug killer targeted and deadly
A highly targeted new slug pellet combining excellent efficacy with low toxicity to all organisms other than slugs and snails has been launched by Certis.
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Watermelons set for better year
Spanish growers are hopeful of a better season in 2005 given reduced volume and encouraging weather forecasts.
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ArticleChina signs up to GAP
China has become the latest country to sign an agreement with EurepGAP to develop its own ChinaGAP.
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Fairtrade pineapple arrival
Compagnie Fruitiere (UK) Ltd will receive its first Fairtrade pineapples from Ghana this weekend in collaboration with JP Fruit Distributors Ltd.
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Methyl bromide almost history
The eradication of the use of methyl bromide from the UK soft-fruit industry is almost complete.
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Cartel claims "out of the blue"
The EU cartel-busting investigation into the banana and pineapple markets in the EU have taken the industry by surprise.
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Leafy salads face continuity challenge
Leafy salads in the UK are running about a week behind schedule following night-time frosts and cool weather well into May.
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ArticleWaitrose gives SA boost
South African citrus farm workers are set to benefit with the launch of what Waitrose claims is a groundbreaking new scheme.
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Scottish potato plan
A major new development between breeder, grower-packer and retailer will see new, specially adapted potatoes grown in Scotland on an exclusive basis.
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Get your essential transport supplies
FTA publishes one-stop shop full of essential transport supplies, from tacho charts and accessories to cab items, and from workshop stationary to hazardous goods material.
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ArticlePhenomenal asparagus demand
Growers have described demand for this season’s British asparagus as “phenomenal”.
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Moth could close Taiwan borders to Japan
Taiwan is expected to announce fruit import restrictions soon after finding a peach fruit moth in a shipment of Japanese apples.
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Zeraim invests in biotech company
Seed breeder Zeraim Gedera has invested $150,000 in biotech company Evogene, as it aims to develop non-transgenic new hybrid varieties of vegetables, notably tomatoes, cucumbers, capsicums and melons.
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ArticleRight varieties are key - Enzo
Syngenta's Massimo Enzo suggested that the growers who select the right varieties through a deep understanding of consumer requirements will win in the end.