All Production & Trade articles – Page 1581
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ArticleFresh launch for Anona
A fresh produce company is aiming at the high-end catering sector with the launch of an innovative range of prepared produce.
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New licensing still leaves labour vulnerable to exploitation
The new licensing system for gangmasters and agencies will leave thousands of temporary and migrant workers vulnerable to exploitation a union has claimed.
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Florida bans South African clems
The US state of Florida has temporarily halted the import and sale of South African clementines following the discovery of moth larvae.
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Fyffes puts in strong performance
Favourable market conditions have led to a strong performance in Europe for banana giant Fyffes, which is now predicting it will top market expectations.
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Have you got telly potential?
ITV is looking for fresh produce companies that trade with the Caribbean to participate in a series of cookery and culture daytime TV slots.
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ArticlePeruvian gras sendings grow
The latest figures from the US department of agriculture indicate that Peru expects to harvest increasing volumes of asparagus.
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NZ drought risk
New Zealand’s National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research has found that climate change is increasing the risk of drought in key growing areas.
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ArticleKenya seeks trade-not-aid
Kenya's booming flower business is proof trade, not aid, will help Africa out of poverty, said HE Joseph Muchemi, Kenya’s High Commissioner.
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ArticleRed Tractor revs up for the Royal
The new Red Tractor consumer campaign will be launched at the Royal Show next weekend under the banner: "See the Red Tractor, and know what you're eating."
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Apricots drive Armenian production
Armenia’s fruit crop will be significantly bigger this year, due to unusually favorable weather conditions, according to the country’s agriculture ministry.
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Isolated blight outbreaks on the increase
A swing towards warmer, humid weather has increased the risk of potato blight infection in some regions, according to the British Potato Council (BPC). Several new outbreaks across Great Britain have been reported since June 13.
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Growers affected by tyre fire
Fruit growers in the Northamptonshire area are being advised to wash or destroy smoke-affected produce following a major fire.
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Thai troops to guard growers
Thai Troops could be asked to provide security to fruit growers in the three southernmost provinces of Thailand during the harvest season for longong.
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ArticleWTO ruling clears way for Kiwis
New Zealand top-fruit growers believe a decision by the World Trade Organisation, (WTO) to grant US apples access to the Japanese market strengthens their own case for opening up the Australian market to NZ apples and pears.
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ArticlePesticide use gains praise
The UK’s professional use of pesticides in crop production has been praised by an independent study.
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ArticleEurope gets stone-fruit revision
European stone-fruit forecaster Europech' has released updated forecasts for stone-fruit crops that reveal some significant changes.
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ArticleScots launch branded berry
Angus Soft Fruits has brought a group of Scottish family-run fruit growers together to launch the first branded strawberry.
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ArticleMBM's brand for potato lovers
Potato supplier MBM Produce has launched a new Potato Lovers brand.
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FoE comes down hard on Tesco
Environmental pressure group Friends of the Earth is launching a scathing attack on UK supermarkets today targeting Tesco in particular with its pamphlet The Tesco Takeover.
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Good vibrations at national roadshow
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and manufacturers' organisation EEF - will jointly be running a series of noise and vibration roadshows across the UK in September and October 2005.