All Production & Trade articles – Page 1602
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ArticleLocal sourcing platform for school meal boom
The increased use of locally-sourced fresh produce is slashing school meal bills, said one Sunday newspaper.
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ArticlePM delivers food and farming message
Prime Minister Tony Blair penned a letter for delegates at the Curry Commission - two years on event
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Transfrigoroute congratules members efforts
Wincanton has produced an online safety manual for employees and an online risk assessment pilot, it was revealed at a Transfrigoroute meeting.
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Hedon is tickled by Blass
Blass has announced that Hedon Salads has gone live with the Blass PR2 windows business solution.
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ArticleCurry up before it's too late
Chairman of Defra's Sustainable Farming and Food Implementation Group Sir Don Curry is concerned that moves forward are not coming quickly enough to cope with the dynamism of the marketplace.
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ArticleArgentinean pear crop drops
Pear production in Argentina is likely to fall this sesaon although export levels should be maintained.
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ArticleSouth Africa makes late debut
Pears and apples from South Africa are facing keen demand in the UK despite a late start.
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Exel chief calls for government honesty
Exel chief executive says government must be honest about transport infrastructure and fund what is needed.
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Brown rot rears ugly head in Lancs
A Lancashire farmer has destroyed an entire consignment after the discovery of brown rot in seeds imported from the Netherlands
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ArticleChilean citrus link up
The Chilean Fresh Fruit Association has signed a co-operation agreement with the national citrus growers association (ACC).
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Yorkshire to get regional brand
Growers and suppliers of Yorkshire products will soon be able to benefit from a new regional identify for their produce.
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ArticleChip Week receives celebrity support
The British Potato Council used Nell McAndrew (pictured) to launch Chip Week on Monday.
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ArticleBeacon takes slice of fennel market
Beacon Foods is adding a new fennel product to its fresh produce range.
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Meet with top Argentine organics producers
The Argentinian Embassy in London and the British-Argentine Chamber of Commerce are organising a round table on February 24, to promote certified organic products from Argentina.
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Californian confidence in cherry outlook
The Californian cherry industry is coming off a record production year and expecting to maintain its strong performance in all export markets, including the UK, this season.
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ArticleGrowers must exploit veg advantage
The links between flavour and the nutritional benefits of vegetables need to be explored and exploited by UK growers.
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ArticleSaskatoon berries arrive in UK
Saskatoon berries have been brought to the UK for the first time by JO Sims.
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ArticleFTA London Congestion Charge survey reveals no benefits
The Freight Transport Association London Congestion Charge survey reveals that its members, good vehicle operators, have seen no benefits and big problems from the congestion charge.
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Waitrose hosts banana reception
Waitrose hosted a VIP reception this week when Prime Ministers from three Caribbean Islands visited a store to see how bananas from their islands end their journey on Waitrose shelves.
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Sri Lanka seeks trading partners for jackfruit and king coconuts
Jackfruit grows exceptionally well in Sri Lanka and in certain parts of India and exporters were looking for European customers in Berlin last week.