All Production & Trade articles – Page 1643
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Article5-a-day message strengthened by DoH
The department of health and leading food manufacturers and retailers have launched a handy-hints guide to strengthen recognition of the 5-a-day message across the UK.
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ArticleOil price rises threaten efficiency
Logistics costs are set to soar as violence in the Middle East sends oil prices to near record levels.
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New name for industry Stalwart
Stalwart is the new name for Nico Soap, the nicotine-based product used for controlling aphids in vegetables, brassicas, fruit and salads.
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Wealmoor takes 'FPJ' Importer of the Year title
Wealmoor took the title of ‘FPJ’ Importer of the Year at the Re:Fresh awards.
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Eurozone recovery gains momentum
The eurozone showed signs of economic recovery with the manufacturing index for April rising above economist’s
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ArticleFyffes buys Swedish fresh produce distributor
Fyffes has announced it will buy the Everfresh group of companies, the Swedish distributor of fresh produce.
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ArticlePort of London reports a good year for 2003
The Port of London Authority (PLA) has reported stability in traded volumes for 2003 and a turnaround in operating revenue to a £433,000 surplus from a 2002 deficit of £89,000.
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ArticleEU expansion will boost UK businesses says DTI
Higher productivity and economic growth will be the benefits to all 25 countries in the European Union according to a report published by trade and industry secretary, Patricia Hewitt.
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FFB report highlights benefits of EU accession
British food and drink exporters are targeting central Europe in a bid to capitalise on Europe’s previously unseen yet highly developed retail markets, according to Food from Britain.
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ArticleSurface Specialties expands range
Surface Specialties UCB has expanded its range of films for fresh produce.
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ArticleEuropech' reveals stone-fruit recovery
Stone fruit crops across most of Europe have recovered from last year's frost struck season.
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ArticleBelgian loose tomato production to rise
There will be a major shift in the segmentation of Flandria tomatoes this season according to Dominiek Keersebilck, product manager of fruit and vegetables of the Flanders agricultural marketing board, Vlam.
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ArticleSygenta trial neck rot solution for onion growers
Researchers at the agribusiness company Sygenta have identified the amistar fungicide to help onion growers with the control of neck rot disease.
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ArticleFarmers trial new Maxicast granule applicator
The new design nemathorin Maxicast applicator from Techneat engineering is being trialed this season by three eastern county potato growers.
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ArticleGerman firms team up
ONE OF Germany's best known top-fruit marketing groups, Elbe-Obst has linked with its country's largest potted herb grower, Gartenbauzentrale eG and vegetable grower/packer Hansen in two separate moves
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ArticleSun World apricots target UK
Sun World International hopes to target the UK market with the launch of a clutch of new apricot varieties.
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ArticleChile hits onion high
Chile experienced a 10-year record in onion exports during January and February this year with volumes reaching 15,000 tonnes and values topping $6 million with the UK market playing a major role in the product's success.
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ArticleNew season Israeli melons hit UK
New season Israeli melons from Agrexco have arrived in the UK.
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ArticleBelgian co-op looks to increase strawberry volumes
Belgian co-operative Veiling Hoogstraten hopes to increase its volumes of strawberries produced this season by 1,500 tonnes.
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ArticleClement Bros begin asparagus commercial cuts
The Clement Brothers' asparagus business, based at Tuddenham, near Ipswich, started full commercial cuts of asparagus on April 15.