All Production & Trade articles – Page 1644
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ArticleBelgian top fruit looking good
Expectations for the Belgian top fruit sector are mixed according to latest forecasts with apples only slightly up and pears soaring ahead.
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ArticleMushroom shelf life under the microscope
Scientific tests are being investigated to determine the shelf life of Belgian mushrooms.
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South African fruit giant invests to expand
South African fruit grower, packer and exporter Ceres Fruit Growers (CFG) has invested R8m (£663,000) in new infrastructure.
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ArticleFTA cuts out the risks
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has launched a new guide to help businesses manage the risks of driving while at work.
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ArticlePIP’s first steps in Zimbabwe
The ColeACP-run Pesticides Initiative Programme has made its first breakthrough in Zimbabwe, which is still ranked in the top 10 ACP exporters list.
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Whopping mango from Tesco
Tesco are looking to break the scales with the launch of a giant mango.
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ArticlePeas splattered by rains
The weather has caused havoc for the pea season with growers reporting significantly lower yields.
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ArticleOrange shortage hits juicers
Tropicana is discontinuing its 100 per cent Sanguinello juice due to a poor crop of the Sicilian blood oranges.
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ArticlePesticide training sessions in full swing
African and Caribbean producers have been feeling the benefit of the Pesticides Initiative Programme throughout the summer.
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ArticlePotato lifting delayed by downpour
Early potato liftings have been disrupted by the dreadful weather of the last fortnight, said the British Potato Council.
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ArticleIceberg crashes as heavens open
Iceberg growers are under pressure, with the bad weather causing harvesting difficulties and quality issues.
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Way smoothed for Sainsbury's mangoes
Smooth mangoes are emerging as the way forward for Sainsbury’s, as the retailer looks for new ways to drive growth in the category.
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ArticleCox call for supermarket flexibility
English Cox growers are calling on supermarkets to be flexible on sizing and russet this season.
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ArticleUS apple volumes up by nine per cent
US apple production is forecast at 223 million boxes in 2004-5, nine per cent up year-on-year but 4.5m boxes below the five-year average.
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ArticleEnza blast for New Zealand industry
A leading marketer has hit out at the New Zealand apple industry following a season of poor returns.
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ArticleIndustry begins to feel oil squeeze
Spiralling oil prices are starting to bite into the fresh produce sector with margins beginning to feel the squeeze.
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ArticleCobnuts looking for new outlets
Kentish cobnut growers are desperately seeking new outlets for this year’s crop, to secure a long-term future for the UK’s leading traditional fresh nut.
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Supermarkets failing producers
Supermarkets are failing to pass on profits to producers, a report released by the Liberal Democrats revealed yesterday.
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Indian truckers strike
UK supplies unlikely to be affected by the ongoing truckers strike in India.