All Production & Trade articles – Page 628
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ArticleMelons on menu at McDonald’s
In France, McDonald’s is sourcing melons from Haut-Poitou for its summer menu, prepared and packed by Florette Food Service
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ArticleNew coir line promises soft-fruit yield boon
Botanicoir launches new substrate at Fruit Focus that it says brings numerous benefits to berry growers
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ArticleThe rise of the juneberry
Juneberries may be virtually unheard of in the UK, but this environmentally-friendly berry has big potential according to the country’s only commercial grower. Fred Searle meets Sophie Sidaway
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ArticleAnother 1m+ tonne lemon crop for Spain
The bumper crop will enable the sector to consolidate its drive into non-EU markets
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ArticleGove outlines vision for ‘green Brexit’
Major speech from Defra minister has strong focus on farm subsidies linked to environmental protection
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ArticleKiwi Atlántico expands its horizons
New markets beckon for the Spanish producer as its product range continues to grow
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ArticleAMC makes US citrus donation
Group's North American arm donates citrus and service to mark Nelson Mandela Day
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ArticleGrower moves into eggs due to Brexit labour fears
SEF is investing £5m in a new free range egg operation after ‘total disregard’ by government for crucial labour supply in veg
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ArticleSweet Blackberries set for takeoff
Berry Gardens predicts good things for the rebranded blackberry, while it's an early start for strawberries and raspberries
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ArticleCatalonia forecasts shorter apple crop
Initial estimates suggest that a slight increase in pear production will be offset by a drop in apple volume
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ArticlePotato growing area on the rise
Production area is increasing across northwest Europe, although this will not necessarily lead to higher volumes
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ArticleCould strawberries be dumped in Downing Street?
Growers consider drastic response to labour crisis in lively session at Fruit Focus
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ArticleEustice backs precision irrigation at centre opening
Defra minister cuts the ribbon at NIAB EMR research centre aimed at cutting water use and boosting grower returns
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ArticleEgypt identifies eastern targets
Egypt’s AEC highlights potential for Egyptian exports like oranges and grapes in East Asia, as well as in Australia and New Zealand
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ArticleBritish Growers call for PO scheme to continue
PO system must be retained to ensure UK producers compete on level playing field with European competitors post-Brexit, new report urges
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ArticleFlorida researchers seek production options
A new US$3m grant will fund a four-year research project to find more places to grow produce
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ArticleRijk Zwaan enters squash market
Vegetable seed group launches its first three commercial squash varieties
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ArticleGreeks trial new grape varieties
Greek grape exporters are searching for alternatives to Crimson Seedless, as they aim for better yields and longer storage potential
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ArticleAll Lemon confirms 2017 export fall
Shipments are estimated to be down by around 25 per cent due to shorter crop
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Article'Restored optimism' at Vog
Club varieties and organic apples in particular have stood up well in the face of a poor overall market, Gerhard Dichgans noted