All Production & Trade articles – Page 696
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ArticleSize matters in tomatoes
As demand grows for speciality tomatoes, producers are focusing on smaller cocktail varieties and a mix of different colours
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ArticleTesco makes 100 per cent renewables pledge
UK’s largest retailer will switch to 100 per cent renewable energy by 2030 and use ‘energy buying club’ to help suppliers cut carbon output
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ArticleRabobank: More weather trouble ahead
Analyst predicts British growers will face more trauma from unstable weather patterns following spring frosts
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ArticleChile hopeful of Indonesia deal
Chile moves a step closer to re-entering market through the port of Jakarta after the two countries commit to trade deal
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ArticleAustralia moves to safeguard banana production
Research programme looks to combat pest and disease threats while maintaining supply
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ArticleMorrisons to sell ‘cheapest avocado on the market’
Retailer has launched new wonky avocado line with South African fruit selling for £2.40 per kg despite global supply tightening
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ArticleCosta Rica rides exotics wave
Procomer has launched an ambitious plan to boost exports of key products to Europe and the US
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ArticleTropicals weather the storms
Adverse conditions have created supply shortages and price rises in certain products but double-digit sales growth continues
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ArticleInterview: Lance leads the charge
After a year’s sabbatical, former buyer Amy Lance has joined HelloFresh.Nina Pullman hears her views on everything from low prices to new retail models
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ArticleCaterers urged to use more wonky veg
Leading hospitality industry supplier wants caterers to use more misshapen produce following government report on food waste
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ArticleSustainability summit addresses social impact of food
High-level speakers from Innocent, True Price and Fair Trade Original will speak at the ninth Sustainable Foods Summit
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ArticleG’s sends flush of wonky icebergs to Tesco
Excess of small iceberg lettuces will be saved from going to waste despite difficult growing conditions
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ArticleSanLucar extends apricot window
The premium-branded fruit is now available from April through to September
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ArticleEustice approves GM potato trial
Farming minister George Eustice has approved a four-year trial on GM potatoes at The Sainsbury Laboratory in Norwich
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ArticleNew Jazz look hits US
Fresh logo and visual components look to help Jazz apples strengthen premium apple position
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ArticleCalifornia set for bigger almond crop
USDA-NASS survey of growers finds production is set to rise 2.8 per cent this season
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ArticleTimely boost for Florida oranges
Latest crop estimate sees volumes increase, although the news is not so positive for grapefruit
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ArticleSun World Innovations joins Thrive
Corporate partnership will see leading fruit breeder work to advance agriculture technologies globally
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ArticleGreenlight for Batlow Apples buy-out
Foreign-owned Ausfarm Fresh Group has purchased Australian apple cooperative Batlow
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ArticleFyffes suspended from Ethical Trade Initiative
Banana giant has been suspended from the ETI following an investigation into workers’ rights in Central America