All Production & Trade articles – Page 804
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ArticleDefra launches Food and Farming Plan
A meeting of 80 industry representatives discussed seven key themes for future policymaking in food and farming sector
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ArticleInnoFresh launches Chinese-grown kiwiberries
Chinese berry specialist launches sales of trial kiwiberry production at official ceremony to remember victims of Ya’an earthquake and recognise recovery efforts
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ArticleKorea ups demand for Peruvian fruits
Peru’s exports of fresh fruit to South Korea have increased, with mangoes, grapes and bananas driving the growth
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ArticleTaiwan doubles mango exports
Exports of Taiwan mangoes have more than doubled to 3,607 tonnes in the first half of 2015
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ArticleSweetcorn market in 'huge growth'
Sweetcorn might be synonymous with one ‘giant’ of a brand, but is it a product that has a chance of growing its stature? Martyn Fisher asks Barfoots’ commercial director, Jon Barfoot
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ArticleSalad category diversifies into exotics
The exotic salad market is burgeoning as consumers choose new flavours with fruit, grain and protein additions, leading to plenty of new opportunities for suppliers
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ArticleWarm weather brings growers pain in the brass
While most Brits had a whale of a time in the early-July heatwave, brassica growers and their crops were left stressed
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ArticleInterview: Caroline Drummond's turning over a new LEAF
LEAF chief executive Caroline Drummond is full of ideas for taking the organisation forward and improving Brits’ nutrition. Michael Barker went to meet her
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ArticleNew berry and asparagus firm launches
Rupert Hargreaves and Jamie Petchell’s new company, Global Plant Genetics, will specialise in soft-fruit and asparagus seed supply and intellectual property management
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ArticleBerries aim for the billions
Retail promotions put berries centre stage as a later Wimbledon ensured strong availability. Elsewhere, growers debate the impact of glasshouse strawberries
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ArticleSpain's produce export value climbs
May figures show growth in fresh produce export value of 8 per cent year-on-year, despite lower volumes shipped
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ArticleAGAP forecasts Peru export growth
Fruit and vegetable shipments are expected to exceed US$2bn this year, according to the group
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ArticleChiquita relocates head office to Florida
Group confirms plan to move to Fort Lauderdale, with Fresh Express division to be based further north in Orlando
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ArticleBank of England boss swings by Branston office
Governor Mark Carney called in at the potato giant to find out more about a successful local business during a trip to Lincolnshire
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ArticleSainsbury's extra hot homegrown chilli credentials
Retailer is now stocking British-only lines on red and green chillies and the season is expected to last until at least September
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ArticleGrowers ‘may face' Malling Centenary shortage
Popularity of strawberry variety Malling Centenary has led to propagators urging growers to 'get orders in early' for 2016 season
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ArticleIndia, Tajikistan to cooperate on agriculture
On the back of a whirlwind tour of Central Asia, Indian prime minister Narendra Modi has called for increased connectivity within the region
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ArticleStrange fruits popular in Korea
Hybrid breeds of fruit are increasingly appealing to Korean consumers looking for sweeter unique-tasting produce
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ArticleApple development bears fruit
Apple varieties with internal red and pink colouring are on the way thanks to East Malling Research and re:inc innovation.
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ArticleFood for Progress opens up
US programme helping developing countries strengthen their agri-export sectors opens for applications