All Production & Trade articles – Page 833
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ArticleUS sweet potatoes see European growth
Promotional body says exports rose by 35 per cent during last year with purchasing frequency rising by 183 per cent
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ArticleApple group signs global deal for EverCrisp
International Pome Fruit Alliance seals approval to trial Fuji-Honeycrisp cross worldwide outside of US
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ArticleHalls rides avo wave
Subtropical fruit leader saw “staggering growth” in demand for its number one product in 2015, with momentum expected to continue
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ArticleChile sees clearer rules with TPP
The introduction of the Trans Pacific Partnership means greater transparency for phytosanitary measures in Chile
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ArticleMixed nuts, mixed fortunes
The European market remains a crucial one for North America’s leading dried fruit and nut exporters, despite fluctuating fortunes in each category
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ArticleCompagnie Fruitière opens Hungarian subsidiary
French importer expands presence in Central and Eastern Europe with new facility close to Hungarian capital
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ArticleBananas lead Japan's fruit imports
Japan’s fresh fruit imports have been led by bananas and pineapples, with kiwifruit, grapes and avocado increasing their market share
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ArticleNZ apple exports to hit NZ$700m
New Zealand is in for a record apple season with a forecast 19.5m cartons to be exported
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ArticleFraser dogged by ‘ridiculous’ £500m aim
Industry source tells FPJ that the departed Produce World CEO and chairman Neil Fraser's overly-ambitious target played its part in his exit
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ArticleGetting the most out of Ghana
Anthony Sikpa, president of the Federation of Associations of Ghanaian Exporters (Fage), explains what must be done to get more of the country’s unique fresh produce basket onto European markets
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ArticleSouth Africa’s export plan
South Africa must balance emerging markets in Africa with traditional import destinations, writes Promar’s John Giles
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ArticleG’s eyes Gulf potential
G’s is following up its success in Europe, Australia and the US by exploring the opportunities in the Gulf for its O’live organic salads and Love Beets beetroot range
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ArticleSpecial report: GM trials power on
Two GM trials in the UK are looking at disease resistance in potatoes and the health benefits of purple tomatoes
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ArticleFinlays Fresh Produce renamed Flamingo Produce
Move follows on from the sale of Finlays Horticulture Investments and its subsidiary businesses to an affiliate of Sun European Partners
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ArticleSpecial report: UK sets sights on the world
Price pressures in the UK mean more suppliers are turning to exports as a viable revenue stream. From apples to Asia, carrots to Europe and potatoes to the Middle East, Nina Pullman rounds up a selection of the UK’s fresh produce exporters
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ArticleInterview: Thymes they are a-changing
Toby Brinsmead has overseen a significant transformation in his short spell as Vitacress CEO. Martyn Fisher meets the man at the helm of the herb and salad giant, and one of his key lieutenants
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ArticleFresca hires Finlays' finance director
Brett Sumner replaces Mike Musk, who has retired after 14 years with the Fresca Group business
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ArticleMeet the Code Compliance Officers
Who can you go to with queries about supplier retail relations? Nina Pullman meets those in charge of GSCoP compliance at the major supermarkets
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ArticleSweet dreams of sweet onions
More than two decades of meticulous toil has resulted in the unique UK-grown red sweet onion. Martyn Fisher reports on the product that recently won the UK Fruit and Vegetable Awards’ innovation prize
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ArticlePotatoes 'need thicker skin'
Pressure from other carbs and retailers consolidating their supply bases are making life tough in potatoes, but work is ongoing to boost the category’s resilience