All Production & Trade articles – Page 894
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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
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ArticleCold weather heats up prices in Singapore
Asian nation's heavily reliant import sector under pressure following cold wave
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ArticleChina says yes to Chilean walnuts in shells
Effective immediately, Chilean nuts can enter the market tariff-free
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AnalysisOpinion: Mark Player on the Living Wage
Total Worldfresh MD discusses the impact of higher labour costs on the UK soft-fruit sector
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ArticleJalisco avos push for US entry
Gaining direct access to the market will put an end to the illegal practice of sending avocados via packhouses in Michoacán
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ArticleSouth Africans exude confidence
The country’s sizeable fresh produce sector is looking toward increasing its export opportunities at the start of a new season
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ArticleSpain hones in on Middle East
Spanish exporters are stepping up their presence in the region as they go in search of new growth opportunities
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ArticleSoft-fruit prices spike after lull in Spanish supply
A gap between the first and second harvest of Spanish soft fruit saw raspberry and strawberry wholesale prices jump
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ArticleJapan: sweet and seedless in demand
Importers see plenty of potential for Australian table grapes to take off in Japan
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ArticleCosta signs JV with Driscoll's in China
Australia’s Costa Group and US berry company Driscoll's have finalised their joint venture agreement in China
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ArticleDongfang eyes record harvest
Listed company continues to position itself as one of China’s largest citrus producers