All Fresh produce articles – Page 85
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NewsNew Iglo Group CEO vows to accelerate growth
New Iglo Group CEO Elio Leoni Sceti has vowed to make innovation a key focus as he seeks to accelerate growth.
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NewsFarming bodies urge action to stop migrant worker shortfall
The NFU and the British Growers Association have backed calls to tackle a potential shortfall in migrant workers that could hit the agricultural industry next year.
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NewsTenderstem broccoli in short supply after bad weather in Kenya
Broccoli lovers are finding it hard to buy Tenderstem as weather problems in the UK and Kenya cause a shortfall in supply…
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NewsIceberg lettuce prices soar 45% at retail as weather hits supply
The iceberg lettuce has started suffering, with soaring prices and reduced availability…
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NewsBritish cherry crop boosted by cold weather
While the recent cold snap has resulted in misery for many farmers, British cherry growers are singing its praises…
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NewsPink Lady sponsors Food Photographer of the Year Award
A Romanian restaurateur has won this year’s Food Photographer of the Year Award…
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NewsProduce World speeds up carrot grading with Newtec machine
Produce World has installed a new carrot grading machine at its Yaxley plant to replace manual grading…
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NewsVHB revamps Wow Micro Leaves packs
Herb supplier VHB has introduced new packaging to its Wow Micro Leaves, providing up to three extra days’ shelf life…
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NewsAPS Salads completes £3.7m nursery expansion in Kent
Cheshire-based APS Salads – one of the UK’s largest suppliers of tomatoes – has completed a £3.7m expansion of its nursery in Ash, Kent.
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NewsUK apple growers set to benefit from EC pesticide rule change
British apple growers could soon have a golden opportunity to claw back market share from overseas rivals…
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NewsBeneforté broccoli higher in anti-cancer levels
Beneforté broccoli produces higher levels of cancer-fighting glucoraphanin than other varieties…
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NewsSouth African avocado exports to fall... but quality to rise
South African avocado growers are predicting a slight drop in exports for the 2013 season, but say quality is good…
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NewsFlorette to switch on more TV advertising when sun shines
Florette aims to maximise sales this summer by increasing TV air time when the sun shines…
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NewsArdo scales up frozen produce pack capacity at Ashford
Ardo UK has invested £75,000 in its Ashford site in Kent to offer bulk packing of frozen fruit & veg to suppliers…
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NewsRotten apples soar after last season's record rainfall
Apple suppliers and retailers have been hit by a sharp increase in rotten apples after last year’s heavy rains…
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NewsBarfoots boosts shelf life of asparagus by rapid chilling
Retailers will be offering asparagus with up to three days’ more shelf life thanks to a new rapid chilling system…
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NewsProduce World's potato line is third bid at branded
Produce World is hoping it’s third time lucky on the branded produce front with Burgess Harvest Veg potatoes…
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NewsDel Monte in Beach Bash Dash with Spring Break in US
Del Monte Fresh went bananas during Spring Break in the US…
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Analysis & FeaturesBad weather takes its toll on fresh produce as prices soar
With temperatures once again plummeting this week, a rotten 2012 looks set to be followed by a problematic 2013 for farmers and growers…
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NewsWinter-hardy kale is new star of brassicas
Sales of kale have soared 40% over the past year, driven by good availability, quality and attractive retail pricing…