All articles by Alex Lawson – Page 103
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ArticleBerries take fruit sector lead
Soft fruit has become the leading fruit category over citrus, stonefruit and top fruit over the last 12 months with strawberries driving the category, according to the latest research.
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ArticleBudgens puts focus on 'real food'
“Emerging stronger” was the theme for this year’s annual Budgens conference, with emphasis on the essence of the Budgens brand, which it describes as “real food for today’s communities”.
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Carolina Sun site relaunched
Sweet potato brand Carolina Sun has launched its revamped website to encompass a range of new features.
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NFU focuses on key constituencies
The National Farmers’ Union’s (NFU) government and parliamentary affairs team has prepared a “30 to watch… and one to keep watching” list of constituencies which reflect farming interests.
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ArticleLondis celebrates 50th anniversary
Londis celebrated its 50th year in business at the convenience retailer’s annual conference this month.
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ArticleEU garlic import regulations change
An amendment harmonising the administration procedures across the EU for imports of garlic from third countries has been published.
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Cynicism pervades ethics marks
Food and drink companies should capitalise on the growing “responsibility revolution” taking place, which is driving consumers away from products offering standalone issue claims to products offering holistic ethics, according to independent market analyst Datamonitor.
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Gangmaster fined but businesses unscathed
A Cambridgeshire-based gangmaster who supplied labour in Lincolnshire has been sentenced and fined for operating as a gangmaster without a licence, but his customers escaped without punishment.
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Roberts Mart offers green printing option
Roberts Mart is helping food and drink companies reduce their carbon footprint after investing in a new multi-million pound, state-of-the-art printing press.
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Harrods in Thai link-up
Harrods is to join forces with the Royal Thai Embassy to celebrate the gastronomy of Thailand and its culture throughout May.
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ArticleWaitrose denies claims over Israeli products
Waitrose has hit back at accusations it has been hiding the truth over products originating in illegal Israeli settlements.
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ArticleJaffa raises sails for 2010 regatta
Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy (WPNSA) is to host the first-ever Jaffa WPNSA Asymmetric Cup in a competition to see who can lift the Jaffa Cup.
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Dithane offers blight options
Concern over the increasing threat of early blight, named Alternaria, as well as more aggressive late blight in the UK should lead growers to return to Dithane (mancozeb) as their fungicide of choice in potatoes for blight management programmes this year, according to an expert.
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International road freight guide launched
The 15th edition of the Freight Transport Association’s (FTA) guide for international road transport operators has been published.
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ArticleYorkshire asparagus hits shelves
The first batches of 2010’s Yorkshire asparagus have been harvested and will be dispatched to retailers and restaurants across the region.
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'Correct' 5 A DAY questioned
A new study has revealed that staple fruit and veg lines may not provide the best options in attaining your 5 A DAY.
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ArticleChiquita reports surprise Q1 loss
Chiquita has reported an unexpected $9 million (£5.9m) quarterly loss and cut its revenue forecast for the year, after cold weather and a weak economy hurt banana sales in Europe.
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ArticleAirfreight problems subside
The airfreight of fresh produce is mainly back on track after the chaos created by the eruption of the Eyjafjallajoekull volcano in Iceland two weeks ago.
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ArticlePOM Wonderful hits London show
POM Wonderful is to exhibit at The Real Food Festival on 7-10 May at Earl’s Court, London.
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ArticlePotato threats loom for UK growers
Growers of some key potato varieties will need to adapt fungicide programmes this year to protect crops against Alternaria as well as late blight, according to experts.