All articles by Alex Lawson – Page 104
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ArticleGarford machine scoops Queen's Award
Lincolnshire-based manufacturer Garford Farm Machinery has been presented the prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise in the Innovation category.
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Dole man takes to Cool Logistics stage
Dole Food Company's vice-president of global logistics has confirmed participation at the third Cool Logistics conference in Hamburg, Germany.
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ArticleAirfreight spotlight turns to accuracy
Packhouse solutions specialist Marco has used the recent airfreight ban to highlight the benefits of using its systems to increase accuracy and save money.
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ArticleHeat turned up on RPA "fiasco"
Farmers have expressed their anger and dismay over the Rural Payments Agency’s (RPA) “mapping fiasco” during a National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Council meeting this week.
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ArticleTension mounts over Assured Produce
UK top-fruit growers have been urged to “stop moaning and be constructive” as the row over the make-up of the Assured Produce (AP) audit continues to rile growers and auditors alike.
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ArticleAsda share slips as premium wins out
Asda performance and market share has slipped as trends move back towards premium ranges, according to the latest data.
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ArticleGazelle granted SOLA for spinach
Horticultural insecticide Gazelle SG (acetampiprid) has been granted an off-label approval by the Chemical Regulatory Directorate (CRD) for use on outdoor and protected crops of spinach, cress and annual and perennial herbs.
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ArticleChilean exports back on track
The Chilean fruit industry is back up to full capacity after the devastating earthquake in February which severely disrupted the country’s export business.
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ArticleJaffa launch cancelled after theft
A high profile brand launch for one of fresh produce’s most recognised names has had to be cancelled due to theft.
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ArticleUK soft-fruit firm renamed
KG Growers is to be renamed Berry Gardens Growers to integrate the soft-fruit presence of marketing company Berry Gardens Ltd.
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ArticleMajority snub loyalty schemes
A new report on loyalty schemes in the retail sector has revealed that some 93 per cent of shoppers would not stop shopping somewhere if they scrapped their loyalty card scheme.
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Borough bod joins Covent Garden
The Covent Garden Real Food Market in London has poached market manager Chris Denning from Borough Market to head up its own Saturday fresh produce offering.
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ArticleFairtrade lands Queen's Award
The Fairtrade Foundation has been handed the Queen’s Award for Enterprise in the Sustainable Development category.
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ArticleShoppers urged to eat their purples
Purple is the new 'green' that could provide the backbone of a healthy diet but shoppers remain unaware of the blackcurrant’s benefit, according to new research.
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Easter figures mask sorry truth
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has said new figures from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) confirm March’s strong retail sales growth was Easter-driven.
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ArticleIsraeli sweetcorn gets underway
Agrexco has begun shipping Israeli organic sweetcorn under its Carmel brand.
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ArticleProseal launches new green machine
Heat-sealing specialist Proseal has launched a new seal force system that increases the effectiveness of the sealing process.
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Berelex gains new status
The natural plant growth regulator Berelex has a new Ministerially Approved Pesticide Product (MAPP number) and is recommended to improve the fruit set of pears and the yield of celery and rhubarb.
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ArticleThe Greenery launches sustainability mark
The Greenery has launched a new initiative that recognises growers that achieve "exceptional sustainability performance", called Nature Counts.
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Ash cloud throws packaging into question
Linpac has called on food producers and packers to review their packaging choices in the wake of the volcanic ash cloud that has hit much of the continent over the past week.