All articles by Alex Lawson – Page 116
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ArticleCarbon cuts as Budgens goes green
Budgens is working with energy expert Greengate to offer its Budgens retail partners the opportunity to cut the cost of their energy and carbon emissions.
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ArticleAllen Coding relocates head office
As part of a significant restructuring exercise, Allen Coding Systems - a division of the global ITW Group - has relocated its head office to a new state-of-the-art business park located in Stevenage, Hertfordshire.
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ArticleNext UK apple generation previewed
Evelina, Sweetie and an as yet unnamed new variety could be among the new apples set to replace UK production of traditional apple types, according to an expert.
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Dole urges Fruity Friday push
Dole Fresh UK is urging companies in the fruit sector to go Fruity Friday and raise money for the World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF).
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Trials endorse BackRow for weeds
Potato growers are juggling with fewer herbicides and lower dose rates, yet they still need to remove weed competition early and effectively, according to new research.
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Bitter melon gives cancer hope
Extracts of a fruit grown on tropical vines may hold the key to preventing breast cancer, according to researchers.
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ArticleGrow-your-own exploitation exposed
Companies trading off the back of the ‘grow-your-own’ phenomenon have been exposed as charging vastly over the cost price.
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ArticleWaitrose bags Delia and Heston
Waitrose has bagged its first-ever celebrity advertising endorsements, with Delia Smith and Heston Blumenthal coming together for the first time to be part of Waitrose’s campaign on TV, press and online.
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ArticleFedefruta states Chilean earthquake challenges
Fresh produce association Fedefruta says urgent work is needed to restore power and road networks to return supplies to normality.
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ArticleNFU urges ombudsman push
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has urged MPs from all parties to support MP Albert Owen’s Private Members’ Bill to establish a grocery ombudsman when it comes before the House of Commons for a second reading on Friday.
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ArticleTotal Produce reports pre-tax profits
Total Produce has announced pre-tax profits as currency fluctuations and acquisitions strengthened the group.
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Fresh Russia deadline nears
Representatives from Russian fresh produce groups Nevskaya Co and RGS are among speakers at Fresh, Europe’s leading fresh fruit and vegetable conference, held in St. Petersburg, Russia for the first time on 13-15 April, 2010.
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Europe's first GM potato gains approval
The EU has approved the cultivation of the genetically modified Amflora potato, sparking protests across Europe.
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ArticleCheshire shift sees Tesco axe staff
Tesco could axe more than 400 jobs as it announced it is to close its distribution centre in Cheshire, while its produce operations are set to shift as part of the move.
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Del Monte posts strong Q4 performance
Fresh Del Monte Produce has posted quarterly results that beat analysts' expectations, driven by strong demand in its gold pineapple and fresh-cut product lines.
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ArticleM&S aims to top green charts
Marks & Spencer has announced ambitious plans to become the world’s most sustainable retailer by 2015.
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ArticleBananas deemed most wasted item
Bananas are officially the most wasted food item with fruit, salad and vegetables all representing the most wasted items in the weekly shopping basket, according to new research.
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FFP makes environmental headway
Northampton-based company FFP Packaging Solutions has achieved the benchmark environmental standard ISO14001 and has committed to further green goals in driving waste out of the business and minimising waste in their customers’ businesses.
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Staples invests in anaerobic digester
Staples Vegetables is to build an anaerobic digestion plant at its Lincolnshire site, turning waste into energy and fertiliser using state-of-the-art technology.
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GLA revokes Lincolnshire licence
The Gangmasters Licensing Authority (GLA) has tightened its grip on gangmasters supplying this year’s flower-picking season, by revoking a licence before the season began.