All articles by Alex Lawson – Page 117
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ArticleMEPs propose wonky veg ban
The UK could fall victim to backtracking from Europe on the sale of misshapen fruit and vegetables.
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ArticleScots seek produce collaboration
Businesses in the Scottish fresh produce trade have been urged to put issues of commercial sensitivity and business rivalry aside to work collaboratively and ensure their long-term futures.
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ArticleAsda puts first Jerseys on sale
Asda has put its first Jersey Royals of the season on sale, with long-term supplier QV Foods getting behind the flagship British potato as part of its Season’s Best campaign.
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CFE awareness continues growth
Farmers’ awareness of the Campaign for the Farmed Environment (CFE) is high, according to a recent DEFRA survey.
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ArticleIFE appoints new director
Fresh RM has announced the appointment of Chris McCuin as event director of the International Food & Drink Event (IFE).
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Raspberry supplies shorten
Raspberry supplies ran short this week, sending prices rocketing as inclement Spanish weather combined with global market issues.
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ArticleFirst Jersey Royals enter Tesco
Tesco received its first delivery of loose Jersey Royal potatoes of the year on Wednesday.
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ArticleForced rhubarb gains protected status
Yorkshire Forced Rhubarb has finally gained European Protected Food Name (PFN) status after a five-year wait.
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IGD project vastly cuts road miles
The IGD has announced that 124 million HGV miles have been taken off UK roads as part of its Efficient Consumer Response (ECR) UK Sustainable Distribution initiative.
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ArticleChiquita Q4 loss narrows
Chiquita has reported a smaller loss than last year as it was helped by an upturn in banana sales as the company looked ahead to a strong 2010.
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ArticleWholesale tension at FPJ Conference
Speakers and delegates at the inaugural FPJ Conference in Perth on Tuesday were at loggerheads as the future of Glasgow’s Fruit and Vegetable Wholesale Market came under the spotlight.
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Fresh heads to Russia
Europe’s leading produce conference, Fresh, is to head to Russia for the first time in April.
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ArticleSpecialist female agri-food site launched
A new voluntary organisation aims to offer a fresh viewpoint on the UK agri-food industry for women in the trade.
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ArticleQV and Asda support National Chip Week
In support of National Chip Week, QV Foods Ltd held a number of sampling events at Asda stores across the UK.
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ArticleRedeva Egypt formed
Redeva took advantage of Fruit Logistica 2010 in Berlin this month to formalise a new and unique venture in Egypt.
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Lord Adonis backs carbon scheme
Lord Adonis, the secretary of state for transport, has backed a new scheme from the Freight Transport Association (FTA) to report the logistics sector’s carbon footprint publicly.
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Rothamsted in Brazilian partnership
The UK agricultural community stands to gain major research and development benefits from a new Brazilian LaBex partnership which saw its first South American scientist start work at Rothamsted Research in Hertfordshire in January.
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ArticleGLA slams door on tax cheats
The Gangmasters Licensing Authority (GLA) has slammed the door shut on a loophole which had seen tax cheats cost the government around £0.5bn.
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ArticleFinger limes hit UK market
Australian finger limes have hit the UK market, heading for top restaurants and events around the country.
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Inflation poses crop protection threat
Farmers should budget for inflationary rises in the cost of crop protection products during 2010, according to the AtlasFram Group, one of the UK's largest farmer-owned farm inputs purchasing and crop marketing business.