All articles by Alex Lawson – Page 125
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FPC urges industry over Food 2030
Increased consumption of fruit and vegetables and sustainable opportunities for increasing domestic production of fresh produce are key elements of the government’s Food 2030, says the Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC).
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ArticleSnow chaos triggers crisis management
Businesses across England that are concerned about the possible impact of the recent snowfall were today urged to use Business Link for help and advice on their contingency planning.
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ArticleGovernment defends food plan
The government has vehemently defended its new overarching food strategy amid criticisms that it is not incisive and is “Soviet” in style.
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ArticleProduce trade emerges from malaise
There are early signs that the fresh produce industry is slowly emerging from the malaise of the last two years, according to new research.
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ArticleFyffes harbours acquisition ambitions
Fyffes has revealed it is looking to expand its operations further this year and may consider potential acquisitions should the right opportunities arise.
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ArticleWaitrose tops Christmas charts
Waitrose has emerged the Christmas winner among the big retailers, according to latest data.
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ArticleSainsbury's reports record Christmas
Sainsbury’s has reported a record Christmas as the peak of a strong third quarter in a trading report today.
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ArticleSouth African stonefruit strong
Capespan has reported a strong performance during the South African stonefruit season, with new cultivars and increased UK business bolstering it in a tough year.
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ArticleBudget shortfall could gut plan
The Conservatives have said the government’s plan for agriculture’s future is fundamentally flawed, as it does not take into account the considerable hole in the public purse.
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SEEDA encourages water grants
SEEDA, the Regional Development Agency for the South East, is keen to attract applications from horticultural businesses in the region for grants to help these businesses make better use of water resources.
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HEFF Diamond Awards open
The prestigious Heart of England Fine Foods (HEFF) Diamond Awards 2010 are open to entries from companies vying for the gongs.
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ArticleBooths reports strong Christmas
North West supermarket Booths has reported a surge in sales over the festive period, with like-for-like sales up 2.5 per cent on a year earlier.
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ArticleM&S posts Christmas cracker
Marks & Spencer broke free of two years of struggle to report a 'good Christmas', including record sales.
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South West fest places open
South West producers and catering outlets can now book their place at the region’s leading food festival in 2010, giving them the opportunity to reach thousands of potential customers during the Exeter Festival of South West Food & Drink 2010.
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CenFRA set for Foodex show
Automation and robotics organisation CenFRA will be showcasing its bespoke range of services at the 2010 Foodex show in March.
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Agricultural professor honoured
Professor Val Braybrooks, dean and associate professor of the University of Lincoln’s Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Animal Sciences, has been awarded the MBE in the New Year’s honours list.
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ALV system set for February
Long-awaited benefits for importers and agents from simplifying procedures for importing fresh produce and cut flowers will be realised when the Automatic Licence Verification (ALV) system is implemented fully on February 16, 2010.
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ArticleScottish green drive encouraged
Scottish Water Horizons is encouraging the food industry to make a fresh start in 2010 by recycling food waste, helping to cut costs and divert food from landfill.
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Trading back up on the agenda
A quarter of the UK food and drink industry’s leading personalities are to discuss whether consumers will ‘trade up’ after the recession has ended at the forthcoming trade show, Food & Drink Expo 2010 on March 21-24, 2010, at the NEC in Birmingham.
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ArticleIndustry supports ombudsman bill
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has urged the government to work with Albert Owen MP following the introduction of his Private Members’ Bill, which would introduce a grocery supply ombudsman.