All articles by Alex Lawson – Page 135
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ArticleDEFRA backs current technology
DEFRA’s chief scientist has urged the food industry to embrace its current resources, insisting today’s technology can be used to address the overarching issues in increasing production amid climate change.
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ArticleArgie blueberries hit the shelves
Good Natured blueberries from Argentina hit the shelves last week, as part of the extension of the brand.
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ArticleIsraeli strawberries imminent
Carmel strawberry sendings are set to kick off at the end of November, with Israeli varieties Orly and Yuval.
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ArticleCharity pink punnets hit Tesco shelves
A new initiative from G’s Marketing Ltd, which produces Tangy Traditional Beetroot for Tesco, is set to brighten the fresh produce shelves this weekend in the name of a good cause.
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Tesco ups China presence
Tesco has signed an agreement to set up the first in a planned series of joint ventures to develop shopping centres in China.
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ArticleHot Cuisine installs pear line
An Ishida Fresh Food Weigher (FFW) has installed new packing lines for grated beetroot and half and quarter pears at Hot Cuisine, a Belgian specialist supplier of freshly prepared meals.
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ArticleYes Peas! enjoy Lord Mayor's Show
The Yes Peas! campaign ratcheted up its public profile a notch with a public parade through the Lord Mayor’s Show last Saturday.
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ArticleSales slow as Morrisons reels
Morrisons today reported a slowdown in sales growth with the retailer still reeling from the news that its Dutch boss, Marc Bolland, is to leave for Marks & Spencer.
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ArticleTozer strengthens commercial team
Tozer Seeds has announced a key new appointment, with Roger Vickers joining its commercial team in the role of product and key account manager.
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ArticleAssociated British Ports gains green mark
Associated British Ports (ABP) has been awarded an accolade for reducing its carbon footprint.
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ArticleTask force meet identifies challenges
DEFRA secretary of state Hilary Benn has stated that the key objective of the newly formed task force launched last month is to identify the barriers to increasing the production and consumption of fruit and vegetables in England and to put forward practical proposals to remove these barriers.
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ArticleHortyfruta hits back after Ecohal departure
Andalusian umbrella association Hortyfruta has hit back at former member Ecohal-Granada after it left the Spanish organisation in ignominious circumstances amid accusations from both sides.
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LEAF to hold 18th birthday bash
Linking Environment and Farming (LEAF) is to celebrate 18 years of tireless work for the agricultural industry with a gala dinner in central London next month, followed by an AGM and president’s event the next day.
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ArticleChristmas veg backed at BBC Good Food
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) will be pushing the case for locally grown seasonal vegetables for the Christmas table at this year’s BBC Good Food Show.
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ArticleMarc Bolland named new M&S ceo
Marks & Spencer has sensationally swooped for Morrisons boss Marc Bolland to become its new chief executive.
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ArticleIsrael signs new EU export deal
Israeli agricultural leaders have brokered a groundbreaking new deal with the EU that will see the majority of exports free from tax or levies.
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ArticleSainsbury's beats Tesco in BOGOFL race
Sainsbury’s has followed in Tesco’s footsteps by introducing a Buy One Get One Free Later deal in store - ahead of its rivals.
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ArticleNamibian grape centre opened
The Namibian Grape Company (NGC) has opened a pre-school educational resource centre for the children of its employees in Aussenkehr.
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ArticleMr Fruitness project extended
The European Commission has approved another three years of funding for the “Fruitness enjoy it!” project.
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ArticleWashington apples strong despite drop
This season’s Washington apple crop is likely to be down around 5.8 million cartons on earlier estimates - but it will still be a positive year for the US state.