All articles by Alex Lawson – Page 138
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ArticleM&S battles through to report rise
Marks & Spencer has posted an unexpected rise in half-year profits despite the “competitive trading conditions” reported by boss sir Stuart Rose.
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ArticleEFFP outlines "new normal"
English Farming and Food Partnerships (EFFP) chief executive, Siôn Roberts has warned that despite signs the economy could improve next year, trade and consumers alike will have to deal with a “new normal”.
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ArticleGreenery brings new starfruit to market
The Greenery’s importer Hagé International will be introducing an exotic ready-to-eat product, Carambola Gold starfruit, this week.
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ArticleSmurfit Kappa pick'n'mix hit
Smurfit Kappa has announced the success of a new pick’n’mix produce offer to aid sellers of loose product.
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Chilli experts land Slow Food gong
Local chilli experts Joanna and Shawn Plumb, who run Edible Ornamentals, Bedfordshire’s pick-your-own nursery at Chawston, have been awarded a bursary by Slow Food.
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Earl of Selborne backs farming solution
Policy-makers must place greater value on carbon sinks and water conservation if land managers are to deliver broad-reaching objectives such as preserving biodiversity and combating climate change, according to John Palmer, 4th Earl of Selborne.
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ArticleGovernment backs retail markets
The UK government is taking on the role of protecting retail markets in the face of increasing pressures threatening their long-term survival.
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Russell unveils Tuta absoluta "weapon"
UK-based firm Russell IPM has unveiled a new a weapon in the fight against the dangerous tomato pest Tuta absoluta.
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ArticleFTA urges UK to back emissions scheme
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has urged politicians to put their full support behind the emissions trading scheme, to meet tough European carbon emissions targets without doing irreparable damage to the UK economy.
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ArticleFruit collection provides genetic resource
The National Fruit Collection (NFC) hopes to provide an “important genetic resource” for DEFRA as the government looks to increase food production and improve commercial fruit output.
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ArticleIndustry looks for SAWS replacement
Labour specialists have discussed the next stage for the industry as it looks to fill the gap left by the impending end of the Seasonal Agricultural Workers Scheme (SAWS).
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ArticleCo-op's Tacon takes on Oxford role
Christine Tacon, managing director of The Co-operative Farms, is to take over as chairman of the 2011 Oxford Farming Conference (OFC).
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ArticlePristine Californian grape hits the UK
Mack Multiples has reinforced its credentials in the field of grape market innovation with an entirely new variety of the fruit hitting stores this week.
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ArticleBudgens boss in banana stand
An independent store owner has taken a stand against the supermarkets as he looks to turn the tide in the banana price wars.
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FPC seeks green labelling accuracy
The UK government must ensure that green labelling schemes give consumers accurate information to allow them to make informed choices, according to the Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC).
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ArticleLondis Fresh initiative complete
Londis has continued its commitment to investing in its retailers with the completion of its major initiative, Londis Fresh.
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Fruit Logistica prep hots up
Preparations for next February’s Fruit Logistica in Berlin are in full swing and several further country-based halls have been announced.
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ArticleHDC report stirs top-fruit sector
A report rising from consternation over inequality in the top-fruit industry could see twice as many growers facing a revamped HDC levy.
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ArticleWFL reports positive English start
One of the UK’s largest top-fruit suppliers, Worldwide Fruit Ltd (WFL), has reported a successful early season and is looking to escalate its success as the season progresses.
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T&G piles on Zespri pressure
Turners & Growers has stepped up its hunt to get answers from New Zealand kiwifruit exporter Zespri and helped unveil a report into the company’s tactic.