All articles by Alex Lawson – Page 143
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ArticleBIFGA attacks retail-supply climate
The British Independent Fruit Growers’ Association (BIFGA) has launched a scathing attack on the retail environment, as it looks to improve returns for growers and ensure the future of UK fruit producers.
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York hosts food security event
Businesses are being given opportunity to talk to pesticides experts about food security at an event in York next month.
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EFSA releases health claim research
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has published its first series of opinions on the list of ‘general function’ health claims compiled by member states and the European Commission.
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Cabbage storage product welcomed
A new specific off-label approval for Rovral WG for the control of Botrytis in cabbages post-harvest has been welcomed by brassica growers ahead of this year’s harvest.
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Improve launches two qualifications
The first work-based and vocational qualifications developed exclusively for the food and drink industry will hand employers unprecedented control over training, according to skills chiefs.
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Gangmaster guilty over bogus scheme
A Bulgarian gangmaster has had his licence revoked after bringing in workers to the UK on a bogus posted workers scheme and then taking a huge cut of the workers’ wages for himself.
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UK heads for "water crunch"
Changing weather patterns, population growth and evolving regulation increase has left the country heading for a ‘water crunch’ which could have a potentially devastating effect on UK horticulture, according to experts.
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ArticlePink Link solves storage issues
The Pink Link, a member of Palletways, has designed and implemented a unique service to help its customers save time and money.
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BBSRC put insects off scent
Scientists discover how to send insects off the scent of crops following new research funding from the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)-funded research.
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Government outlines packaging strategy
Dan Norris, DEFRA minister responsible for waste policy, has praised the food and grocery industry ahead of this year’s IGD Packaging and Product Resource Efficiency conference.
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Northern Foods sees sales slide
Marks & Spencer supplier Northern Foods has seen sales fall dramatically while its Hull facility has been forced to close.
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£13m crop protection fund imminent
The department for business, innovation and skills is set to inject £13 million of R&D funding to develop crop protection as the industry looks to tackle the legislation on pesticides brought in by the European Parliament.
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ArticleTories signal British intent
The Conservatives have launched a scathing attack on the government’s public procurement and have vowed all food in central government will be British if they are elected into power next year.
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ArticleAgroMashov trade fair nears
The fresh produce industry is gearing up for next year’s 20th annual AgroMashov trade fair in Israel.
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Clifton opens up grape operations
Clifton Nurseries has opened up its grape crops for picking as it challenges its patrons to pick until the vines are empty.
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ArticleFruit Logistica debates decided
The organisers of the world’s largest fresh produce trade fair, Fruit Logisitca, have announced the line-up for its accompanying forum.
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ArticleTesco US in promotion push
Tesco is embarking on its first major US advertising campaign for its Stateside chain, Fresh & Easy.
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ArticleSainsbury's sees growth slip
Sainsbury's growth faltered as it reported a 5.4 per cent rise in second quarter sales and warned that growth across the market is set to slow down in the next few months.
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ArticleChiquita abandons Angola plans
Chiquita has abandoned its plans to grow and export bananas from Angola after a lengthy period of research and negotiations.
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ArticleSyngenta backs £1m bee research
Scientists at Rothamsted Research and Warwick University have been awarded £1 million by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council in partnership with Syngenta, to research the decline of honeybees.