All articles by Alex Lawson – Page 147
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Belt-tightening benefits fast food sector
Despite the recession consumers are still eating out, but have reduced their average spend when they do so by going to cheaper outlets and choosing those offering good money-off deals, according to new research.
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ArticleCovent Garden opens up plans
New Covent Garden Market (NCGM) is to open up its plans for a huge overhaul and redevelopment to the public as it looks to harness local approval.
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Budgens boom follows own-brand sales
Budgens has seen an uplift in sales of up to 24 per cent with the relaunch of its own brand ‘better’ tier, as it continues to develop its own brand range.
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ArticleBlueberries could hold diabetes key
A groundbreaking Canadian study on mice has revealed blueberry juice may be able to prevent diabetes in humans.
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Charlton House reports successful year
Independent corporate caterer Charlton House has reported it has gained more than £11 million-worth of new business and retentions since January as it outlined recent successes.
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Stormy row meets potential Israeli export ban
The Trade Union Congress (TUC) is to vote on a suggestion to boycott Israeli goods amid a political storm that could potentially cripple some fresh produce exports from the country.
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ArticleHenderson Brown appoints PR agency
A new recruitment agency which specialises in the food, fresh produce, horticulture and related industries in the UK and the Netherlands has appointed Peterborough-based marketing and public relations consultancy Smye Holland Associates to assist with its launch publicity.
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ArticleASA backs Innocent claim
Following a protracted debate over the health benefits of fruit smoothie drinks, it has been confirmed they can make up as much as two of the recommended 5 A DAY.
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Article"Recession panic" ebbs, says TNS
“Recession panic” is ebbing away from the high street but retailers should not expect a speedy return to pre-recession growth, warns TNS Worldpanel.
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ArticleLe Crunch campaign kicks off
Le Crunch is marking the start of the new French apple season with the launch of a marketing and promotions campaign focusing on the major multiple retailers, on top of heavy apple volumes.
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ArticleFound! new mushroom brand
Produce Global Solutions (PGS) has launched a new mushroom range in response to consumer demand.
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De Ruiter and Koppert team up
LTO Groeiservice is organising, in co-operation with De Ruiter Seeds and Koppert Biological Systems, an international masterclass for European tomato growers, taking place on October 13-14.
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Dixon heads M&S ceo race
Marks & Spencer’s head of food has become the forerunner in the race to succeed chief executive Sir Stuart Rose next year.
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Sainsbury's appoints new chairman
Sainsbury’s has signed up technology company Logica’s David Tyler to become its next chairman following a protracted process.
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Co-op refits Scottish spud factory
The Co-operative has refurbished a potato packing facility at Carnoustie, Scotland, which washes and packs potatoes for Co-operative stores throughout the UK, with machinery supplied by Herbert Engineering.
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ArticleTurkish trade fair nears
The fourth edition of the Turkish trade fair Fresh Antalya will take place in spring next year, hosted by Anfaş.
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Potato fungicide receives acclaim
The potato fungicide Electis has been recognised by the prestigious Arvalis Institute in France and has been declared among the top three potato late blight fungicides.
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Good Food Guide extended
The Good Food Guide has expanded its list of the top 40 UK restaurants to a top 50 as so many up-and-coming UK chefs are making the grade this year, its creators have said.
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British Food Fortnight approaches
The industry is bracing itself for British Food Fortnight - one of the biggest celebrations of food produced on these shores in the calendar.
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Costa Rica battles flooding issues
In an unprecedented co-ordinated effort, the Costa Rican banana industry built a dyke on the Rio Matina in record time to prevent surrounding communities and banana plantations from being flooded during the rainy season.