All articles by Alex Lawson – Page 15
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Turners & Growers sees profit growth
New Zealand exporter Turners & Growers (T&G) has reported a first half growth in operating profit before tax and interest of four per cent on the same period last year to NZ$12.86m (£6.8m).
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ArticlePotatoes in positive blood pressure link
Potatoes have been named a superfood after new US research has revealed the spud can reduce blood pressure.
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ArticleSainsbury's unveils new graduate programme
Sainsbury's has launch a new graduate training programme to begin next year.
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Rectory Food creates new division
Rectory Food Group has created a new ingredients division sourcing extensive volumes of fresh produce.
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Asda erupts wtih volcanic green nectarines
Asda is stocking a new green nectarine sourced from a volcano for the first time.
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ArticleRogers appointed Fesa managing director
Fresh Produce Consortium president Jim Rogers has been appointed managing director of Fesa UK.
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ArticleCarrots learn the simple Bare Necessities of veg
Baloo, Paddington, Rupert and organic, pesticide residue-free carrots - think there’s an odd one out on the list? Incorrect.
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ArticleGrowers given Irene reprieve
Storm has not caused as much damage as initially feared, according to growers in the US and the Dominican Republic
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Shoppers forecast food price rise
Shoppers in the UK expect food prices to rise over the next 12 months, and are prepared to switch to discount grocery retailers to help manage their budgets.
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Early conclusion for Zeder's Capespan offer
Zeder Investments has increased its shareholding in the Capespan Group to nearly 40 per cent as a result of the formal offer it made to shareholders in June this year.
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Tesco to sell off Japanese business
Tesco is to pull out of Japan as it has failed to achieve economies of scale in the country.
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ArticleAndalusian producers plan UK trip
A number of Andalusia’s leading fresh produce exporters are to visit New Spitalfields market next month.
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ArticleSpar flower sales in bloom
Spar and AF Blakemore have boosted fresh flower sales by 13 per cent in the past year, as a result of a relaunch across stores in the Blakemore and Capper regions.
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ArticleCarrot growers fret over straw prices
UK carrot growers are pensive ahead of winter despite a strong early season.
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ArticleMack gets sweet on candy floss grape
Mack Multiples has begun selling and marketing a new variety of table grape which tastes of candy floss.
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ArticleAgrexco struggles in search for buyer
Israeli exporter Agrexco could potentially close within the next two weeks as the company searches for a buyer.
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Food auditing event approaches
A conference with a specialism in food auditing is to take place next month.
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US apples set for production increase
The American apple crop is forecast to reach some 227 million cartons this season, according to figures released last week by the US Apple Association.
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Ecuador banana crisis heightens
Global oversupply of bananas and plunging prices internationally have led Ecuador’s farm minister Stanley Vera to declare a state of emergency for the country’s banana sector.