All articles by Alex Lawson – Page 151
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FTA hits out at government 'cash cow'
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) is urging the Chancellor of the Exchequer to aid the UK logistics sector and abandon its two pence per litre fuel duty increase.
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AMS-WellPict administration confirmed
AMS-WellPict European has finally gone into administration after filing notice of intent last month.
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ArticleBakkavör enjoys profit turnaround
Icelandic fresh prepared specialist Bakkavör has reported a significant turnaround with the UK market at the spearhead of its improvement.
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ArticleMarket association forms after row
A bitter row has broken out over the formation of a new market consultancy association after four consultants became disillusioned with the current system.
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Strictly SALSA for safe food
Farmers and growers looking to join the trend for local sourcing are being urged to contact Safe and Local Supplier Approval (SALSA), which now boasts more than 500 major buyers on its lists.
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ArticleMorePeople lands new director
Recruitment specialist MorePeople has announced that Janet Lee has joined the company as an associate director.
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Tesco to host Northern Irish show
Tesco is pledging its support to the Northern Irish market by launching a new consumer food and drink show next month.
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ArticleNFU begins Africa cassava project
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) and FARM-Africa have chosen a fledging cassava project to receive cash from the Africa 100 Appeal.
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ArticleWatermelons may be biofuel answer
Watermelons have been thrust forward as the latest option in the continuing search for efficient biofuels.
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ArticleAsda pronounced top for loyalty
Asda is leading the way in terms of customer retention while Marks & Spencer has shown remarkable growth in the sector despite a tumultuous 10-year period, a new study has shown.
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ArticleCoolKit gains quality certification
CoolKit Ltd, a specialist manufacturer of refrigerated vehicle conversions, has secured certification to the internationally recognised quality management system, ISO 9001:2008.
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ArticleLinpac launches tomato trays
Linpac Packaging has improved its designs and launched a new range of trays for tomatoes to satisfy consumer demand for packaging that offers better product presentation.
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ArticleHollywood star fronts Albert Bartlett ads
Fresh potato supplier Albert Bartlett has signed up a major Hollywood A-lister to front their new Rooster potato campaign in the company’s biggest advertising campaign yet.
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ArticleInternational traceability guide launched
GS1 and the International Federation for Produce Standards (IFPS) have produced guidance for those responsible for implementing traceability, including growers, packers, importers and distributors.
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London firms make capital gains
Businesses in the capital could escape paying out millions of pounds after an initiative to reduce the number of parking fines or Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs) given to commercial vehicles was approved.
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ArticleDutch onion volumes fall
The Dutch onion crop could be as much as 10 per cent down on last year, but will still be in plentiful supply in the UK.
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Syngenta hosts open field days
Plant research specialist Syngenta is to host a number of field demonstrations to display its vegetable and crop protection products next month.
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ArticleCash injection for ailing high streets
The government has announced it is to pump £3 million into an empty shop revival fund for the most deprived and hardest hit high streets in the UK.
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ArticleOmex opens £3m Norfolk lab
Omex Agrifluids has invested more than £3 million in a new state-of-the-art production and laboratory facility at a new site in Kings Lynn, Norfolk.
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Stobart creates major rail link
A UK logistics operator has brokered a major deal to reduce the amount of lorries on UK roads and create a direct rail link from Spain.