All articles by Alex Lawson – Page 161
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ArticleIsrael set for bumper mango crop
Israeli exporter Agrexco is expecting a 20 per cent upturn in mango production volume, ahead of a promising season.
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ArticleAgrexco kicks offs on Barhee dates
Israeli exporter Agrexco has announced its “giant” Barhee dates will imminently arrive on the UK market larger than ever.
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S&A pensive over final decision
S&A Produce is holding its breath as plans over its future lie in the hands of Herefordshire District Council following the deferral of its site proposals.
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ArticleAsda to launch "wonky" produce range
Asda is to capitalise on the new EU marketing standards to target home chefs by launching a range of misshapen fruit and vegetables.
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British Field Crops updated
The second edition of the popular British Field Crops book has just been published and is bigger and better than the previous edition of 2005.
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CFA celebrates 20th anniversary
The Chilled Food Association (CFA) is celebrating its 20th anniversary following two decades of pioneering schemes and international debate.
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Sedex offers streamlined option
As the industry looks to cut red tape wherever possible, Sedex is rapidly proving a viable option demanded by many of the major retailers in the UK.
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Tesco sticks to hiring schemes
Tesco is encouraging this year’s graduates to turn to retail as it confirms its commitment to hiring in the coming year.
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NI in danger of labour shortfall
A new study has highlighted the need for employers in the food and drink industry in Northern Ireland to sharply address a possible labour shortage created by waning youth interest.
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ArticleIreland backs ombud as farmers riot
The Irish horticulture minister Trevor Sargent has publicly backed calls for the appointment of a retail ombudsman, and the introduction a code of practice, to protect producers from an abuse of power by the “intimidating” multiples.
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ArticleM&S serves up ACE pepper
Marks & Spencer has brought out a new tennis-themed pepper to cater for the nation’s summertime grip on the sport.
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ArticleTransport "whipping boys" in cuts
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has warned that multi-billion pound spending cuts on major transport projects, owing to a massive public investment shortfall, will not only damage the UK’s road and rail infrastructure, but severely jeopardise Britain’s economic future.
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ArticlePurple potato offers cancer cure
A new variety of purple sweet potato, dubbed a ‘superfood’, has been touted as a cure for cancer.
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ArticleGreyfriars plans face public wrath
Mushroom supplier Greyfriars (UK) Ltd has come under fire for its new £4.5 million despite meticulous planning for its environmental impact.
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ArticleTotal Produce reshuffles pack
Total Produce plc, the European fresh produce group, has announced several key management appointments.
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ArticleCherries on course for vintage success
Northwest Cherry Growers is positive this season could present a vintage crop.
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ArticleMarkets to reclaim town centres
Experts in the field of retail developments believe that retail markets have a fantastic opportunity to regain town centres and anchor trade with many retailers struggling in the recession.
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Swine flu warning issued
Farming leaders in Scotland are pressing the government to establish a fuel prioritisation scheme to avoid food supply problems, in the event of the current swine flu outbreak turning into a more severe pandemic this winter.
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ArticleEU regulations "could send growers bust"
Growers in the UK have been warned the new EU regulations on pesticides could severely affect crop volumes and eventually put some companies out of business.
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ArticleMarco succeeds at Natures Way
Natures Way Foods in West Sussex is reaping the rewards of a Natures Way Foods in West Sussex is reaping the rewards of a Marco yield control system, installed to streamline the high-speed manual packaging of its fresh prepared fruit range, the software provider reports.