All articles by Alex Lawson – Page 163
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ArticlePallet industry optimistic
The demand for timber pallets and packaging continues to be weak, but there are signs that the bottom of the market may be in sight, according to the Timber Packaging and Pallet Confederation (TIMCON).
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BCPC appoints new professor
The British Crop Production Council has announced the appointment of Professor Graham Jellis to its board of management.
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ArticleTransport cooling measure launched
Transport refrigeration specialist Thermo King has launched a full multi-temperature range based on its SLX concept.
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ArticleMorrisons launches farm project
Morrisons is launching a Farming Programme focused on research to help improve the efficiency and sustainability of British farming, in partnership with agricultural colleges and the National Farmers' Union (NFU).
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PRC confirms pesticide-free schools
Monitoring carried out by the independent Pesticide Residues Committee has confirmed that fresh produce supplied to schoolchildren as part of the School Fruit & Vegetable Scheme is consistently safe to eat.
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ArticleFlorette targets 'staycation' summer
Prepared salad specialist Florette is set to hit the nation’s TV screens on Wednesday with a new £2 million advertising campaign designed to showcase the brand’s ‘fresh-er-ness’ credentials, and capitalise on this summer’s ‘staycation’ season.
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Brazil hosts inaugural trade fair
Brazil will host the inaugural Fruit and Log international trade fair for fruit and related products in São Paulo on September 8-10, at Expo Center Norte.
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Coastline Produce hosts school visit
As part of an initiative to help create enthusiasm and healthy eating, St Joseph’s School in Christchurch, Bournemouth, came up with the Funky Food and Healthy Eating campaign and asked Coastline Produce to get involved.
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ArticleKumato hits North America
Canadian grower/exporter Mastronardi Produce has begun delivering the European sensation tomato, the Kumato - unique in its brown colouring - to retailers across North America.
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Which?: M&S worst for packaging
Marks & Spencer is the worst supermarket in terms of packaging, according to a new study by consumer body Which?
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SOLAs vital to onion growers
Without the current range of Specific Off-Label Approvals (SOLAs) now available for onions, UK growers would not be in a position to grow this crop, according to specialist agronomist Andy Richardson.
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Dutch retailers takes on RPC Bebo
One of the Netherlands’ leading food retail companies has chosen a multi-layer container from RPC Bebo Nederland for its first venture into plastics packaging.
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SOLAs altered for multiple use
The new specific off-label approvals (SOLAs) for the residual and contact-acting herbicide, flumioxazin, in vining peas, carrots, parsnips and bulb onions have been altered to permit multiple low doses.
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ArticleAnglia Farmers boosts team
The member services team at Anglia Farmers has been given a major boost with the appointment of Ashley Gilman as member business manager.
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ArticleBramley bakes in glow at Bath show
In celebrating the bicentenary of the Bramley apple, the fruit made a hot appearance in apple pie at the Bath and West Show.
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Global goods forum formed
Global food and non-food consumer goods retailers and manufacturers have joined forces in a new global joint trade and industry body named The Consumer Goods Forum.
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ArticleGreyfriars plans new £4.5m farm
Mushroom grower Greyfriars is planning to develop a large new £4.5 million energy-efficient facility in Yorkshire in a bid to reduce the amount of imported product consumed in the UK.
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Carbon audit info released
Two new fact sheets designed to empower farmers to manage the challenges and opportunities of climate change have been launched by Farming Futures.
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ArticleFarmers "pivotal" to climate change
UK agriculture and horticulture can adapt to make a valuable contribution in mitigating the effects of climate change, according to the NFU.
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WFV gains big backers
The World Fruit and Vegetable Show 2009, to be held in London in October, has secured support from major UK supermarket chains and wholesalers.