All articles by Alex Lawson – Page 173
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GLA licence revoked
A gangmaster has had his licence revoked after a major investigation into the treatment of gang labour used first to pick flowers in Cornwall before moving on to Scotland.
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NFU offers free membership
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has launched a new category offering free membership to the Young Farmers’ Club (YFC) movement, for members aged between 16 and 21.
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Tesco attempts construction cuts
Tesco is facing a revolt from its construction suppliers after the UK’s largest retailer reportedly attempted to cut its prior agreed fees by up to 40 per cent.
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Soil Association offers farm skills
The Soil Association is launching 300 Organic Farm School courses over the next two years, supported by the Daylesford Foundation.
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IGD scholarships up for grabs
IGD is offering 15 free places on its prestigious post-graduate certificate in Food and Grocery Industry Management to celebrate its centenary year.
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ArticleCo-op reveals record results
The Co-operative Group has reported an 11 per cent rise in profits, boosted by profits from the newly acquired Somerfield outlets.
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Food inflation falls
Food price inflation fell for the first time this year amid hopes that sterling may begin to stabilise in the coming months.
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ArticleChilean Crimson falls short
The Chilean Crimson grape season is coming to a premature end, with volumes to date down some 20 per cent on 2008.
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ArticleRapid growth in c-store value
The UK convenience store market has rocketed in value in the last year as consumers turn to local retail to counter large food bills and fuel costs.
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ECPA slams EU over organics bias
The European Crop Protection Association (ECPA) has criticised the European Commission over organics, suggesting the EU is biased towards the sector and has wasted its budget.
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ArticleAgrexco on right track
Israeli exporter Agrexco has launched a new ‘Agro train’ from Israel into Europe as it looks to reduce traffic, transport costs and emissions.
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ArticleTIMCON appoints international director
The Timber Packaging and Pallet Federation (TIMCON) has extended its worldwide representation with the appointment of president John Dye as international director of the National Wooden Pallet and Container Association (NWPCA), the US timber packaging industry’s key organisation.
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ArticleM&S saves 400m bags
Marks & Spencer has dramatically cut the number of plastic bags handed out to its customers since introducing a 5p charge per bag last year.
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ArticleSainsbury's boss in Heathrow protest
Sainsbury’s chief executive Justin King is among a troupe of high-powered businessmen leading a revolt against the proposed third runway at London’s Heathrow airport.
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ArticleTGA gears up for British Tomato Week
The British Tomato Growers’ Association (TGA) is approaching the fifth British Tomato Week (BTW) with even more energy and enthusiasm than usual following victory in the best consumer marketing campaign at the Grower of the Year Awards 2009 in February.
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Pakistani exports rocket
Pakistan has seen a significant increase in its vegetable exports in the last year, with fruit also enjoying a growth in the sector.
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ArticleBosch releases new flow wrapper
Bosch Packaging Technology has launched the new Pack 201 FV medium-speed horizontal flow wrapper designed for gentle packaging of delicate products including fruit and veg.
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BBSRC demands food security cash
The chief executive of the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) has called for better co-ordination and increased funding to ensure food security.
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Improve slams WRS extension
The UK food and drink industry skills chief has hit out at the government’s decision to extend a controversial registration scheme for Eastern Europeans entering the country to work.
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Speakers announced for AgriBusiness 09
The speakers have been announced for the third EMRC AgriBusiness Forum set to take place in Africa for the first time in June.