All articles by Alex Lawson – Page 174
-
Article
NFU hopes to strike Chelsea gold
The industry is gearing up for the annual RHS Chelsea Flower Show next month with as National Farmers’ Union (NFU) hopes to win a 13th consecutive gold medal award.
-
Article
India sows seed for Kisan 09
India’s largest agricultural trade show is urging potential exhibitors to ‘Come sow your seed now’ for Kisan 09, set to take place in December.
-
ArticleCosta Rica bananas back on track
Costa Rica will look to its banana industry to support its economy as the country recovers from flooding and a recession-related hit on tourism.
-
Article
Asia FL exhibitors set records
Asia Fruit Logistica is to host a record number of exhibitors in Hong Kong in September with up to 250 companies from 30 countries from around the globe set to appear.
-
ArticleChiquita reports 26 per cent fall
Chiquita Brands International, the global banana and fresh produce supplier, has reported a 26 per cent year-on-year fall in profit for the first quarter, citing poor weather and a strong dollar as the main factors.
-
ArticleFruit Logistica kicks off campaign
Fruit Logistica, the industry’s largest global trade event in Berlin, launches its global promotional campaign for the 2010 event this week.
-
ArticleMorrisons' celeb ads banned
Morrisons has been banned from showing its flagship television adverts featuring celebrities Richard Hammond and Denise Van Outen, after an outcry from its rivals.
-
ArticleACS elects campaigner
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has appointed a well-known campaigner for independent retailers to its main board.
-
Article
700 businesses bust in Q1
Seven retailers fell into insolvency every day of the first quarter of 2009 on average amid the worst recession for 35 years, according to accountant PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC).
-
Article
EU launches organic logo competition
The European Commission's Directorate-General for Agriculture and Rural Development is inviting art and design students across Europe to enter the EU-wide organic logo competition.
-
ArticleFirst US cherries arrive in UK
The first consignment of Californian cherries reached the UK this week, going on sale at Booths at the start of a promising season.
-
ArticleSainsbury's leading growth
Sainsbury’s recorded the strongest growth among the big four retailers for the 12 weeks ending April 19, according to TNS, with a growth rate of 8.1 per cent, well ahead of the market.
-
Article
Del Monte records Q1 slump
Fresh Del Monte Produce has reported worse-than-expected results, as a strong dollar and poor weather conditions contributed to a tough first quarter.
-
ArticleGrocery sector holding up
The grocery sector is stronger than this time last year, as the CBI's latest Distributive Trades Survey today reported the best results since January.
-
Article
Scottish gangmaster in wage cover-up
A Scottish gangmaster who paid her potato graders a salary below the National Minimum Wage was found to be acting as a front for another person who was not named on the licence.
-
ArticleCarrot growers tackle soil disease
Carrot growers are adopting a new approach to the widespread soil-borne disease Sclerotinia using a range of cultural and chemical solutions, advises both BASF and vegetable consultant Howard Hinds.
-
ArticleHarrisons heads for transparency
Harrison Europac, a supplier of plastics trays and lids for the food industry and the wholly owned subsidiary of Denmark-based Faerch Plast, has launched a range of containers produced from its new high-clarity polypropylene (PP).
-
ArticleIGD scoops big name speakers
The IGD has announced its strongest ever line-up for its centenary convention, including leading names from Morrisons, Sainsbury’s, Asda and the National Farmers’ Union (NFU).
-
Article
Essex farming event returns
An innovative event to help children discover more about the countryside and where their food comes is returning to Essex this summer.
-
Article
Crops in danger amid water fears
Crop growth and drinking water could be severely affected if predicted changes in rainfall patterns over the coming years prove true, according to research from the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC).