All articles by Alex Lawson – Page 179
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ArticleCarrot cutting sees sterling boost
A carrot segmenter from machinery expert Everett Brothers has thrived with positive sales through UK sourcing, as sterling's weakness inhibits the market.
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Redpack heads for Poland
Redpack Packaging Machinery is hoping to boost the growing Polish tomato industry following the export of a automatic tomato feed system from its factory in Norwich, bound for the eastern European country.
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Set-aside deal close
Proposals for a voluntary action plan to mitigate the effects of the abolition of compulsory set-aside were outlined when the presidents of the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) and the Country, Land & Business Association (CLA) met this week.
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ArticleAsparagus chair steps down
Victor Aveling of the Asparagus Growers’ Association (AGA) has stepped down from his position after 21 years as chairman.
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ArticleHabasit Rossi belts up in North East
Habasit Rossi, one of the UK’s largest conveyor belt specialists, has expanded its product and service offering in the North East with the opening of a new state-of-the art fabrication and service facility.
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Industry turns to food tourism
The speakers have been announced for a conference linked to Exeter Festival of South West Food and Drink next month which is set to include an insight into the rapidly growing food tourism industry.
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Maternity redundancies an option
A leading law firm says recession stricken agricultural firms can make women on maternity leave redundant but must follow the law carefully.
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Fairtrade head lands degree
Harriet Lamb, executive director of the Fairtrade Foundation, has been awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of Letters by Aston University.
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FTA outraged as fuel duty rises
Fuel duty has risen for the second time in five months and may push many businesses already struggling with the economic downturn over the edge, according to the Freight Transport Association (FTA).
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ArticleRe:fresh lands produce star
The UK’S leading fresh produce celebrity, Gregg Wallace, will kick off this year’s Re:fresh Conference.
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Film industry hits Barcelona
Agricultural film has increased in popularity, despite the criticisms surrounding the use of plastics in the environmental debate.
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Currency costs leave farmers short
A currency analyst has cited unnecessary overheads in exchange rates as the key to allowing farmers to weather the recession.
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Logistics focus for Italian event
Macfrut, one of the leading fresh produce exhibitions in Mediterranean Europe, will turn the spotlight on transport and technology for its 2009 edition.
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JR Holland selected for Isafruit
JR Holland Food Services has been selected as an official provider for Isafruit, the European scheme for provision of free fruit in the workplace.
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Levy increases hit seafreight
South Africa's Perishable Products Export Control Board (PPECB) has announced several levy changes, including increases in seafreight charges.
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Grocery continues to defy crisis
The grocery sector continues to grow year on year, with strong first-quarter growth which saw Asda and Morrisons emerge on top.
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ArticleIndustry eyes Anglia system
The fresh produce industry continued on its trajectory towards a huge increase in specialist software following a positive event hosted by Anglia Business Solutions (ABS).
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ArticleICC: G20 must free up trade flow
Leaders of the G20 countries must co-ordinate their national policies to end the global recession, reject protectionism and restore trade financing to more normal levels, according to the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC).
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ArticleWaitrose grows traditional apples
In a bid to bring some of England’s most historic apples back to life, Waitrose has embarked on a three-year planting programme at its Leckford Farm.
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ArticleMarco strengthens German presence
Produce technology expert Marco linked up with its recently appointed German agent, Roland Wöhrl, at Fruit Logistica in February.