All articles by Alex Lawson – Page 185
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Technology focus for manufacturing meet
The Precision Farming Event this week will offer farmers the opportunity to discover how employing a wide range of technology can benefit their businesses, despite the current price volatility in the market.
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ArticleLowhub harnesses supply chain impetus
Sustainable produce transport pioneer Lowhub is using its two environmental awards, scooped at a recent London ceremony, to drive the supply chain towards sensible transport options.
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Pesticide 'blacklist' sparks controversy
The existence of a rumoured ‘blacklist’ of active substances for crop protection set to be outlawed by the European Parliament has been rubbished by the British Crop Production Council (BCPC).
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Makro is top of the Scots
One of the UK’s leading wholesalers for independent businesses, Makro, has been named as the best cash and carry for caterers in Scotland at the 2009 Scottish Wholesale Achievers awards.
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Training focus for Improve
Food and drink companies in Scotland are being invited to put their names forward for a new high-profile award recognising investments in training and staff development.
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ArticleSun World strengthens across the board
Californian fresh produce giant Sun World International has appointed three seasoned sales professionals in a move set to strengthen its category management.
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ArticleChlorine testing goes mobile
A new portable chlorine measurement system, Chlorosense, has been released onto the market by Palintest Ltd.
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Denham urges research backing
The way funding for UK-based research is organised should ensure global investment in world-class researchers and create jobs in the short and long term, according to secretary of state John Denham.
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ArticleAgricultural scientists encouraged
A series of events are being held at universities and colleges around the UK to encourage students to see agricultural research as a viable career path and explore some of the challenges faced in this area.
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ArticleUK firms revel in orchard management
The first joint technical day between Norman Collett, RAMSAK and East Malling Research (EMR) took place last week, to highlight potential savings in pesticide costs, and to introduce growers to innovations in orchard management machinery.
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ArticleRaw deal for Fairtrade farms
Even farmers supported by the Fairtrade Foundation are getting a raw deal from the current supply chain, as rising food prices mean they are left as net losers.
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Certis lands new boss
Crop protection business Certis UK has appointed Peter McDonald as the new country manager.
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ArticleFruiterers recognise training expertise
Diane Quested received the Worshipful Company of Fruiterers’ triennial Matthew Mack Award “for distinguished achievements for training within the fruit industry” at the Company’s annual banquet this month.
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ArticleBramley bake-off for Tesco
English top-fruit marketing desk Norman Collett, in partnership with the Tesco regional procurement team for the South East, is launching a cooking competition in Kent to find a new recipe for Bramley.
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ArticleSainsbury's sees Fairtrade boost
Sainsbury’s has seen a boost in spending on its fairly traded goods at the expense of organics, as the credit crunch leaves its mark on ethical spending.
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ArticleAsda first in the retail cue
Asda won the retail race to get the first new-season cucumbers grown in Yorkshire into stores across the region this week.
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Scottish backing for global links
A substantial package of support to help Scotland’s food and drink industry increase its international profile has been unveiled.
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ArticleConservatives anger BRC over labelling
Customers visiting retailers for UK-produced food have no trouble finding it, said the British Retail Consortium (BRC).
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Asia trade show deadline looms
There has been a surge in interest from new exhibitors ahead of the official registration deadline for Asia’s largest fresh produce trade fair and conference event.
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ArticleFPC urges Europe to listen to consumers
Concerns are mounting that the horticulture industry faces months, if not years, of uncertainty about the impact of the European regulation to remove key products which are vital for controlling pests, weeds and diseases, according to the Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC).