All articles by Alex Lawson – Page 186
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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).
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ArticleWaitrose voted UK's favourite
Waitrose has been voted the UK’s favourite supermarket with Tesco left trailing in third, after a huge consumer poll conducted by the BBC’s Watchdog programme.
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ArticleWhole Foods Market admits UK troubles
The world’s largest organics retailer, Whole Foods Market, has announced a sales increase globally amid UK financial troubles and rebranding measures.
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ArticleBlack Garlic hits UK market
Odourless black garlic, a fermented version of the traditional white product, has entered the UK market.
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Turkish trade fair closes in
The valuable Turkish export industry will display its wares at its third annual fresh produce fair, Fresh Antalya, next month.
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ArticleSoil Association backs food fest
The Soil Association has been named as the official charity partner of the Real Food Festival 2009, which takes place from May 8-10 at London’s Earl’s Court.
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LCL shuffles its pack
LCL Group will be transferred from NYK Reefers Limited to NYK Logistics Group, with a subsequent change in personnel at the head of the company.
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ArticleApprentice Week gathers speed
Apprenticeship Week is helping to raise awareness of apprenticeships in the environmental and land-based industries and highlight how they can benefit businesses, this
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ArticleApples provide breast cancer hope
Apple extract could be the key in catching breast cancer tumours before they spread, according to new research carried out in America.
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ArticleNFU backs African farmers
Hundreds of East African farmers are set to benefit long-term after backing from the farming community in the form of some significant donations.
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ArticleGrocery sales rise amid record job losses
The sharp fall in retail sales has begun to slow as supermarkets continue to grow, but record job loses across many sectors painted a bleak picture as the CBI released its report this week.
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Farmers awarded education badges
Farmers across the country have been receiving the first of the newly launched Learning Outside the Classroom (LOtC) Quality Badges in recognition of their commitment to youth education in agriculture.
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Campden BRI issues hazard help
Campden BRI has released a new guideline to help those involved in crop and animal production systems implement Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) systems and address the latest requirements.
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ArticleNFU Scotland elects leaders
Jim McLaren has been re-elected unopposed as the president of NFU Scotland, having already served one term in this two-year post.
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ArticlePetal push for FloraHolland
Flower specialists are gearing up for next month’s FloraHolland Trade Fair in Naaldwijk with wholesalers, suppliers and promotional teams throughout the industry set to attend.
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Organic waste under scrutiny
A new guide aimed at reducing the amount of organic waste businesses produce has been released by sustainable business experts Envirowise.
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ArticleUK market turns premium clock back
The UK food market faces a forked path with health standards and premium products standing against a possibility of returning to the dire conditions of the early 90s, according to new research from Key Note.
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ArticleTesco US dealt blow
Tesco’s US strategy has been dealt a huge blow as the UK retail giant has admitted a mistake in strategy, slowing the planned opening of over 80 stores.
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Yorkshire represented at Dubai fair
The Regional Food Group for Yorkshire and Humber (RFG) will be representing regional food from Britain for the first time, at Gulfood in Dubai.
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ArticlePPS adopts sterilisation machine
PPS Equipment Management Ltd, a specialist supplier of Returnable Transit Equipment (RTE), has now extended services further at its wash plant located at Measham, with the introduction of a dedicated plastic pallet washing machine.