All articles by Alex Lawson – Page 188
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ArticleTesco sparks asparagus romance
English-grown asparagus is being rolled out across the UK two months ahead of time to put love in the air before Valentine’s Day.
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ArticleCauli hits back at broccoli bashing
A battle of the florets has broken out after reports this week suggested that the classic cauliflower has been overtaken in popularity by broccoli.
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ArticleNFU conference takes on policy
Farming should sit at the core of economic thinking, with food production having an equal footing with the environment in government policy, according to the National Farmers’ Union (NFU).
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ArticleSpaniards stick by UK imports
Spanish fresh produce suppliers Frutaria has vowed to stick with its UK customers even if value is significantly reduced as sterling weakens further.
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ArticleEnza Zaden scoops Innovation gong
Dutch seed breeder Enza Zaden scooped Fruit Logistica’s prestigious Innovation Award for its Sweetgreen pepper at last week’s event in Berlin.
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ArticleChelsea sponsors sought
The NFU is appealing for sponsors for its hugely popular British growers’ display at this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show.
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ArticleScottish food boom gets backing
Scottish companies will now be promoted at overseas trade events under the brand Scotland Food & Drink after ministerial support.
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ArticleCertification portal aids growers
An online portal has been designed to allow growers to ensure they meet the requirement of international standard certifiers.
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ArticleProduce industry heads for 'Myspace' networking
A growing trend for ‘Myspace’-style online profiles for the fresh produce industry has been enhanced by the introduction of two new initiatives.
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ArticleRijk Zwaan dominates melon market
Seed breeder Rijk Zwaan ended a dominant year with a celebration of its new varieties and Tesco’s decision to work predominantly with their Caribbean cantaloupe melons.
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ArticleApples and pears prove resilient
The World Apple and Pear Association (WAPA) highlighted a trend for consumers trading down to lower-grade fruit as prices stayed unusually high.
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Emission Zone suspended after freight fears
Phase three of London’s Low Emission Zone (LEZ) has been suspended just a year after the controversial emission-reducing scheme was introduced.
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ArticleCargo fuel surcharge reduced
British Airways World Cargo has announced a reduction to its fuel surcharge which will be implemented at the end of the month.
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Huge food inflation fall forecast
Food price inflation in Britain could fall dramatically from the December 2008 position of 10.4 per cent to zero per cent or below (where an actual reduction in food prices would be seen) by the end of 2009 according to English Farming and Food Partnerships (EFFP).
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ACS lobby over 'vital' food security
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has submitted an inquiry into the hotly debated issue of food security in an attempt to improve competition in the UK supply chain.
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ArticleSupply debate reaches parliament
The supply debate hit the House of Commons as an MP urged Gordon Brown to act now to defend the interests of thousands of farmers and grocers who supply the larger supermarkets.
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ArticleCambridge uni tackles waste
The University of Cambridge is hosting a workshop to look at waste and sustainability problems in the food industry this month.
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Allen Coding boosts sales team
Despite the current economic climate Allen Coding Systems has announced Paul Newman as its new regional sales manager with responsibility for the south and mid-west of the UK.
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ArticleEmissions questioned in local shopping
Heading for the local farm shop may not be the greenest option according to a new study which suggests vegetable box delivery should be the consumers’ choice.
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ArticleRail freight on track for dominance
Rail freight is set to be brought to the fore after a huge £28.5 billion investment boost over the next five years following a financial settlement between the Office of Rail Regulation (ORR) and Network Rail.