All articles by Alex Lawson – Page 189
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ArticleTesco heads for Scotland
Tesco is aiming to draw people north with the fourth edition of its Enjoy the Taste of Scotland event with more than 100 food and drink suppliers exhibiting in May.
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ArticleWaitrose to expand online sales
Waitrose is shaping up to greatly expand its online grocery business outside London after cooling the fires on a row with Ocado.
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ArticleFruit Logistica battles through
Fruit Logistica 2009 battled through “difficult financial times” to re-enforce its role as the focus of the fruit industry with a record number of exhibitors despite a drop-off in the increase of visitors.
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Government examines nanotechnology
The House of Lords Science and Technology Committee has launched an inquiry into the use of nanotechnologies in the food sector.
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ArticleCodling moth protection showcased
The pesticide industry has hit back against the proposed EU pest control directive with a three-pronged attack on blights to UK-grown crops.
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CenFRA receives new investment
Unprecedented UK demand for impartial automation audits and consultancy has resulted in CenFRA, Europe's first centre for food robotics and automation, receiving a further million pounds investment.
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French importers receive boost
The French food and drink industry has announced a dedicated one-stop industry website to directly support UK importers.
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ArticleFlorida citrus poised for award
Nominations have been opened for an award to recognise influential and innovative citrus growers throughout the industry in Florida.
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Freight guide for small fleets
Freight Best Practice has published a new case study entitled Owner Drivers and Small Fleet Operators: Simple, Cost Effective Ways to Improve Efficiency.
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Co-op commits to bee research
The Co-operative has launched a new radical Plan Bee campaign to prevent suppliers of its own-brand fresh produce from using neonicotinoid insecticides as these chemicals are implicated in billions of honeybee deaths worldwide.
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ArticleHerb industry looks forward
British Herb Trade Association (BHTA) members and delegates were given a unique glimpse into the future of business and industry at their recent conference in Lincoln.
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ArticleFresca sets out Thanet plans
Fresh produce supplier Fresca has announced bold plans for the coming year, with the first product to emerge from the Thanet Earth project set to hit shelves soon and a focus on UK product promised.
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IFE Worldwide returns
IFE Worldwide is gearing up for another significant year in international food events following on from three eventful shows world wide in 2008.
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ArticlePotato Council offers innovative resource
A new online programme from the Potato Council has been launched to help growers complete their returns quickly and simply, reducing the need for traditional paper maps and eliminating extra administration time and costs.
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Scottish herbs battle salt
Scottish grower and supplier Scotherbs is reminding consumers that herbs contain no salt, fat or added flavourings during the tenth National Salt Awareness week.
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ArticleFrench logistics prosper
French logistics experts Norbert Dentressangle Group has beaten the credit crunch and announced huge revenue increase despite fourth quarter drop-off.
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ArticleObama waves world health wand
As the eyes of the world scrutinise new US president Barack Obama, reports suggest he may prove crucial in the worldwide success of fresh produce and healthy eating.
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ArticleFarmers tackle climate change
Farmers in the South East are meeting to discuss the risks and opportunities climate change presents to their businesses.
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ArticleAustrian apples hit Berlin
A new brand identity and market-oriented strategy may prove the catalyst for Austrian export company EVA to take Fruit Logistica by storm this week.
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Fairtrade fights back
The Fairtrade fruit industry has hit back at claims customers will be trading down and away from ethical shopping during the recession, with positive sales and a new board at AgroFair.