All articles by Alex Lawson – Page 196
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Apple addictions may prevent asthmatic babies
In a new twist to the age-old ‘apple a day’ adage a study has shown that pregnant women who often eat apples during their pregnancy may protect their newborns from asthma.
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Asda owners see festive fall
Asda supermarket chain owner Wal-Mart Stores Inc has revealed December sales were below analysts' forecasts and has slashed the company’s annual profit targets.
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Food chain initiatives aided by training
Farmers and food producers can benefit from a series of specialist courses being rolled out in 2009 by the Farexchange Partnership, a new initiative for developing sustainable and secure food supply chains.
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ArticleNFU attacks government 'indifference'
The National Farmers Union's vice president blasted the government for its indifference and inaccurate information at the Oxford Farming Conference.
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ArticleFirst plants in ground at Thanet Earth
The ground-breaking UK greenhouse complex, Thanet Earth, has had its very low carbon status confirmed just weeks after half a million tomato and pepper plants settled in its greenhouses.
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Dutch packaging chief honoured
The departing chief executive of Europe’s leading packaging company, Arie de Bruijn, was decorated with a Royal Honour during his farewell celebration from Euro Pool System International.
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ArticleStockbridge speaks out in pesticide row
The Stockbridge Technology Centre (STC) has lent its weight in the campaign against the proposed EU pesticide laws due to be decided upon on Monday.
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Farmers urged to look to future
Linking Environment and Farming (LEAF) is encouraging every farmer in the UK to ‘Step up to the Marque’ during Future of Farming Week, which takes place on March 16-22, 2009.
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Inaugural Dubai produce fair announced
The first dedicated international trade fair for fresh fruits and vegetables in the Middle East is set to take place in March.
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Antioxidants show no cancer prevention signs
Antioxidant supplements often used by health food shops do not reduce your risk of developing cancer, according to a trial involving more than 7,500 women.
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ArticleSainsbury's reports 'best-ever' Christmas
Sainsbury’s, the first of the major supermarkets to report its trading figures, is boasting of its ‘best-ever’ Christmas amid a sea of uncertainty in the retail industry.
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Ozone storage to be examined
An industry seminar dedicated to studying the controlled use of Ozone is set to take place next week.
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ArticleBakkavör head declares UK 'world leader'
The UK is leading the way in the global fresh prepared food market - but the industry must ensure it puts consumer needs first, Ágúst Gudmundsson of the Bakkavör Group has warned.
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Europe invests heavily in food safety
Europe’s top food safety body has approved €73 million (£70m) of investment into scientific development and expertise.
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Banana declared immune from recession
Global food giant Chiquita Brands International has declared the banana “recession resistant” after analysing its 2008 results.
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ArticleM&S closes stores and axes more than 1000 staff
Marks & Spencer (M&S) will cut 1,230 jobs and close 27 stores after reporting one of its worst Christmas trading performances ever.
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New pepper to debut in Israel
A new “Ever-Green” pepper exported in its latter stages is to make its debut at the international agricultural exhibition, Agro Mashov, 2009 in Israel.
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Record figures for Anglia
Cambridge-based Anglia Business Solutions has announced a record 2008 trading year with a 25 per cent increase in turnover.
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ArticleExotic juice pips classic orange
The traditional British breakfast glass of orange juice is being spurned by early-risers in favour of more exotic flavours.
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Musgrave lands Tesco director
Musgrave Retail Partners GB has appointed Willie Hamilton to the position of trading director.