All articles by Alex Lawson – Page 202
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New Zealand potato date set
The implications of changing food habits will be explored at the upcoming World Potato Congress (WPC) to be held in New Zealand next March.
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Students celebrate rare trees
Horticultural students at Writtle College, Essex have been celebrating National Tree Week (NTW) by planting unusual tree species.
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East Anglia gets marketing
Long Sutton Agricultural Society is holding a marketing conference covering farmers’, growers’ and horticulturalists’ needs next month.
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Convenience summit announced
The annual Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) summit has been announced with an impressive list of speakers for next April.
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New waste directory published
The online Waste Directory has been expanded to help small- and medium-sized businesses comply with waste disposal laws in the UK.
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Barcelona to host CIES meet
The CIES food safety conference is returning to the glamorous city of Bareclona after a five-year absence.
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Climate change workshop for UK farmers
Farmers in north-west England are being invited to a workshop to discuss the risks and opportunities climate change presents to their businesses.
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ArticleM&S dedicates apple to Amelia
Marks & Spencer has launched a new variety of apple, named in tribute to an employee’s daughter who died this year.
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German technology fair returns
The fifth Anuga FoodTec trade fair focusing on technological advancement in the food and drink industry has been announced.
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Tesco drops £1.9m libel suit
A Thai business journalist sued for £1.9 million of libel damages by Tesco Lotus has reached an agreement with the supermarket chain to end the suit, according to The Guardian newspaper.
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ArticleGreen award for Lowhub
Sustainable fresh produce transport pioneer Lowhub has been rewarded for its commitment to new techniques in the shape of a Wandsworth council award.
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World food summit unveiled
The programme of speakers for the prestigious annual CIES World Food Business Summit has been announced.
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Guernsey growers branch out
Producers in Guernsey are branching into alternative crops, according to a new report from the Guernsey Growers’ Association.
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New lows for contaminated herbs
Levels of salmonella bacteria in fresh herbs in the UK are at an all time low, according to a new study by the Health Protection Agency (HPA).
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Freshconex Berlin anticipation grows
Businesses are gearing up for February’s annual Freshconex fresh-cut produce conference in Berlin by logging on in droves to the event’s website.
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Waitrose presses forward with new plans
Waitrose is going ahead with its expansion plans despite the economic downturn, which has hit its market share hard.
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Climate change report welcomed
The government’s climate change report has been welcomed by the agricultural community, despite its somewhat inconclusive findings.
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ArticlePotato supplier to build "state-of-the-art" factory
Branston Ltd is investing £2.6 million in its Lincolnshire site, sparking the creation of 60 new jobs.
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Freight industry to foot huge tax bill
The tax rises on fuel duty implemented today could result in a bill of more than £500 million for the freight industry.
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Obese kids "need more fresh produce"
Overweight or obese children use up antioxidants from fruit and vegetables much faster than other children, according to the University of Newcastle.