All articles by Alex Lawson – Page 29
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ArticleAviko trials carbon projects
Aviko has said it is “exploring opportunities” for reducing carbon emissions throughout its product transport chain with the launch of green trials.
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Damco launches tracking app
Freight forwarding and supply chain management company Damco has released a new smartphone application aimed at providing its customers with a fast and simple way to check the status of its logistic services.
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ArticleSouth African grape exports fall
The South African Table Grape Industry (SATI) has announced that the country's grape exports dropped significantly in 2011, with the final export volume being 13 per cent below last year's level.
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Universities increase Fairtrade awareness
The People & Planet Green League 2011 has revealed an improvement in the Fairtrade and ethical performance of 142 universities over the past year.
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New chair lined up for GLA
Margaret McKinlay, former acting CEO at the Immigration Advisory Service, has been selected as the preferred candidate to take over as chair of the Gangmasters Licensing Authority (GLA)
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ArticleSpaniards hit back at London show
Roque Garcia Simon, vice-president of growers association Hortyfruta, made a stand to reassure consumers of the quality and integrity of Andalusian fresh produce at Taste of London.
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ArticleDole to take refinancing measures
Dole Food Company has decided it needs more operating flexibility and plans to refinance its current senior secured credit facilities.
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ArticleMorrisons produce boss makes switch
Morrisons fresh produce trading controller has moved to take charge of its new flower business.
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ArticleEMR science boss to speak at FPJ conference
East Malling Research head of science Chris Atkinson and former Concordia chair Robert Mitchell MBE have joined the FPJ Conferences - South East event schedule this Thursday.
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ArticlePetition puts pressure on watercress perception
The Watercess Company (TWC) is looking to convince both the multiples and consumers that the edible flowers that can occur on a watercress crop are not only harmless but an addition to the average pack of watercress leaves.
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ArticleSpanish drive Picota campaign in UK
This year’s Spanish Picota cherry campaign is set to reach the UK this week, with exporters hoping to build on 2010’s record sales volumes through a consumer-targeted promotional drive.
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English top-fruit production hit
English top-fruit growers are battling difficult production conditions ahead of the new season after air frost damage in early March hit crops.
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ArticleThe Co-operative Farms plans new venture
The Co-operative Farms is planning to set up a soft-fruit site in Kent or Cambridgeshire within the next 12 months.
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ArticleQueen honours Robert Mitchell
Kent top-fruit grower and former Concordia chairman Robert Mitchell has been awarded an MBE for services to young people in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List 2011.
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ArticleBerry Gardens kicks-off UK cherry season
Berry Gardens grower AR Neaves & Sons has become one of the first in the UK to supply the supermarkets with English cherries this season.
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ArticleScots count losses after storms hit soft fruit
Scottish soft-fruit growers are dealing with the fallout of high winds that swept the country last month as they approach what should be the peak of their season.
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BIS throws weight behind markets growth
The UK is to push forward entrepreneurship in retail markets led by the department of business, innovation and skills, following a meeting in parliament.
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ArticleNew pea provenance brand launched
Anglia Pea Growers, which struck a deal with own-label frozen fresh produce supplier Ardo UK last year after being dropped by Bird’s Eye, will be the focus of a new brand, Who Grew My Peas?
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Agrexco faces tough financial test
Israeli exporter Agrexco revealed it made a loss of some Shk70m (€14.2m) during 2010 on turnover of Shk2.5bn (€508m).