All articles by Alex Lawson – Page 46

  • Anthony Snell
    Article

    Berry Gardens adds to board

    2011-03-14T12:01:02Z

    Berry Gardens has announced the appointment of two senior soft-fruit figures to its board.

  • Joanne Denney-Finch
    Article

    Manufacturers eye up e-stores

    2011-03-14T10:01:01Z

    More than a quarter of food and grocery manufacturers said they would consider building their own e-stores in the future in a bid to engage directly with shoppers online.

  • Greenvale AP triples profit
    Article

    Greenvale AP triples profit

    2011-03-14T08:01:02Z

    Potato supplier Greenvale AP has increased its profits threefold despite turnover falling in a “highly competitive market”.

  • Article

    Dutch peppers set for fall

    2011-03-13T15:01:01Z

    A seasonal survey conducted by vegetable seed companies in the Netherlands has indicated that the country's total pepper production is set to be around 40ha lower on aggregate in 2011.

  • Caroline Spelman
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    Adjudicator details still on ice as draft bill nears

    2011-03-13T09:01:01Z

    DEFRA secretary Caroline Spelman and business secretary Vince Cable have still not met to discuss the details of the groceries adjudicator, despite a draft bill being imminent.

  • Article

    Tarragon troubles as supplies run short

    2011-03-12T15:01:01Z

    Tarragon supplies are running short due to weather problems in Israel. New Covent Garden Market wholesaler Desiree has been struggling to procure the specialist herb either directly or through its supplier VHB.

  • Article

    Azurance lands Kurdistan contract

    2011-03-12T13:01:01Z

    UK management consultancy Azurance has been awarded an important contract to work with producers in Kurdistan.

  • Simon Martin and Gregg Wallace at IFE
    Article

    Lincolnshire on show at IFE

    2011-03-12T11:01:02Z

    QV Foods/Fresh Approach is to exhibit at IFE 2011 as part of a drive to promote Lincolnshire.

  • Jim Paice
    Article

    Re:fresh 2011 gathers Paice

    2011-03-12T09:01:01Z

    DEFRA food and farming minister Jim Paice has been confirmed as a speaker at this year’s Re:fresh conference on May 19.

  • Article

    Chilean firm Aconex “in difficulties”

    2011-03-11T10:01:01Z

    Exportadora Aconex could become the fourth Chilean fresh fruit exporter to go out of business in the last 12 months together with Catania, Trinidad Exports and EcoAustral.

  • Tom Taylor
    Article

    AHDB gets green light for Stoneleigh

    2011-03-11T09:01:01Z

    The green light has finally been given by the Cabinet Office for the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) to set up its permanent home at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire.

  • Article

    Morrisons acquires US fresh stake

    2011-03-10T15:07:25Z

    UK retailer looks ahead to the potential launch of an online service by investing €37m in Fresh Direct

  • Morrisons acquires US fresh stake
    Article

    Morrisons acquires US fresh stake

    2011-03-10T11:10:10Z

    Morrisons has acquired a stake in a US grocery business in a deal which will see ceo Dalton Philips join the company's board.

  • Dominic Dyer
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    Pesticide sector issues warning to government

    2011-03-10T09:01:02Z

    The UK pesticide sector have urged the government to maintain current controls on the use and distribution of pesticides as the EU Sustainable Use Directive is implemented into UK law.

  • Jobs on the line at Exotic Farm Produce
    Article

    Jobs on the line at Exotic Farm Produce

    2011-03-10T08:01:01Z

    Exotic Farm Produce’s site (EFP) in Kirton, Lincolnshire is entering a 90-day consultation period with staff to propose its closure, which puts the 116 employees at the site at risk of redundancy.

  • Article

    Compass makes senior appointment

    2011-03-09T15:01:02Z

    Compass Group UK & Ireland has announced appointed Andy Harris as managing director of Restaurant Associates, from spring 2011.

  • Article

    'Local food' claims under fire

    2011-03-09T13:01:01Z

    Deliciouslyorkshire is supporting the government’s call to ensure all local food claims are genuine, following a report that almost a fifth of foods labelled "local" in England and Wales are making the claim falsely.

  • Article

    Potatoes under watery spotlight

    2011-03-09T10:01:01Z

    A research team is being backed by The Food and Drink iNet is to turn the spotlight on the potato supply chain's water usage from growing to processing.

  • Rob Shelley
    Article

    Fruitways signs up Maritime

    2011-03-09T09:01:01Z

    Maritime Cargo Services (MCS) has been appointed as the nominated agent for UK customs clearance and forwarding by South African exporter Fruitways.

  • NCGM decision draws closer
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    NCGM decision draws closer

    2011-03-09T08:01:01Z

    The working transition of New Covent Garden Market businesses will provide the crux of the market authority’s decision to shape its future.