All articles by Alex Lawson – Page 50
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ArticleThe Co-op takes on 1,700 new managers
The Co-operative Group has announced that it is to take on around 1,700 extra management staff in its food stores.
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Article'Sustainable intensification' uptake urged
Growers and farmers have been urged to create a new system of “sustainable intensification” in an attempt to address the findings of the Foresight report.
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ArticleMVS Food Services ceases trading
MVS Food Services Ltd has ceased trading. The East Peckham, Kent-based company stopped trading on 14 January, with administrators FRP Advisory LLP subsequently appointed.
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ArticleFourayes hires new operations manager
Bramley specialist Fourayes has appointed Neil Hodgetts as its new operations manager.
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Fera reworks plant health inspections
Fera Plant Health will be introducing changes to its procedures for plant health inspections at certain ports of entry, following the increased provision of inspectors at these sites.
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ArticleFingerlimes scoop FLIA award
Limeburst Fingerlimes has landed the prestigious Fruit Logistica Innovation Award (FLIA), beating off stiff competition from nine other nominees.
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ArticleNew Morrisons supply into Dover
George Hammond plc has secured a new service from Seatrade with the backing of the Port of Dover in the UK.
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'Lazy' UK organic support derided
The UK offers little support for organic food and farming compared with its European neighbours, according to a new report from the Soil Association.
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ArticleFormer Waitrose boss takes BRC role
Steven Esom, former executive director of food at Marks & Spencer and md of Waitrose, has been appointed as chairman of BRC Trading Ltd, the commercial arm of the British Retail Consortium (BRC).
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Investment hits profits at G’s Growers
G’s Growers has invested almost £5 million in new equipment in the past year as it looks to “safeguard supply and reduce production costs”.
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ArticleNFU turns microscope on horticulture
A major new study to get to the heart of West Midlands’ horticulture has been launched to boost business and explore fresh produce opportunities.
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Shelf life to save Cox
The declining demand for Cox promises to be reversed thanks to its significantly improved eating quality and shelf life over the past two seasons.
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ArticleBerry Gardens appoints new R&D director
Soft fruit specialist taps into decades of expertise with appointment of Richard Harnden as its new director of research
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ArticleSainsbury’s plays cue-pid
Sainsbury’s has revealed its soppy side this Valentine’s Day with the launch of a heart-shaped cucumber.
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ArticleIrish report calls for retail ‘fairness’ code
Growers in the Irish Republic are being put under unfair pressure by major retailers, according to a report by a parliamentary committee drawn from all the major parties.
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ArticleBerry Gardens appoints research boss
Berry Gardens has appointed Richard Harnden to the position of director of research.
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ArticleChange at the top at Exosect
Crop protection specialist Exosect has announced two new appointments at the company.
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ArticleMarketing switch ‘will pay off’ for Scripps
Adrian Scripps took a measured gamble as it looked to capitalise on a challenging market featuring “aggressive pricing by the multiples”, the company has revealed.
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Farm Secure increases stake in Colorsfruit
The consolidation of South African exporter Colorsfruit has been completed following the decision by a leading South African agri-business group Farm Secure to increase its shareholding in the company.
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ArticleNorthern Irish mushroom investment made
Northern Irish mushroom grower JF McKenna has invested over £50,000 in research and development with help from Invest Northern Ireland, to create an innovative mushroom growing house.