All articles by Alex Lawson – Page 56
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ArticleHazeldene expands operations
Salad supplier Hazeldene is set to bring around 25 jobs to the area after being given the green light for a £1.7m factory expansion.
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ArticleBerry Congress heads stateside
This year's Global Berry Congress is to take place on 6-8 April 2011 at the Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa on Del Monte Golf Course, in Monterey, California.
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ArticleThai government steps in over export ban
The Thai government has said it is conducting quality inspections on all shipments of 16 vegetables that face a possible ban from the EU to ensure there will be no exports of insect-contaminated fresh produce.
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Wealmoor upbeat for new year
Importer Wealmoor has predicted its recent investment programme will give it a strong platform for growth and sustainability despite the current pressure on industry margins.
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ArticleAsda price obsession ‘hides quality message’
Asda may be losing the quality message with its relentless drive to be seen as having the lowest prices, one analyst has warned.
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ArticleYorkshire pea brand launched
A pea growing co-operative is launching a new regional brand for the vegetable, Yorkshire Peas.
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ArticleDirect sourcing 'could drive recruitment'
Initiatives such as Tesco’s Global Food Sourcing scheme could bolster third party businesses and drive employment.
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Verdict reached in potato separator case
An argument over a potato separator has been settled in court after a legal wrangle over its components.
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ArticleLittle Big Voice strengthens PR team
London-based marketing collective The Little Big Voice has further expanded its PR capability with the appointment of Susannah Ashfield (below) in the role of PR manager.
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ArticleCo-operative deals with Q4 adversity
The Co-operative Group declared its Christmas performace “solid” against the backdrop of a tough trading environment exacerbated by severe weather conditions.
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ArticlePoor weather holds back Tesco sales
Tesco said severe winter weather held back its Christmas trading performance as it posted modest sales growth.
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AV Produce assets to be sold off
Hopes that AV Produce and Albert Vinson could be sold to new owners have faded after administrators confirmed they are now selling off the companies’ assets.
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ArticleSouth Africa counts rain cost
The South African table grape export crop could be as much as five million cartons lower following damage by rain in some of the production regions.
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ArticleFenmarc Produce relaunches website
Fresh produce grower and packer Fenmarc Produce has relaunched its website to include brand information, news updates and a seasonal calender.
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ArticleEosta creates specialist division
Dutch organics firm Eosta has launched a new division to market exotic, specialty and “forgotten” fresh produce.
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Kenya overcomes ash cloud setback
Strong prices for Kenyan fruit and vegetables boosted an export trade which dropped in volume but gained in earnings.
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ArticleLincolnshire supplier relocates
A Lincolnshire supplier has moved premises after five years of sustained growth in the foodservice sector.
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Produce standards meeting imminent
The International Federation for Produce Standards (IFPS) is holding a forum on global harmonisation of fresh produce standards on 10 February 2011 at Fruit Logistica.
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ArticleFDF appoints innovation manager
Business support organisation The Food and Drink Forum has appointed former MBM employee Mark Nicholson as its new manufacturing innovation manager.