All articles by Alex Lawson – Page 60
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ArticleMorrisons strong as Asda slips on top fruit
Morrisons has taken the plaudits for increasing its sales of English top fruit, but Asda has been told it still has work to do.
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HDC releases soft-fruit guide
A new publication providing updates on key issues for soft-fruit growers has been produced by the Horticultural Development Company (HDC).
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ArticleM&S launches convenience lines
New range designed to appeal to consumers looking to lower their meat consumption
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ArticleRonald Marquis dies, aged 78
Ronald Marquis, a former president of the Guernsey Committee for Horticulture, has died aged 78.
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Airfreight guide drawn up after bomb plot
The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) has drafted new recommendations for airfreight security following October’s failed parcel bomb plot on two US-bound flights.
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Christmas sales show promise
Retailers are predicting Christmas sales will be at least as good as last year.
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ArticleM&S launches convenience lines
UK premium retailer Marks & Spencer set to launch 10 fresh convenience lines aimed at consumers who are trying to eat more vegetables.
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ArticleFourayes hits Christmas television
Bramley grower and processor Fourayes is to appear on the Christmas special of BBC 1’s Jimmy Food Factory next week.
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Expoglobal to extend into pineapples
The Ecuadorean banana grower-shipper Expoglobal is to launch pineapple exports to Europe under the Don Alejo brand next year.
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Food price rise drives inflation
A record rise in food prices has driven a rise in inflation well above the Bank of England target.
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EC to overhaul product quality labels
Proposals are in place to bring "clarity" to EU schemes by placing them under one single piece of legislation.
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ArticleHuge UK solar parks to be built
Consultancy ADAS has teamed up with international solar photovoltaic (PV) experts Enfinity to begin work scoping sites and installing what will be the “UK’s biggest solar energy parks” once they are built.
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South West gears up for right royal festival
South West producers and catering outlets are gearing up for a Exeter Festival of South West Food & Drink with a regal feel.
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ArticleJazz Apples mark 2010 UK season
Despite the arctic weather, Jazz Apples once again set the recent BBC Good Food Show in Birmingham alight with celebrity chef Brian Turner even joining in the celebrations to mark the start of the British Jazz apple season.
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M&S walked away from Ocado deal
Marks & Spencer seriously considered a buy out of online grocery retailer Ocado before it floated on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) it has been revealed.
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ArticleHorticultural development fund launched
Growing concerns that vital applied horticultural research is in danger of being further eroded or lost due to funding shortages, has led to an industry partnership to offer a new programme of science fellowships.
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ArticleIrish create team to boost fresh production
An eight-member team has been appointed by Irish horticulture minister Ciaran Cuffe to implement recommendations aimed at boosting the output and value of the Republic’s fresh produce sector.
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ArticleProduce manufacturing drives forward
Electronic sorting and grading are two of the produce engineering drivers in the UK
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Produce manufacturing drives forward
The UK's manufacturing output has picked up with the fresh produce sector among those driving the increase.
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Controversial audit pack released
UK growers will hope the NFU Audit Pack will help ease the tensions that has emerged between growers and the union over the Red Tractor scheme.