All articles by Alex Lawson – Page 66
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ArticleImmigration raid at Western International
A UK Border Agency raid on two wholesalers at Western International Market last week brought six arrests after illegal immigrants were found to be working at the produce hub.
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ArticleIsraeli organic grapefruit sendings begin
Israeli exporter Agrexco has revealed that it has now started exporting its Carmel-branded BioTOP organic red grapefruit, after hot weather caused an initial delay in the ripening of the fruit.
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ArticleTop chef fronts Bramley competition
The New Bramley Classic competition has been launched with top chef Mark Hix teaming up with goodtoknow.co.uk.
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ArticleMaersk stables ship after 2009 losses
Logistics giant Maersk has reported a significant recovery from last year's nine-month loss of $700m.
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ArticleBA hit with £90m fine over cargo cartel
The European Commission has fined British Airways as well as some of the world's biggest airlines for its involvement in a price-fixing cargo cartel that ran between 1999 and 2006.
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ArticleSpanish winter salads promotion launched
A new promotional campaign has been launched to promote Spanish salads to British shoppers during their main winter season.
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ArticleItalian Jazz apples set for UK
The first volumes of Jazz apples grown in the major Italian production area of Alto Adige are set to hit the market this year.
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ArticleBartlett Staffordshire parsnip strikes gold
Lichfield vegetable grower R&RW Bartlett has launched a new brand of parsnips to promote the county of Staffordshire.
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Local premium at supermarket stores
A new study has revealed significant mark-ups on fruit, vegetables and other products in three major supermarkets' local stores.
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ArticleQV Foods defends supermarkets
Growers should take a closer look at their own operations rather than blaming supermarkets for all the industry’s problems, QV Foods’ sales and marketing director Simon Martin has claimed
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ArticlePink Lady crop prospects high
The 2010/11 Pink Lady crop could prove to be the best yet in terms of quality, according to growers.
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Five new apple varieties unveiled
A series of five brand new apples, named the Sweet Resistants, were unveiled by Italian fresh produce breeder Consorzio Italiano Vivaisti last week.
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ArticleIrish bank protest over losses
Angry Irish growers staged an all-day picket at two Ulster Bank branches last week. They were protesting against the bank’s decision to put a wholesaler into receivership, leaving them with losses of €300,000 for unpaid supplies.
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Apple orchards offered options
Apple players should make take inspiration from vineyards in the way that they showcase and promote their offer, industry leaders heard at Italian trade show Interpoma last week.
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UK pays back European cash
The UK has moved to confirm monies the EU has demanded due to late payments and overshooting financial limits procedures have been paid.
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Spanish aim for persimon growth
The Spanish persimon industry aims to double the fruit’s consumption in the UK in three years.
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ArticleBirmingham market plans back on table
Plans to re-house Birmingham’s wholesale market are back on the agenda and could be considered by the council cabinet office as early as next month.
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ArticleSignum gains lettuce approval
The protectant and systemic-acting fungicide Signum has been reapproved for lettuce and strawberries following the produce’s removal earlier in the year.
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ADAS lands best consultancy award
Environmental consultancy ADAS scooped the ‘Best Consultancy to Work For’ award for a second year running at Edie Environmental Excellence Awards at London’s prestigious Hurlingham Club this month.
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ArticleGrocery firms struggle to recruit staff
Almost a quarter of food and grocery businesses are unable to recruit employees capable of even basic food technology skills to fill positions.