All articles by Alex Lawson – Page 69
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Argentinean blueberries exports arrive
Argentina’s 2010/11 blueberry exports have arrived on export markets two weeks earlier than last season with a larger supply than anticipated, according to the Argentinean Blueberry Committee.
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ArticleNew Latin American service for Tilbury
A new shipping route from the east coast of South America into the port of Tilbury has been created as the shipping industry recovers from the rigours of recession.
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EMR to host soft-fruit day
East Malling Research (EMR) station is to host a technical update on soft-fruit research at the site.
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M&S plans European relaunch
Supermarket chain Marks & Spencer is to venture back into mainland Europe after a decade-long hiatus away from the region.
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Capespan UK returns to profit
Capespan’s UK business has returned to profit in a tough trading environment after a restructure of the business.
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ArticleProduce businesses left on the brink
There are around 257 companies teetering on the bring of existence in the UK fresh produce trade, according to new analysis.
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ArticleMorrisons creates jobs for homeless
Morrisons is to create 1,000 jobs for homeless people in the next three years as part of a new partnership.
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Spanish salad supplier invests €28m
Spanish salad supplier Bonnysa is investing €28 million in upgrading its production capabilities on the Spanish mainland and in the Canary Islands.
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ArticleUK backed in European emissions debate
NFU president Peter Kendall has told a major European workshop UK farmers and growers are working hard to reduce emissions and mitigate against climate change in Brussels.
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ArticleTiger pears find their stripes
Tiger pears set to hit the market in the next four to five years were showcased at the National Fruit Show last week.
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Hadlow College to launch new academy
Hadlow College is to launch its fourth Fresh Start Academy next year.
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Anti-spill packaging devised
Children’s food company Benjoy Nutrition has announced the launch of its new healthy snack offering packaged in the Munchcup, which the group describes as the first anti-spill packaging of its kind anywhere in the world.
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Bee project reveals nutritional benefits
A pilot study on the effects of pollination has shown that there could be a nutritional benefit to the fruit.
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ArticleMarket partnership comes to fruition
Apple grower Manning’s will next week start supplying New Spitalfields Market-based Cook’s Delight with Jonagold apples and juice, as part of a link-up facilitated by the market’s business development manager Tim Williams.
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ArticleFood fears after Cable reveals LEPs
Concerns have been raised that the new Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs) fail to recognise food and farming as key sectors.
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ArticleStellar line-up for FPJ event
The NFU, Wealmoor, Cobrey Farms, Fresh Direct, Wychavon Council, Evesham Vale Growers, Humber VHB and Promar International are all set to take part in the FPJ Conferences - West Midlands event in Stratford-upon-Avon on 9 November.
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ArticleEMR welcomes government approach
The East Malling Trust has cautiously welcomed the outcome of last week’s comprehensive spending review from government.
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ArticleNFU calls for horticulture tsar
NFU horticultural advisor Chris Hartfield has called for a “horticultural careers tsar” to reposition the industry and pull in the next generation of talent.
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Browning appointed Soil Association director
The Soil Association has announced that Helen Browning will assume the role of director from early spring.