All articles by Alex Lawson – Page 89
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ArticleMajor RPA review could turn tide
The review into the Rural Payments Agency (RPA) has been welcomed by industry if its recommendations are acted on and could “signal the beginning of a major push to transform the agency from a below-standard public body to an effective and cost-efficient one”.
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United Food & Commercial Workers - Apology
On 7 July, we published an article entitled ‘Tesco talks down US criticism’ in which we stated that a union
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ArticleBerry Gardens' strawberry sales down
While a number of factors have contributed to the decrease, Berry Gardens reports on a recovery for premium line sales.
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ArticleGarlic prices boom as smuggling is rife
Garlic has emerged as one of the world’s most prized commodities, with stories of smuggling and paranoia affecting those dealing with the product.
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ArticleFrench pears face promising year
Although a challenging year awaits French pear exporters, they have been cheered by a promising forecast from the Association Nationale Pommes Poires (ANPP).
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Irish farmers revolt against Tesco expansion
A major expansion in the Irish Republic by market leader Tesco has been criticised by the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA), which claims it will further reduce prices for producers and threaten the survival of local shops.
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ArticleIndustry hits out at "ridiculous" banana checks
European Commission and the Food Standards Agency should lift "ridiculous" checks on imported bananas from Dominican Republic now, according to the Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC).
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ArticleBlackberries set for blues-style boom
UK blackberry production is predicted to experience a surge similar to the boom blueberries have enjoyed in this country.
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ArticleBooths chairman gains honorary degree
Edwin Booth, chairman North West retailer Booths, has received an honorary degree from the University of Lancaster in recognition of his achievements as a highly successful local businessman.
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ArticleUS cherry expectations reined in
Final volume forecasts are being revised further downwards as the North West cherry season rolls on in the US.
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Judge overturns Dole pesticide ruling
A judge in the US has overturned an earlier ruling to award six Nicaraguans $2.3 million from the Dole Food Company, saying that the company was defrauded by the men's lawyers.
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ArticleBritish veg shows shoppers their roots
July has heralded the start of the new British roots season crop and despite some production issues, carrots and parsnips are set to appear on supermarket shelves in good volumes.
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New Kent strawberry unveiled at Fruit Focus
A new East Malling everbearing variety of strawberry will be unveiled at Fruit Focus and is set to hit UK supermarkets.
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Whole Foods reports poor sales
Whole Foods Market has reported a disappointing year as the American organic retailer battles against the rigours of recession and a trend away from organic foods.
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Fruit Focus to host crucial debate
The British fruit industry is to examine future challenges for science and research as it looks to secure its long-term future at Fruit Focus.
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ArticleWaitrose backs food security research
Research into global food security problems has been given a boost thanks to a new partnership between Waitrose and Aberystwyth University.
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Fepex supports European PO change
Spanish fresh produce federation Fepex has voted to support European Commission proposals governing changes to the provision of financial assistance to European fruit and vegetable producer organisations (POs), after plans to cut aid to fresh-cut companies were dropped.
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ArticleTozer Seeds holds stir fry trials open day
Tozer Seeds is to holding a stir fry product trial at their Millwater Nursery site in Cobham, Surrey later this year.
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ArticleUK mushrooms land £2.2m backing
The Mushroom Bureau has announced funding for a £2.2 million three year campaign to promote fresh mushrooms in the UK in a drive to increase consumption.
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ArticleWaitrose opens cookery school
Waitrose is to open a state-of-the-art cookery school in London to experiment with new recipes and ingredients.