All articles by Alex Lawson – Page 93
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ArticleTesco and Sainsbury's back organic campaign
The EU has approved funding for the UK’s first generic promotional campaign to increase awareness of the benefits of organic food with the backing of Sainsbury’s, Tesco, and Waitrose, among others.
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ArticleProduce sales unabated after England exit
As the England football team’s hopes were dashed, fears that the produce industry could see a fall in its phenomenal cross-category sales proved unfounded.
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ArticleRDA cuts throw horticulture in jeopardy
Regional Development Agencies will be scrapped as part of the government’s swingeing economic cuts, the coalition confirmed last week, putting vital research and business development in jeopardy.
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ArticleM&S commits soft-fruit blunder
Marks & Spencer was left embarrassed and apologetic after it undermined its own local sourcing boasts at the Royal Highland Show last week.
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ArticleTanzanian avocados hit the UK
Mack Multiples has predicted a rosy future for Tanzanian avocados after receiving 20 tonnes of the fruit last week.
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ArticleEU organic logo comes into force
New EU rules on organic food labelling including the requirement to display the new EU organic logo, have come into force today, 1 July 2010.
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Rotterdam firm emerges from Seabrex ashes
New company Rotterdam Fruit Wharf has emerged with the backing of parent company SEA-invest to pick up where the bankrupt firm Seabrex left off.
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Brakes and John Lewis team up
Foodservice giant Brakes has teamed up with John Lewis to launch the BritDish chef competition for British Food Fortnight.
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ArticleSoil Association director resigns
Soil Association director, Patrick Holden is stepping down after 15 years in post to focus on international food security work.
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ArticleFood industry to lead UK economy
Fresh produce companies could prove vital in leading the country out of recession as the government leans on the private sector to plug the hole in the economy.
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ArticleProduce World forecasts acquisitions
One of the UK’s largest produce traders has forecast a spate of mergers and acquisitions but warned companies must be more realistic about their worth.
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ArticleMoroccans plan major exports increase
Moroccan producers are planning to double fruit and veg exports to the UK in the next five years to take advantage of stagnating European production.
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ArticleBramley boss unveiled in FPC role
One of the UK produce industry’s most respected players is to take on a role at the Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC).
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ArticleDole South Africa unveils grape plans
Dole South Africa has released details about its new series of grape cultivars to be marketed under the Mando brand.
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ArticleFresh convenience players positive
The first-ever Fresh Convenience Congress saw prepared and fresh-cut produce players meet in London last week to mark a way forward for the growing category.
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M&S launches convenient salads
Marks & Spencer has relaunched its Food on the Move range as it looks to capitalise on the convenience market through the summer
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ArticleValencian citrus set for fall
Growers in Valencia are already forecasting a decrease in the 2010-11 citrus crop as high winds have caused fruit-set problems.
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ArticleUK sees garlic delays
Home-grown garlic production has come on stream following a two- to three-week delay to the start of supply.
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Irish growers clamour for state aid
Potato and vegetable growers in the Irish Republic, who were promised a state aid package to help them cope with severe crop losses during last winter’s big freeze-up, are still waiting for compensation almost six months later.
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Produce players in SA harassment scheme
Up to 5,000 South African workers on wine, fruit and vegetable farms stand to benefit from a groundbreaking new training package targeting discrimination and sexual harassment in the workplace, thanks to a major new Comic Relief grant awarded to the Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI).