All articles by Anna Sbuttoni – Page 33
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ArticleUK growers to get climate change chance
The effects of climate change are set to open up opportunities for UK growers, with the market for home-grown fruit and vegetables that are traditionally produced in hotter climates in for a boost, a new report has predicted.
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ArticlePublic inquiry for strawberry grower
A public inquiry into planning permission for polytunnels at a medium-sized farm in Herefordshire is set to open next week.
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ArticleCranberry juice on top in virus study
The health benefits of cranberry juice may even extend to protecting against viruses, a new study has found.
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ArticlePotato campaign hots up
Two key messages from the British Potato Council’s (BPC) awareness campaign - that potatoes are healthy and low in fat - have made an impact on UK consumers, a study has found.
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ArticleBarfoots brings out sweetcorn nibblers
Barfoots of Botley unveiled sweetcorn nibblers aimed at the foodservice sector and next summer’s BBQ market last week.
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Retail planning must offer flexible mix
The British Property Federation (BPF) has responded to the Competition Commission’s findings on the UK grocery market by calling for the local planning process to pre-empt competition issues by establishing where retail developments should go.
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ArticleRedbridge AFI closes at Western International
Redbridge AFI pulled down its shutters for the last time on Western International Market this week, officially closing on Wednesday.
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Profit surprise for Fresh Del Monte Inc
Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc has posted a third-quarter profit, boosted by lower costs and strong banana sales.
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ArticleWaitrose md backs Competition Commission report
Waitrose managing director Mark Price has said he supports the Competition Commission’s provisional report “without hesitation”, but admitted there are “tweaks that could be made”.
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ArticleSainsbury's pledges to co-operate fully with CC
Sainsbury’s has welcomed the Competition Commission’s provisional findings as they “bring the investigation nearer to its conclusion”.
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ArticleIntercrop introduces Simply Fresh salad bags
A new range of branded bagged salads has been unveiled by the Intercrop Group.
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ArticleTesco boss hits back at Competition Commission
Tesco boss Sir Terry Leahy has stood up to the UK grocery market inquiry by the Competition Commission by claiming the retail giant’s 15 million customers each week are the best regulators there are.
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ArticleFDF unveils five-fold environmental ambition
The Food & Drink Federation (FDF) made a bold commitment to the environment this week, with the launch of an ambitious five-fold plan.
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Delta Two needs to raise £500m for Sainsbury's bid
Qatar-backed fund Delta Two has told supermarket giant Sainsbury's that it needs to raise a further £500 million in order to make its bid, it has been reported.
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ArticleGreenvale AP steps up on-pack info
Greenvale AP has improved the efficiency of its product coding process, following collaboration with coding and marking specialist Markem.
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ArticleAnya spuds toasted as Taste of Britain
Anya potatoes scooped a silver award for best seasonal food at the second annual Taste of Britain Awards, run by the Daily Telegraph and Sainsbury’s, to recognise the best of British food and drink.
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ArticleBritish Potato 2007 set to be bigger than ever
The British Potato Council-led event for the UK sector - British Potato 2007 - is promising to be bigger than ever.
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ArticleMash masterclass at Waitrose
Waitrose embraced the drop in temperatures this week by introducing a spud that makes “master mash” to its range this week.
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MEPs push for investigation into supermarket food prices
The Conservatives have urged the European Commission to investigate food price increases, claiming that supermarket mark-ups are outstripping commodity price rises.
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Growers told to gear up for storage issues
Potato growers must get sprouting control programmes underway as soon as possible, the British Potato Council (BPC) has advised.