All articles by Anna Sbuttoni – Page 37
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ArticleBerryWorld mixes up soft fruit
BerryWorld launched a new mixed berry selection pack at Waitrose last month, fuelling a massive boost in sales of mixed fruit punnets.
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Private firms "prey for value hunters"
Privately owned fresh produce firms are looking increasing like potential takeover targets, according to a new report by business analysts Plimsoll Publishing.
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SMEs have web ambition
The internet is having a positive impact on the success of small retailers, a new study has found.
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Israeli fruit growers go to High court
Israeli fruit growers who have been denied licenses to employ foreign workers by the ministry of agriculture have taken their case to the High Court of Justice, asking the court to sever the connection between what the farmers feel is an unfair tax and the awarding of the licenses.
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ArticleFreshgro takes kids on carrot adventure
Primary school children received an education in the nutritional benefits of carrots last week after a visit to Freshgro Farm.
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Indian grapes see residues plummet
Indian grapes have enjoyed a drop in pesticide residue, a new report has found.
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The Greenery signs soft-fruit link up
A new strawberry breeding collaboration with the aim to develop varieties for the North European market was launched this week.
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Bananas and pineapples to go carbon neutral
A ground-breaking project that aims to set up a carbon neutral supply chain for bananas and pineapples supplied from Costa Rica to Europe and the US was launched last week.
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ArticleDatamonitor pinpoints "positive nutrition"
Consumers who are adopting healthier eating habits are actively seeking nutrient-rich food and drink, leading to increased sales of so-called “superfoods”, a new study has found.
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ArticleHerb campaign wears its halo
Fresh Herbs joined Morris dancers, welly wangers and cider and smoothie drinkers last weekend to hold its first ever stand at the Innocent Village Fete in Regent’s Park.
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CMi and Soil Asscociation Certification to form alliance
Two leading companies in conventional and organic certification are joining forces to create combined certification and assurance services to the UK.
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bpi.visqueen to sponsor PhD research
A study on how to take forward horticulture film technology in hotter climates is set to get underway at Lancaster University, with sponsorship from bpi.visqueen.
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ArticleNew Covent Garden Market reports growth
New Covent Garden Market released its annual report and accounts last week, showing promising growth for 2006-07.
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Asda to back Kent top fruit hit by hail
Asda has pledged to support Kent top-fruit growers by adjusting their specifications in the aftermath of hail this summer.
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ArticleNew recruit for The Greenery UK
The Greenery UK has appointed a new technical manager to handle its business with Sainsbury’s.
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ArticleSt Nicholas courts local for Tesco
Kent-based potato supplier St Nicholas Court Farms has unveiled its new regional marketing campaign for Tesco.
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NYK acquires 100 per cent of NYK LauritzenCool
NYK Reefers Limited has acquired the remaining 50 per cent share of NYKLauritzenCool AB from joint venture partner J Lauritzen A/S.
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Delta Two holds firm on Sainsbury's offer
Qatari-backed investment fund Delta Two is refusing to change the structure of its £10.6 billion bid for J Sainsbury plc, but there concerns over the level of debt.
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New BOPP film for Now Plastics
Now Plastics has launched its new degradable BOPP film to complement its existing range of BOPP and CPP film and bags.
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ArticleBranston finishes £2 million revamp
Branston Ltd completed a £2 million investment programme at its Scottish site last week.