All articles by Anna Sbuttoni – Page 47
-
ArticleMacfrut to open its doors in April
Italian horticultural trade fair Macfrut will take place in “city of fruit” Cesena, Italy, April 26-28.
-
Article
Grape flesh just as good for your heart
The flesh of grapes is as good for your heart as the skin, according researchers in the US and Italy.
-
Article
M&S to link up with Taiwan retailer
Marks & Spencer is to launch a joint venture with one of Taiwan’s leading retailers in May a bid to strengthen its overseas presence.
-
ArticleSex sells garlic
Garlic sales were boosted by almost a third after it was named an aphrodisiac in adverts for a BBC food show, according to supermarket giant Asda.
-
Article
Retail giants join up to fight unfair working conditions
Four of the world’s most powerful retailers are to link up to make sure suppliers’ working conditions are fair.
-
Article
Free lorry stickers for National Chip Week
The British Potato Council is calling lorry drivers to support National Chip Week by displaying stickers on their vehicles.
-
Article
Mud to boost shelf life at Asda
Mud could be the latest method for improving the shelf life of potatoes and carrots, according to Asda.
-
ArticleGrapes in full flow
Chile is expecting a bumper grape season according to the exporters’ association as the first fruit begins to arrive in the UK.
-
Article
EC discusses import licences for garlic
A European Commission discussion paper on the introduction of import licences for selected products related to garlic is being compiled, Defra told the Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC) on Friday.
-
ArticleSpanish peppers in hot water
Prices for peppers soared this week as supplies from Almeria continued to be disrupted by the recent discovery in Germany of an unauthorised pesticide on crops.
-
Article
TNS: Tills jingled at Christmas
Fears of a poor Christmas for grocery retailers were “unfounded”, TNS data revealed on Wednesday.
-
Article
Broccoli genes uncovered
The Biotechnology & Biological Sciences Research Council has awarded almost £500,000 to a team at Warwick HRI to identify genes in broccoli to extend its shelf-life and maintain its nutritional value for longer.
-
ArticleSainsbury's announces record sales
Justin King, Sainsbury’s chief executive, has reported that “recovery is firmly on track” following record sales in the week before Christmas.
-
ArticleChilean avos feel US heat
A prolonged Californian season and increased access for Mexican producers has been making life difficult for Chilean avocado growers in the US, but their European campaign is topping last year’s high.
-
Article
Morrisons beats Christmas expectations
Morrisons, one of the ‘big four’ UK retailers, today reported a better-than-expected Christmas trading period after a “muted” start.
-
ArticleTesco struggles to “set record straight”
Tesco has been accused of launching a spin campaign in order to defend its position as a market heavyweight as the Competition Commission inquiry into the grocery sector prepares to release its initial findings.
-
ArticleM&S on track for recovery
Stuart Rose, chief executive of Marks & Spencer, has announced that the retailer has completed the first part of its recovery plan.
-
ArticleOrganic farmers hit back at Defra secretary
The organic food industry has blasted Defra secretary David Miliband after he said there was no proof that organic produce was healthier than ordinary food.
-
ArticleClubcard brains see profits soar
Dunnhumby, the marketing company behind the Tesco Clubcard, saw a 50 per cent increase in profit and sales growth last year, the firm has reported.
-
Article
£4m campaign launched for GDA labels
A £4m promotional campaign for nutritional labels that show guideline daily amounts (GDA) is to kick off today.