All articles by Ed Bedington – Page 18
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Fruit and veg consumption aids memory
US researchers have found a link between fruit and vegetable consumption and memory loss in the elderly.
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New coating technology for seeds
Sakata Seed and the Hyogo Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Technology Center announced this week in Tokyo that they have established an innovative coating technology for seeds.
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Scientists investigate soft-fruit's brain boosting power
New Zealand scientists have been looking into the effects of berry consumption on the human mind.
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ArticleHealthy scheme provides free fruit and veg
A scheme to provide free fresh fruit and vegetables to young children and mums-to-be in Devon and Cornwall got underway this week.
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VI organises pesticide roadshow
Pesticide experts are to take to the road to give demonstrations on good pratice.
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Capespan's chairman honoured
Capespan's chairman, Paul Clüver, has been named as Business Personality of the Year 2005.
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Compass posts losses
Catering giant Compass has posted a drop of 9.9 per cent in annual profits.
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ArticleP&O in £3.3bn takeover
Ports and ferries business P&O has agreed to a £3.3 billion takeover deal by Dubai Ports World.
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ArticleClimate threat to UK production
Climate change could lead to a global food shortage, farming bosses have warned.
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Langmead launches Finest salads
Langmead Farms is celebrating the launch of an innovative salad offer under the Tesco Finest brand.
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ArticleOrganic waste tackled
More than a third of organic potatoes and 40 per cent of organic carrots do not make it onto supermarket shelves, new research published by the Food Chain Centre has revealed.
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Bengalese growers break into Europe
Herbs and vegetables from Bengal are being exported to Europe for the first time following a promotional campaign.
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ArticleM&S to introduce new tomato
A unique variety of Almerían green tomato could soon become a feature in UK fresh produce aisles if an impending trial by Marks & Spencer is successful.
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ArticlePotato views must be heard
British Potato Council chairman David Walker said it is vital the potato industry participates fully in the levy board consultation process that began with last week’s publication of the Radcliffe Report.
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Sainsbury's switches to online recruitment
Sainsbury’s is set to save £4 million by putting all its job advertisements online.
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Italian weather toll
The harsh weather conditions are beginning to take their toll in Italy, with growers reporting damage.
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ArticleRed Tractor in the limelight
The Red Tractor made a grand entrance at the BBC Good Food Show this week, with a little help from celebrity chef Anthony Worrall Thompson.
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Chinese challenge for fresh
Increasing Chinese fresh produce production will have an impact on world markets, but internal consumption means that the main export potential in the short-term might lie with vegetables.
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Sun World settles dispute with Israel
Sun World International has settled its long running dispute with growers in Israel.
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Tesco announces sales rise
Tesco has announced a group sales rise of 13.9 per cent for the third quarter.