All articles by Ed Bedington – Page 19
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Redbridge moves down under
Redbridge Worldfresh has set up a new operation in New Zealand to source southern hemisphere fruit.
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Retailers fail to promote fresh produce
Supermarkets are promoting unhealthy products ahead of fresh produce, according to a new survey.
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ArticleTesco signs up to Eat in Colour
UK number one supermarket Tesco is putting its muscle behind the proposed campaign to put fresh produce centre stage in the minds of consumers.
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Wendy's scraps fruit offer
US fast-food giant Wendy’s has dealt a blow to the healthy eating movement after scrubbing fruit salads from its menu.
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ArticleSafeway brand to disappear this weekend
It is the end of an ear as the Safeway brand will finally disappear from the UK high street this weekend.
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ArticleBerry sales soar
Supermarket sales of British strawberries and raspberries have soared for the 11th successive year, recording a 17 per cent increase in sales, British Summer Fruits has announced.
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Ireland pledges €3m to support healthy eating
The Irish government has promised €3 million in funding to tackle obesity next year.
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Pupils demonstrate fruity innovation
School children in the Northwest have come up with a range of innovative food design ideas as part of a competition to promote careers in the food and drink manufacturing industries.
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ArticleCanary Islands promotional push
Canary Islands producers are offering consumers the opportunity to claim a free recipe book with tomato purchases.
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Tesco rumours of US move
Tesco is refusing to confirm speculation it is about to take a 49 per cent stake in US retailer Meijer.
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ArticleBranston brings Smile to Tesco Finest
The first potatoes to be marketed under Tesco’s premium ‘Finest’ label start appearing in store this week.
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Rust-resistant leeks leaked
Rust-proof leeks are the latest development to be launched by scientists at Warwick HRI.
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Innovation award launched at Fruit Logistica 2006
Innovative companies are being given the chance to put themselves in the spot light at this year’s Fruit Logistica.
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ArticleAward winning asparagus
An asparagus variety, which breeders claim has outstanding performance, sustainability, marketability and industry impact, topped entries in the inaugural “Seed of the Year” competition in Canada recently.
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Mildew resistant onion developed
A seed-breeder is celebrating its success after creating a new onion hybrid resistant to downy mildew.
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Union calls for supermarket regulator
Union bosses are calling for the supermarket sector to have its own regulator.
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ArticleSprout hopes for green Christmas
Brussels sprout growers are hoping for a merry Christmas this year, with high quality and strong demand.
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Ukrainian opportunity
Ukraine offers considerable opportunities when it comes to fruit and vegetable exports, a conference is set to claim.
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Princess Royal to close farming conference
HRH The Princess Royal will give the closing address to the 60th Oxford Farming Conference on January 5, 2006.
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Scientists offered in fire blight dispute
The Victorian government in Australia has offered the services of its scientists to the horticultural industry in preparing submissions to a new report on fire blight, expected to be released soon.