All articles by Ed Bedington – Page 21
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Levy bodies must change
Levy bodies should be retained, but important changes are needed, an independent review has concluded.
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ArticleNew Zealand grubbing for survival
New Zealand’s apple industry has grubbed around 10 per cent of its orchard area since the end of the last harvest, but bosses claim it's not enough.
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Fruit growers praise Sainsbury's
Sainsbury’s has been praised for its commitment to British apples and pears.
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Australian industry to rationalise
The number of Australian fresh produce exporters will reduce from 4,300 to around 900 by 2015, an industry leader said this week.
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Tesco under fire for apple imports
Environmental campaigners have hit out at the supermarkets accusing them of failing UK apple producers.
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China offers opportunities for exporters
The growth of China as a nation will offer as many opportunities as threats to the industry, according to Jeffrey Rosensweig, a professor at the Goizueta Business School in Atlanta.
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ArticleAsda to replace a third of suppliers
Asda needs to get rid of around a third of its underperforming produce suppliers according to its category boss.
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Former OFT chief calls for retail inquiry
Former OFT boss John Bridgeman has called for a fresh investigation into the way the major multiples monopolise food retail in the UK.
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FTA calls for loading time change
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has called for a review of the 20-minute loading/unloading rule and other issues in a general assessment of parking enforcement for commercial vehicles in London.
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Carbon reduction project's £800,000 boost
Leading academics and industrialists are to work together on an £800,000 research project to reduce the amount of carbon dioxide released by the food industry.
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Tesco boost for dried fruits
UK consumers are showing increasing interest in health foods, including dried fruits, Tesco has claimed.
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Kiwifruit disappointment for Seeka
A major New Zealand kiwifruit grower and packer has announced a predicted short-fall in its annual interim profit report.
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ArticleKids knowledge gap shock
More than one in three children have no idea what a chip is made from, according to a recent survey.
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Potato show set for success
The British Potato Council’s biennial British Potato event looks set for success with a high number of ticket sales and exhibitors numbers already registered.
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Del Monte profit drop
Higher spending on promotion and production has cut Fresh Del Monte’s latest profits by more than half despite an upsurge in sales.
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Grape change for South African producer
This year’s South African grape season will spell great change for one of the Orange River region’s best-known suppliers.
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Parripak's board back to class
Board members at vegetable preparation specialist Parripak Foods have taken part in a competitive strategy masterclass in a bid to revitalise the business.
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ArticleRural business course for horticulture
Horticulturalists and other small land-based businesses are set to profit from a new foundation degree in rural business management developed in partnership between Hadlow College and Barclays Bank.
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Morrisons faces possible legal action
Morrisons could be set to face legal action for sex discrimination after offering a group of female staff less redundancy money than men.
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ArticlePolka proves popular
Polka, a primocane raspberry variety, is proving increasingly popular, according to Hargreaves Plants.