All articles by Ed Bedington – Page 38
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ArticleSainsbury's customers facing disappointment?
Consumers rushing out to buy Sainsbury’s new stoneless avocado could be disappointed on a number of levels.
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Freight bosses hit out at government
Freight bosses have hit out at the government for what it describes as its abandonment of the Lorry Road User charging scheme, without any apparent replacement plans.
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Ava puts in appearance at G8
World leaders are being given the chance to sample the new Ava branded strawberry.
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Baugur under pressure as Somerfield unveils mixed results
Speculation is mounting that Baugur is set to walk away from its £1 billion Somerfield bid.
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Retailers disappointed with interest rates
Retail bosses have express disappointment at the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee’s decision to leave interest rates unchanged at 4.75 per cent.
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Outspan delivers with TCS
A specialist vehicle supplier is celebrating after landing a major contract with citrus-giants Outspan fresh.
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ArticleAsda axes 1,000 jobs
Asda has announced plans to axe up to 1,000 jobs as part of a review of staffing levels.
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Bees stung in budget cuts
The British Bee-keepers’ Association (BBKA) is warning of threats to top-fruit crops as a result of government plans to cut spending on bee-health inspection from 2008.
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ArticleBach conducts a CGM tour
Lord Bach has paid his first visit to New Covent Garden Market in his new role as food and farming minister.
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Retailers exempt from organic produce ruling
Retail bosses have welcomed a government decision to exempt them from new rules on storing organic produce.
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ArticleTaiwan aims for the UK market
Producers from Taiwan are looking to break into the UK market following a recent government fact-finding mission.
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Chileans must unite to promote food and drink
Chile’s food and drink industry should promote itself as a single entity, according to an influential fresh produce leader.
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Baugur shrugs off charges
Somerfield bidder Baugur is refusing to pull out of the race for the UK chain, despite the fact five senior staff are facing fraud charges.
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ArticleTesco's fruit and salad sales explosion
UK consumers last week bought a record volume of Tesco fruit and salads as they shaped up for the summer holidays, the retailer said.
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Fresh Direct's fresh awards
Fresh Direct, winner of the 2005 Carmel Foodservice Supplier of the Year at the Re:fresh awards in May, has won another accolade - Oxfordshire Business of the Year.
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ArticleAsda performs u-turn on Pink Lady
Pink Lady branded apple producers are celebrating after Asda performed a u-turn on its policy of stocking the fruit.
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Restructure for HEFF
Regional food group Heart of England fine foods (HEFF) has gone through a major restructure.
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Half of parents not encouraging healthy eating
Half of parents do not make their children eat a healthy diet, according to research.
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South Africans launch avocado month
Avocados are set to be in sharp consumer focus throughout July with the launch of the first UK Summer Avocado Month.
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ArticleFresh launch for Anona
A fresh produce company is aiming at the high-end catering sector with the launch of an innovative range of prepared produce.