All articles by Ed Bedington – Page 4
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ArticleFlorette expands into foodservice
Leading bagged salad brand Florette is expanding into the foodservice sector.
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Politicians tackle Asda on price
Northern Irish politicians are calling on Asda not to start a price war in the region.
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ArticleEat in Colour management named
Fresh produce leaders from across the sector have been unveiled as the men to lead the Eat in Colour campaign to boost fresh produce consumption in the UK.
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ArticleExotics set for growth on prepared
Exotic and stone fruit are set to be the next big areas of growth when it comes to prepared produce, according to fruit preservation specialists Agricoat.
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ArticleBarfoots boosts its business
A leading sweetcorn producer is branching out with a new range of innovative prepared products.
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Consumer focus on fruit and veg
Fruit and vegetables appear to be top of consumers’ minds when it comes to competition issues surrounding the big supermarkets.
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ArticleMack gets local with Sainsbury's
Mack Multiples has joined forces with Heart of England Fine Foods and Sainsbury’s to launch a scheme to promote West Midlands seasonal vegetables.
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Tesco expands in Czech Republic
Tesco is reported to be increasing its holdings in the Czech Republic with the purchase of 27 supermarkets.
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ArticleRedbridge targets C-store market
A fresh produce company is offering small retailers the chance to compete with the big multiples, thanks to the successful development of a new concept under the 5 A DAY banner.
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ArticleHeat helps with herbs
Red Deer Herbs is claiming to have developed a form of treatment for its products, which not only tackles bacteria, but also improves product appearance.
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ArticleGreenvale introduces potato with a twist
Potato supplier Greenvale is introducing a new twist to the UK potato market - with a little help from South Africa.
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Sainsbury's goes green on packaging
Sainsbury’s is trialing a fully compostable wrap on organic apples and potatoes in a bid to cut down on waste packagaing.
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Time gap confusion for freight sector
New EU regulations are set to cause confusion for lorry drivers, transport bosses are warning
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ArticleOliver extends Sainsbury's deal
Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has extended his deal with Sainsbury’s for another year, for a reported £1m fee.
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ArticleFarmers hit by budget
While fuel costs might not be rising for most, following the chancellor’s freeze on duty in yesterday’s budget, farming bosses were less happy.
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ArticlePesticide cancer claims attacked
Farming bosses have hit back at newspaper claims that pesticides in food could be triggering a rise in cancer cases.
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Sainsbury's pension struggle
Sainsbury’s staff could see their expected pensions slashed by more than half if they opt for a ‘cash balance’ scheme put forward by the supermarket last week according to independent experts.
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Israeli farmer protests planned
Israeli farmers are planning country-wide anti-government demonstrations in protest at what they see as the government's lack of ambition to sustain the country's agricultural sector as a national priority.
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ArticleMorrisons rhubarb sales on the up
Rhubarb is enjoying an unexpected renaissance, with UK sales doubling in the last year.
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ArticleMorrisons rallies round for breast cancer
Every Morrisons store across the UK donated £1 into a Breast Cancer Campaign collection bucket this week to take the total raised for Morrisons’ charity of the year to £1 million.