All articles by Ed Bedington – Page 43
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ArticleTesco pledges support for Red Tractor
Farming leaders have welcomed Tesco’s announcement of a package of measures to help raise the profile of the Red Tractor Logo.
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Tomato recipes demonstrated
Tomato expert Polly Tyrer took over the basement kitchen at John Lewis’ flagship store in London’s Oxford Street to demonstrate various recipes from Simply Tomatoes, her book co-written with the TGA.
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US strawberries hit by frost
US farmers have fallen foul of bad weather, with a recent freeze damaging strawberries and some of the apple crop in the central New York area.
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ArticleKeelings opens ground breaking pepper facility
Bertie Ahern, Ireland’s Taoiseach, has helped launch a new ground breaking pepper growing facility.
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Morrison to step back
Sir Ken Morrison is set to take a back seat in the running of Morrisons, it has been reported.
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EU seeks exemption for fruit and veg
The European Union is likely to seek exemptions for fruit and vegetables from cuts in farm tariffs under the current Doha round of trade talks, Peter Mandelson, trade commissioner has said.
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ArticleFood research gets a £5m government boost
Government ministers have announced a £5 million package of grants to help deliver food which is healthier, tastier and safer.
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Fresh conference gears up
More than 350 delegates are expected to attend FRESH2005 in Budapest next week.
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Philippines exporters tackle Mexico
An investigation into the reported use of the brand name "Manila" on Mexican mangoes has been launched by the Philippines government.
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ArticleNZ growers look to WTO over Aussie tactics
New Zealand pipfruit growers are banding together to take on Australia through the World Trade Organisation.
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Late payers cause problems
Late payments are causing significant problems for small and medium sized manufacturing businesses.
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ArticleM&S sees profits drop
Marks & Spencer has announced a major profits slide, having seen its takings fall by almost a fifth last year.
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McDonalds becomes sector's largest apple buyer
Fast-food giants McDonalds has become the leading purchaser of apples in the US foodservice sector with the launch of a new product.
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Morrisons gains support
Embattled Sir Ken Morrison has received a boost of support from an unexpected source.
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MBL aims for independents with new appointment
Musgrave Budgens Londis (MBL) has appointed Mark Aylwin as supply chain director.
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Cosmetic vs taste in battle for consumer purse
Retailers are unlikely to change their attitudes to the cosmetic appearance of fruit and vegetables, according to Steve Ridge, Somerfield’s technical solutions director.
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Florette's sweet meal
Florette’s latest offer was a tasty starter for guests at the Re:fresh Awards dinner.
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Beckham support needed for fruit and veg
Parents want celebrities to get behind the government's healthy eating initiatives, according to Michelle Smyth, principal public affairs officer at Which?
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Morrisons looks to Norman
Morrisons bosses are rumoured to be considering approaching former Asda boss Archie Norman to take on the chief executive role.
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Tesco pays out £220m in bonuses
Bonuses have pushed Tesco boss Sir Terry Leahy’s pay beyond the £3 million mark, according to reports.