All articles by Ed Bedington – Page 51
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ArticlePrepared produce a winner at IFE
Tapping into the potential for convenient fresh produce was a theme uniting companies across the sector at IFE05 this week.
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Fridge to go at show
Petit Forestier's 'Fridge to go' vehicles were turning many a head at this week's IFE according to marketing manager Rebecca Bailey.
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Vegetable kebabs on show at IFE
Barfoots of Botley was hoping to appeal to the time-restricted consumer with its attractive range of sweetcorn and mixed vegetable kebabs at IFE.
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ArticleSA avocados in for a rollercoaster season
South African avocado producers are anticipating an up and down season in the UK, with a swing from initial under-supply to over supply later in the year.
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ArticleNext-day testing boost for industry
Scientists are offering what they describe as a “get-out-of-jail-free card” to the fresh produce industry with the launch of a next-day pesticide residue testing service.
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ArticleBond to take top spot at Asda
Asda has appointed Andy Bond to the position of president following the departure of Tony DeNunzio.
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Morrisons issues profit warning
A profit warning has seen shares in Morrisons drop by around three per cent.
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ArticleUnwashed salads on offer
Langmead Farms was at IFE to promote its latest range of unwashed salad leaves.
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Heavenly show for Florette
Florette UK showed off its Heavenly Veg steamer pots at IFE05 following the official launch of the range into Tesco this week.
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ArticleBanana war kills off Banana Group
The ongoing banana war has claimed a new victim - promotional body the Banana Group.
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BRC offers translation for standards
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) is publishing Spanish, German, Swedish, French, Dutch and Norwegian translations of its revised Global Food Standard (GFS) that comes into force on 1 July 2005.
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Brandes buys more Sainsbury's shares
Takeover speculation surrounding Sainsbury’s could be on the rise following a move by Brandes, the US fund management group, to increase its holding in the UK retailer.
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Flavin surprised by Fyffes court action
DCC chief executive Jim Flavin told Dublin’s High Court that the company never believed Fyffes could be serious about bringing legal proceedings over the sale of DCC’s shareholding in Fyffes
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Budget welcomed by retail sector
Chancellor Gordon Brown claimed the UK has experienced the longest period of economic growth since records began in 1701 during his budget announcement.
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Tesco looks to property deal
Tesco has signed a sale-and-leaseback deal on 14 of its sites, generating £366 million.
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Asda aims for Incredibles success with kids
Asda has teamed up with animation giants Disney in a bid to promote healthy eating to children.
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ArticleHuge opportunity for local fruit and veg
Retailers are being urged to get more local when it comes to sourcing fruit and vegetables, according to a new survey.
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Co-op aims to get back on track
The Co-operative Group is hoping to see a turn-around in fortune, although restructuring has yet to yield any significant benefits.
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Retailers take on new finance directors
Both Marks & Spencer and Sainsbury’s have appointed new finance directors after months of searching.
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ArticleConsumers are starting to ignore food scares
UK consumers are suffering from a food scare overload and are simply ignoring advice, scientists have claimed.