All articles by Elizabeth O'Keefe – Page 17
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NFU calls for new direction
National Farmers’ Union (NFU) president Peter Kendall will make an urgent call for a new direction at Defra at the Royal Show, July 3-6, demanding the addition of a new Public Service Agreement (PSA) for productive agriculture.
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EMR to provide research tours at Fruit Focus
East Malling Research (EMR) will showcase recent results and new projects in fruit research at Fruit Focus 2008, focusing particularly on water use in strawberry production.
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ArticleNo job too far for PA
Blue Skies Products has decided to continue its affiliation with Packaging Automation Ltd (PA), and has called the leading tray sealer manufacturer in to service its machines.
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NFU: AWB out of step with reality
The outcome of the Agricultural Wages Board over the conditions underpinning the 2008 Agricultural Wages Order has been deemed “disappointing” by the National Farmers’ Union (NFU).
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ArticleFlorette: First summer-long TV campaign
The UK prepared salad specialist Florette has devised a thermal advertising package designed to offer a more targeted consumer campaign and marketing impact this summer.
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EuropaBio confirms new secretary general
EuropaBio confirmed the appointment of Willy de Greef to become the new secretary general of EuropaBio following the retirement of Dr Johan Vanhemelrijck, at its Annual General Assembly held June 26th in Brussels.
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ArticleVertiCrop to launch at Royal Show
Due to launch at the Royal Show on July 3, VertiCrop is a new rotating high-density vertical growing system developed by US company Valcent Products Inc.
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Food and drink skills academy continues to expand
Six new training providers have been accredited to join the National Skills Academy (NSA) for Food and Drink Manufacturing.
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ArticlePro-Force to the rescue
Pro-Force Ltd, together with the SCION Group of Growers, has formulated a plan to assist fresh produce growers in sourcing crop picker requirements, with the added benefit of increased productivity through an investment in focussed training.
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Get ready to be enriched
Enrich, the Northwest Food and Drink Hub, has officially opened for business.
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ArticleFrench apple growers on tour
The French Embassy took a group of French apple growers and exporters on a tour of New Spitalfields Market on Wednesday morning, with the aim of promoting the UK market’s many outlets for French apples.
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Spears prove their worth
Hargreaves Plants has announced that asparagus variety Guelph Millennium peaks production in June.
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Floral industry chair steps downs
Chair of Lantra’s Floristry Industry Group, Sandie Griffith, has stepped down after nine years of working with the industry to develop fit-for-purpose training and qualification standards.
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NSF-CMi expands to serve Asia-Pacific region
Leading international food safety and assurance company NSF-CMi has opened its new regional headquarters for Asia-Pacific in Bangkok, Thailand.
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Supermarkets resist hygiene ratings plan
Some of the UK’s largest grocers have severely criticised the Food Standards Agency’s (FSA) controversial proposals for supermarkets to be covered by a UK-wide rating system measuring food hygiene standards.
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Asda and Morrisons gain momentum
Both Asda and Morrisons are enjoying growth ahead of the market, at the expense of Tesco and Sainsbury's, latest TNS figures reveal.
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ArticleSuccess at Writtle College
The School of Horticulture at Writtle College has announced student Sarah Tull as the inaugural successor of the Seabrook scholarship.
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Budapest: conference on farmer marketing
Leading a consortium the Scottish Agricultural College (SAC) and Greek company Harvest Commodities Ltd will hold a one-day Policy Conference called Farmer Marketing: Opportunities and Challenges, with support from the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO).
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ArticleFirst organic business for Western International
Western International’s first dedicated organic fresh produce company B&S Organics will open its doors at the wholesale market’s £19 million new site, near London Heathrow Airport, on July 7.
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Free workshop for North East farmers
Farming Futures has invited North East farmers to a free workshop on the business opportunities and risks involved with climate change.