All articles by Elizabeth O'Keefe – Page 33
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Foreign bodies report is potential bestseller
The world’s largest market research resource, Research and Markets, says its report entitled Detecting Foreign Bodies in Food is a potential bestseller.
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A new manifesto for London freight
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has launched its manifesto for freight operations in the capital, entitled Delivering London.
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Food culture in jeopardy thanks to CC
The Competition Commission's (CC) findings hold up a green light to greater mass production of Britain's food and drink and yet more giant supermarkets, says the national director of the Guild of Fine Food.
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Poll reveals recruitment difficulties
The struggle to recruit top-quality employees in the food and grocery industry is getting harder, according to IGD.
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Funding available for recycling projects
Recycling service providers servicing the hospitality and catering sector, including local authorities, are being invited to apply for funding of up to £67,000 to develop and expand their service to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) for projects of between three and 12 months, as part of a new funding support scheme launched by WRAP (Waste & Resources Action Programme).
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ArticleNew guidance should carry warning
The new guidance designed to help directors understand their health and safety obligations, published by the Health and Safety Commission (HSC) and the Institute of Directors (IoD), may cause more harm than good, warns law firm DWF.
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CC in the doghouse
The Competition Commission’s (CC) preliminary findings in its third report in seven years into the UK’s grocery sector have caused alarm in many quarters.
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RADA aids Jamaican fruit production
More than 500 farmers in Jamaica have been assisted in planting 1,328 hectares of fruit trees by the Rural Agricultural Development Authority’s (RADA) fruit tree crop project.
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ArticleDutch success for Syngenta
S&G brand’s first International Open Day in Andijk, the Netherlands, last month, was a great success, according to Syngenta Seeds.
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ArticleOnion and carrot event to set new record
This year’s Biennial Onion and Carrot Conference is set to be the biggest yet, with more than 500 members of the onion and carrot industries expected to attend.
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ArticleNew ESA sales director for Thermo King
Thermo King has appointed a new ESA sales director, Kay Henze, formerly of Dole.
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ArticleNew rose catalogue from Bloemenveiling Aalsmeer
Dutch rose auction, Bloemenveiling Aalsmeer has launched its new rose catalogue.
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ArticlePFM still going strong
International packaging specialist, the PFM Group celebrated its 20th anniversary at its Leeds based operation last week with an open day and tour of the UK subsidiary’s facilities, as well as a couple of announcements.
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Horti Fair back on form
This year’s International Horti Fair in Amsterdam, which was held from October 9-12, confirmed its top position as a leading horticultural showcase and attracted 46,846 horticultural professionals from 108 countries.
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Street market traders call for change
Transport for London (TfL) and the congestion charge came under fire at the London Assembly’s public meeting entitled ‘What is the future for markets in London?’ at Toynbee Hall, east London, on October 16.
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ArticleMushroom packaging setting green agenda
Sharpak has announced a recycling alternative for the mushroom industry, as it attempts to stay ahead of the pace in the green age.
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Science Business launches Policy Bridge
To mark its second anniversary, Science Business publishing Ltd is launching an innovative and unprecedented tool to breathe fresh air and life into EU policy making.
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ArticleApples galore in Ludlow
The Ludlow Food Centre, Bromfield celebrated the country’s official Apple Day, October, 20, with a weekend of fun family activities and tutored tastings.
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ArticleKentish apples shine through
Award winning Cox and other English varieties of locally grown, award winning apples and pears are available for sampling at Asda stores in Kent, throughout October.
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Repeat performance from PA
Top grower, Humber VHB has met seasonal demand by hiring high-specification, automatic packaging equipment from Packaging Automatic Ltd (PA) once again.