All articles by Elspeth Waters – Page 12
-
ArticleAsda shouts about all things green
Asda has responded to environment secretary David Miliband’s order for retailers to become more environment-friendly by stepping up its commitments to reduce food and packaging waste from its stores.
-
ArticleBCGA to showcase varietal advances
The British Carrot Growers’ Association (BCGA) will showcase 35 varieties at its annual open day in October.
-
Article
Syngenta gets sole grip of Anderline
Syngenta Bioline has launched spider mite predator sachet Anderline in a controlled release sachet (CRS), and is the only company to produce Amblyseius andersoni commercially, according to sales manager Andrew Stevenson.
-
Article
Northern logistics suppliers to home in on Harrogate
The third annual Logistics Link North exhibition will take place at the Yorkshire Event Centre (YEC), Harrogate, on September 20, according to its organisers.
-
ArticleStrong sales for UK gras
This year’s UK asparagus season mostly hit the mark thanks to a comprehensive PR campaign, which helped boost sales throughout the domestic window.
-
Article
Stressed soft fruit better for health
‘Stressing’ soft-fruit crops through the growing period could help enhance their nutritional benefits and offer new opportunities for breeding, Dr Chris Atkinson told delegates at this year’s Meiosis Soft Fruit Conference & Fruit Walk, at East Malling in Kent.
-
ArticleCranberries boost immunity
New research has found cranberries may offer defence against food poisoning, thanks to the fruit’s ability to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.
-
Article
EFSA calls for feedback
The central message from last week’s European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) Stakeholder Consultative Platform was a call for feedback from stakeholders in taking the Authority forward.
-
Article
Dutch jv to offer full package
Frumac - an alliance between Dutch grading equipment companies Van Wamel BV of Beneden-Leeuwen (PERFECT) and Burg’s Machinefabriek BV of Oostdijk-Krabbendijke (BMF) - has been launched to offer complete solutions in the grading and packing of fruit and vegetables.
-
Article
New appointment for AFS
Assured Food Standards (AFS) has appointed Professor Mark Tatchell as chairman of the Assured Produce Board and AFS Board member for horticulture.
-
ArticleHealthy menu pays off for McDonald's
Introducing healthier menu options has paid dividends for McDonald’s as the fast-food chain reports its biggest hike in European sales for a decade.
-
Article
Sweet tooths eat more fruit than salty snackers
People with sweet tooths generally eat more fruit than people who like savoury snacks, according to research by Cornell University in New York.
-
Article
Potato growers to get digital wake-up call
The British Potato Council has launched a service to help levy-payers profit more efficiently from industry-wide research.
-
ArticleRooney gets the red card from Asda
Asda has dropped Wayne Rooney as the face of its promotional campaign this week after his poor performance in the World Cup.
-
ArticleNew Reglone regs to provide greater flexibility
New recommendations for the use of potato desiccant Reglone will allow growers to desiccate their crops in all soil conditions, according to Jon Ogborn, technical manager at Syngenta.
-
Article
Agrexco offers ocean taste with salty Orache
A fresh herb that that could reduce the need to add salt to food is now available in limited volumes from Agrexco.
-
Article
Morrisons causes a stir with strawb price drop
Morrisons has upset the balanced strawberry supply situation this week by unexpectedly dropping its prices.
-
ArticleGovernment takes firm view on pesticides
The government’s decision to waive further statutory controls on pesticide use has been met with conflicting responses within the industry.
-
ArticleS&A dismisses allegations of mistreatment
Major UK strawberry supplier S&A Produce has dismissed allegations in the national press that it has been mistreating labourers, and said the biggest threat to supply this week has been restrictions to picking caused by the extreme temperatures.
-
Article
Upward climb for Vietnamese exports
Vietnam’s fresh produce exports generated US$136 million (£74m) in the first half of this year, marking an annual rise of more than 14.3 per cent, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD).