All articles by Elspeth Waters – Page 9
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Buried seeds spring to life after 200 years
Seeds that lay hidden in a notebook for more than 200 years have germinated successfully, according to scientists at the Millennium Seed Bank at Wakehurst Place, West Sussex.
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ArticleBig demand for little carrot
Chantenay carrots are set to be a big success - with sales doubling in line with production and public demand, according to Nottinghamshire co-operative Freshgro.
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A-Grade score for Ocado
Ocado, the online grocery retailer, has appointed BBC chairman Michael Grade as its first non-executive chairman.
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Jazz to support record-breaking grizzlies
Jazz apples will be doing their bit for endangered species this weekend, by providing nourishment to contestants in the Great Gorilla Run.
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MEPs to discuss future of local shops
Ahead of its series of fringe meetings at this year’s Political Party Conferences, the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) is to engage leading members of the European Parliament (MEPs) in the issue of the future of local shops.
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British berry gathering on the move
After 10 years in the Garden of England, the Soft Fruit Conference is undergoing a revamp and relocation to the Midlands.
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CMi branching out into plant propagation
CMi has been awarded UKAS accreditation for the Assured Plant Propagation Scheme.
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Healthy Start rolls out over UK
Following the success of a pilot in Cornwall and Devon last year, the Government’s Healthy Start scheme is to be rolled out nationwide from November.
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ArticleOnline push for chicory
Following on from its involvement in National Gut week promotions Jack Buck Growers, is launching a longer-term digital marketing campaign for chicory.
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Plant health controls still falling short
An evaluation of the systems for plant health import controls in the UK by the European Commission’s Food and Veterinary Office has uncovered major deficiencies in the implementation of the EU plant health directive in England and Wales.
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ArticleAgrexco hounded by pro-Palestine protesters
Police were called to Agrexco UK’s Hayes headquarters yesterday to prevent Palastine solidarity activists from disrupting its business.
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Waitrose top dog on organics
Waitrose is starting Organic Fortnight celebrations early this year, with the announcement that it stole the show at the recent Soil Association Organic Food Awards, picking up more accolades than any other retailer.
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ArticleAsda pledges to be all things to all people
Asda has announced plans to boost its organic and premium lines, while saving energy and maintaining low prices, in a bid to appeal to the full spectrum of shoppers.
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Muddy Boots hails Britannia
UK Health, safety and risk management specialist the National Britannia Group has signed up Muddy Boots’ Quickfire solution for its subsidiary, NB Certification Ltd, to reduce the reporting time for assessments of food producers and manufacturers.
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ArticleSainsbury's climbs on pro-bee bandwagon
Sainsbury’s is throwing its weight behind a recent drive to bring back the humble bumblebee, with a new project aimed at encouraging UK farmers to gear their sites up for biodiversity.
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French farmers protest against retail mark-ups
French farmers stormed Paris last week, choosing to sell their fruit and vegetables face to face in protest of the retail mark-ups heaped onto their products.
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Co-op and Spar forge buying alliance
The Co-op and Spar have announced the formation of a new buying alliance.
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MPS adds on quality assurance for nursery stock
Netherlands-based certification body MPS is adding a new quality assurance label for the nursery stock industry to its portfolio.
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ArticleColombian exporter strengthens organic offer
Established Colombian exporter of exotic fruit, herbs and vegetables, Frutexpo, is looking to develop the country’s organic sector, following growing demand for its produce in the UK and Europe.
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The importance of labels in NPD
Getting label information right is a key part of the production process for any food or drink, says Campden & Chorleywood Food Research Association Group.