All articles by Emma Twyning – Page 3
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ArticleAppletiser expands its brand
Fizzy fruit juice brand Appletiser is launching a 100 per cent natural pear juice drink.
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ArticleCI toms on course
The Canary Islands tomato season is on course to finish in June on the back of continued good quality, according to Foods from Spain.
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ArticlePomegranates could curb lung cancer
Pomegranates could help in the fight against lung cancer, according to new research.
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FPB criticises "disappointing" agenda
The Forum of Private Businesses (FPB) has dubbed the European Commission’s agenda for 2007 “disappointing from the small business perspective”.
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Hussmann sells service arm to WR Refrigeration
Refrigeration specialist Hussmann Europe Ltd has sold its UK service and contracting business to Leicester-based WR Refrigeration Ltd.
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ArticleRudolph potatoes make store debut
Vegetable specialist Fenmarc Produce gave away over 100 kilos of its new Rudolph potato variety at an Asda store in York this week.
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Tesco drops in customer loyalty rankings
Tesco customer loyalty could be waning, two new market research surveys suggest.
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Rosehips - the new superfood?
Rosehips could help reduce the effects of inflammatory diseases, new research suggests.
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ArticleIsraeli cue debut
Lea Valley-based salad specialist Abbey View Produce has received what it thinks could be the UK’s first delivery of long-type cucumbers from Israel and cucumbers from Senegal.
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ArticleSun World expands into Europe
US-based Sun World International has announced the opening of new offices in Europe.
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Southern hemisphere apple warning
Southern hemisphere apple exporters must be careful not to upset the market balance once their season begins, European top-fruit sector representatives are warning.
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Heaven-sent pesticide from BASF
BASF has announced the approval of a new herbicide designed to control Charlock, Common Poppy, Fat-hen, Black-bindweed and other polygonums in young peas and beans.
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ArticleIndie retailers blast supermarket tactics
A representative of the independent retail sector is dismayed at supermarket tactics over the Competition Commission inquiry into the grocery market.
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ArticleBerry sales soar
More than £204 million of British berries were sold through UK supermarkets this year. This represents an overall increase of 6.8 per cent to 53,000 tonnes of fruit, despite 2006 being an extremely challenging year for the industry.
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Tesco meets price-cut criticism
A plan by Tesco to offer massive discounts on Christmas shopping bills has prompted criticism from rival retailers.
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WWF in organic move
Worldwide Fruit (WWF) is to introduce a range of lesser-known organic apple varieties to ensure that UK apple growers meet demands following an upsurge in retail interest in organic produce.
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ArticleTiny Tangerines at M&S
The world’s smallest tangerines will make a UK debut this Christmas at Marks & Spencer.
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ArticleIsreal capitalises on health boom
The israeli fresh produce industry is hoping to capitalise on the increasing trend for “functional foods” with the development of several new fruit and vegetable varieties.
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ArticleFresh produce faces tough times
Nearly a third of fresh produce companies will see a dip in profits next year, according to the latest Plimsoll analysis.The publisher found that, while 2006 has been a highly competitive year for the UK sector, 2007 promises even tougher times.
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ArticlePoupart reshuffles
Laurence Olins will hand over his role as group managing director of the Poupart Group to his cousin Adam Olins on January 1, 2007, and become executive chairman of the group.