All articles by Emma Twyning – Page 7
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Group call for greater biofuel commitment
A cross-industry group is urging the government to show a greater commitment to the use of biofuel in UK transport.
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Tornado hits El Ejido, Almeria
A tornado and accompanying heavy rainfall that hit El Ejido in Almeria yesterday morning have damaged crops and caused havoc across the region.
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Somerfield to outsource IT department
Somerfield is reportedly planning to transfer nearly 120 IT jobs from its Bristol head office to a consultancy in India in a bid to reduce costs.
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Easiweigh launches low-cost weigh-pack solution
Easiweigh Ltd has launched an integrated weighing and bagging system for start-up operations and low-volume producers.
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ArticleCapespan to adapt to world order
Capespan Fruit Division’s ceo Louis Kriel has vowed that Capespan will see changes in the fruit trade as opportunities for global growth and that the company will continue to “adapt in tandem with the world.”
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ArticleDel Monte launches snack bags in schools
Del Monte Fresh is this month launching a new range of fruit and vegetable snack bags into the UK’s primary schools.
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Government guidance notes to help out-of-hours delivery
Government guidance notes on night curfews for lorry operations should help local authorities improve out-of-hours delivery arrangements, to the benefit of retailers, daytime road users and local residents, according to the Freight Transport Association.
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Scrubber to rival SmartFresh?
An ethylene scrubbing system from France could provide growers with an effective chemical-free solution to storing fruit.
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ArticleFrupac invests in people
Peterborough-based third-party fruit packer Frupac has commissioned the Assessment Network to help it achieve Investors in People (IiP) accreditation.
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October retail sales dip
Retail sales fell during October, ending a seven-month reign of growth, but food sales bucked the trend with “healthy sales growth”, according to a distributive trades survey.
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NFU launches online survey
The National Farmers Union is calling on fruit, vegetable and flower growers to take part in a new online survey to help build a better picture of the industry.
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ArticleZespri profits down
New Zealand kiwifruit giant Zespri has announced a 10 per cent decline in half-year profits, posting a consolidated, unaudited after-tax figure of $24.9 million (£8.7m) for the six months to September 30.
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BPC explores opportunities for seed breeders
The British Potato Council (BPC) will explore opportunities in the potato seed industry at a special event in Scotland next month.
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Leafy greens increase brain power in elderly
Leafy green vegetables could help boost mental ability in older adults, new evidence suggests.
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ArticleConference volumes curbed
Heavy russetting on English Conference pears brought on by erratic weather conditions this year will see saleable volumes of the variety significantly reduced, according to industry experts.
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White chicory on stream at Jack Buck Growers
Jack Buck Growers has announced the availability of its new-season white chicory.
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ArticleOrange juice prices to rise
Weather-related shortages of juicing oranges around the world could see the price of freshly squeezed juice rise by up to 30p a litre, according to experts.
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Largest ever celebration for British produce
This year's fifth annual British Food fortnight was the largest celebration of British produce to date, organisers have announced.
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World's first purple tomato under development
US researchers are developing the world’s first purple tomato, which contains the same health-giving property as the blueberry.
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ArticleHaysom praises Holbeach
Chief executive of the learning and skills Council (LSC) Mark Haysom has praised the University of Lincoln’s specialist food technology and manufacturing centre following a visit to talk to its staff and local employers.