All articles by John Broy – Page 38
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Last call for Bramley Awards
Retailers, manufacturers, caterers and growers have until July 11 to submit their entries for the Brammy Awards
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Search for agriculture achievers begins
The 2004 NFU Farming Excellence Awards were launched today as the UK looks for its highest achievers in agriculture and horticulture.
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Asda begins 5-a-day tour
Asda has begun a nationwide tour to promote the benefits of fresh fruit and healthy eating.
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IGD confirms convention
The IGD has confirmed the line-up for its annual convention at the Royal Lancaster Hotel, London on October 14.
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Covent Garden delight at Defra response
The Covent Garden Tenants Association (CGTA) has welcomed the statement by Defra in response to the review of the London Markets
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Lord slates former minister over GM claims
Michael Meacher MP has been condemned by Lord May, the president of the Royal Society, for giving an unfair view on the safety of GM food.
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EU ministers clash over CAP reforms
European ministers were at loggerheads over reform to the Common Agricultural Policy
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Bush launches tirade against EU GM stance
President Bush has lashed out in the trade war between Europe and America claiming unfounded suspicion of GM food was responsible for famine in Africa.
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BPC reveals more cases of potato blight
The British Potato Council (BPC) has revealed that further cases of potato blight have been confirmed bringing the total to 28 cases in the last 90 days
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Tesco announces Potato winners
Two Scottish potato growers will receive supplier awards from Tesco at the Royal Show next week
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Retailer-backed fund dishes out grant
The Farmers' Fund has granted English Food and Farming Partnerships (EFFP) £133,544 to undertake the "Foundations for Growth" project.
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BFG boss get nine per cent pay rise
The Big Food Group's chief executive Bill Grimsey saw his total pay rise by nine per cent last year to £836,472.
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Berry health study under way
The Institute for Food has announced a new study into the possible cancer-fighting properties of strawberries.
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Government lauds sustainable progress
Sir Don Curry who heads the independent implementation group under the government's strategy for sustainable farming said progress in the industry is encouraging.
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Sainsbury's getting house in order
Sainsbury's ceo Sir Peter Davis believes the group has a long way to go before challenging the likes of Tesco and Asda.
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Norsk Hydro to list on Norwegian exchange
Norsk Hydro, the Norwegian industrial conglomerate has announced it will seek a separate listing for its Agri business, the world's largest producer of fertilisers
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Corporation dismayed at Defra announcement
The Corporation of London has expressed its disappointment following Defra's announcements regarding the future of London's Wholesale Markets.
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Interfarm recommends potato protection
Interfarm UK Ltd is advising potato growers to switch to a stronger foliar protectant product as crops face the potential problems of disease
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PMA Fresh Summit registration
PMA Freshline has announced that the Produce Marketing Association's Fresh Summit registration brochure will be available on July 22 but online registration can be done now.
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Defra cold on Corporation plans for London's markets
Defra has finally responded to Nicholas Saphir's review of London's wholesale markets, and cast doubt on the route forward proposed by the Corporation of London.