All articles by Kathy Hammond – Page 24
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ArticleBerry Gardens helps open Sainsbury's new store
Soft-fruit supplier Berry Gardens was one of Sainsbury’s special guests at a store opening in Hereford.
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ArticleCompass unveils apprentice scheme
Foodservice company Compass is launching a professional apprenticeship programme for 16-18 year olds called The Chef’s Academy.
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German day of action set for Saturday
A day of action against food waste is scheduled for 25 August in Munich to launch the Good Food March in Germany.
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ArticleMurcia wants potato label for UK
Growers’ leaders in the Spanish region of Murcia are clamouring for a quality label for their potatoes to set them apart on the UK market.
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East Anglia prepares for potato event
This year’s “wettest drought in history” and the lessons to learn from it will be up for discussion in an address by Cranfield University’s Dr Jerry Knox at the East of England Potato Day on Thursday.
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ArticleEnvironmentalists launch bag-levy campaign
Retailers have spoken out about a campaign by environmentalists for a charge on all single-use carrier bags in England.
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ArticleNew rules coming for sprouted seeds
The European Commission is set to table specific rules to ensure the safety of seeds and sprouted seed production.
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ArticleFear grows for winter vegetables
Warm dry weather last week has not done much to allay vegetable growers’ fears over their summer crops as concern starts to grow for winter lines.
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ArticleViews sought on accommodation offset
The Low Pay Commission (LPC) is reviewing the accommodation offset and is consulting to obtain views from employers.
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ArticleFyffes makes non-executive appointment
Fyffes plc has appointed 47-year-old Robert Johnston as a non-executive director to its board.
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ArticleKenyan sweet potato boost
Growers in Kenya are doubling their production of sweet potatoes by switching to new orange flesh varieties
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ArticleKenyan sweet potato boost
Growers in Kenya are doubling their production of sweet potatoes by switching to new orange flesh varieties.
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ArticleAHDB makes new skills appointment
The Agriculture & Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has appointed Tess Howe to its newly created post of external skills project manager.
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ArticleSainsbury's announces renewable energy project
Sainsbury’s has announced that it is working with E.ON and Geothermal International to roll out the first phase of an innovative energy solution to up to 100 stores
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ArticleCitrus growers warn of disease threat
Spanish growers have warned that detection of disease on imports of citrus from third countries has risen, putting their own production under threat.
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ArticleDutch enhance logistics co-operation
Logistics services providers Post-Kogeko, Visbeen and DailyFresh Logistics are planning to make increased use of their collective expertise and experience by promoting joint growth and expanding the scope of their services.
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ArticleEating out growing in popularity
Frequency of eating out is at its highest for two years, although spend is down, according to foodservice consultancy Horizons
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ArticleEating out growing in popularity
Frequency of eating out is at its highest for two years, although spend is down, according to foodservice consultancy Horizons.
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Court date for World Flowers man
Simon Ball, formerly of World Flowers, has been charged with eight separate fraud offences and bailed to appear before Winchester Crown Court on 4 February next year.
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ArticleCopefrut forecasts big sales boost
Chilean fruit giant Copefrut is reportedly anticipating a 15 per cent rise in its sales next season.