All articles by Kathy Hammond – Page 55
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ArticleFreshfel challenges price perceptions
Consumer perceptions that fresh produce is expensive are not a true reflection of the marketplace and must be challenged by the industry, Freshfel has claimed.
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Spanish launch double-decker competition
Foods from Spain has launched its annual competition for primary schools in the UK giving youngsters the chance to win up to £2,000 in prize money and see their winning artwork on London buses.
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ArticlePeruvian land auction announced
Prime irrigated land suitable for horticultural production in the Lambayeque region of Peru is going up for auction.
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Food on the agenda at European Parliament
Legislation on food was at the top of the agenda in European Parliament committee meetings this week with important votes on genetic modification as well as draft measures to improve food quality.
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ArticleNHF makes research call
UK horticulture is in need of a significant research and innovation agenda to create the right environment for any future success.
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ArticleBeetle poses potato threat
The National Farmers’ Union is calling for speedy action to save the UK potato industry from a potentially devastating pest.
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ArticleStrong competition for new season citrus
Southern hemisphere citrus exports are likely to fall back this year although production will remain broadly in line with last season.
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Atradius launches new product for SMEs
Trade-credit insurer Atradius has teamed up with its appointed representative CMR, to launch Modula First, a new trade credit insurance product aimed at helping smaller businesses manage their trade credit
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ArticleMorrisons puts the pressure on
Morrisons is putting “enormous pressure” on its fresh produce buyers in the midst of a UK retailer price war.
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Agency-worker rules guidance sought
The Fresh Produce Consortium is seeking comment on a draft of new guidance for agency workers regulations by 11 April.
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Greenery profits dip on sales rise
Dutch produce giant The Greenery has seen profits dip although sales have increased.
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ArticleM&S posts solid Q4 on food
Marks & Spencer food sales have delivered a Q4 result of consistent improvement and increased market share, according to a trading statement released on Wednesday.
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Produce opportunities for graduates open up
The Institution of Occupational Safety & Health (IOSH) Food and Drink Group is piloting a shadowing scheme, to give graduates the opportunity of at least three months experience with a company in the food and drinks industry.
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ArticleSunshine lifts Waitrose produce sales
Waitrose customers responded well to the first glimpse of spring-time sunshine last week and soft fruit was one of the best performing categories in the whole store with impressive year-on-year figures, according to Tom Athron, finance director at the upmarket retailer.
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ArticleYorkshire importer in Kentish acquisition
Major Yorkshire fresh produce wholesaler GT Produce is to acquire the business of Kent based RS Fruits Ltd, which specialises in the marketing of English fruit including apples, plums, cherries and pears.
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ArticleBerry supply weathers Spanish storm
UK strawberry importer Lisons expects supplies from Spain to remain steady through to Easter despite recent inclement weather.
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Interflora battles M&S
Interflora is hopeful that the EU’s Court of Justice will rule in its favour over an ongoing dispute with Marks & Spencer.
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ArticleChefs lobby for cookery lessons
Ten of the UK’s best known chefs including Gary Rhodes, Jamie Oliver, Thomasina Miers and Ainsley Harriott have written to education secretary Michael Gove urging him to keep practical cooking lessons on the curriculum for all secondary school pupils.
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ArticleWatercress edges closer to TSG status
UK watercress growers have passed the first stage in their quest for Traditional Speciality Guaranteed (TSG) status and have received backing from farming minister Jim Paice.
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ArticleGrocery growth takes a dip
The latest grocery share figures from Kantar Worldpanel for the 12 weeks ending 20 March show a sharp dip in supermarkets’ growth rate from 3.9 per cent last month to 2.6 per cent.