All articles by Laura Gould – Page 23
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Article"Wounded animals" at risk
More than 100 well-known fresh produce businesses are “wounded animals ripe for the picking”, offering buy-out opportunities at the risk of thousands of jobs, according to a new report by Plimsoll Publishing.
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Spain Europe's organic leader
Spain has more organic production than any other country in Europe, according to figures unveiled at organic trade fair BioFach, held in Nuremberg in February.
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ArticleEMR concerns for future
Fears over the future of East Malling Research (EMR) are mounting as the centre for horticultural research continues to suffer the effects of the widespread research and development cut backs.
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Wales registers organics growth
The latest Welsh Organic Production and Market Report from Organic Centre Wales shows that the Welsh organic sector saw significant growth to more than 950 producers in 2008.
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ArticleParagon of success for Fresh Direct
Foodservice supplier Fresh Direct has boosted its logistical strength through the application of Paragon Software Systems’ Multi Depot routing, scheduling and transport optimisation solution.
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ArticleCheeky pears reach UK shores
The first quantities of new pear variety Cheeky arrived in the UK from South Africa last week.
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Greens call for Ireland to get growing
A ‘Get Ireland Growing’ campaign is to be launched at the end of the month by the Republic’s Green Party, the junior partner in the ruling coalition government.
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ArticleSouth African satsumas debut at Garden
New Covent Garden Market (NCGM) welcomed the first arrivals of South African satsumas to the UK this week.
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ArticleBanana wars gather pace
Banana prices have plummeted to an all-time low amid heightened in-store cost-cutting, forcing many wholesalers to take desperate measures.
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Greengrocer caught in trading rights row
A greengrocer who found himself caught in the middle of a monopoly trading row with a supermarket giant has lost the shop that he ran for 22 years.
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ArticleMPs single out LEAF for praise
A report on environmental labelling from an influential group of MPs has backed the standards and criteria used by LEAF (Linking Environment and Farming).
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Produce imports boosting inflation, CPI shows
The rising cost of imported fruit and vegetables, among other goods, is responsible for pushing the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) up to 3.2 per cent for February, from three per cent in January.
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ArticleFlorette adds new salads to line-up
UK prepared salad specialist Florette is launching two new products, including a market first, ahead of a summer season that is set to be of vital significance to the sector.
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High hopes for Spanish melons
Melon importers are looking forward to the start of the melon season in Spain next month, as Brazil and Costa Rica near the end of a difficult campaign.
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ArticleLincolnshire onions tickled pink
Select Lincolnshire unveiled a new pink onion that has taken more than a decade to develop at the International Food & Drink Exhibition in London.
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ArticleCall to arms for regional groups
Growing regions need to work together across the UK while tightening up supply chains, to ensure that home-grown produce excels over imports, according to a regional development agency.
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Government calls for UK to set example
The government has said that the UK needs to set an example for sustainable food production, while remaining competitive in the international market.
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Frozen food industry re-evaluates position
The foodservice industry is being urged to turn to frozen fruit and vegetables to prevent waste and save money, as it re-evaluates its position in the recession.
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ArticleA view to an apple
Southwell Minster is celebrating the bicentenary of the Bramley apple by dedicating a stained glass window to the fruit, which has its origins in the town.