All articles by Laura Gould – Page 29
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ArticleBroomhall Totally ready for Christmas
Total Produce operations director Graham Broomhall told FPJ last week that his company’s wholesale operation is ready to cut through the crunch and take advantage of the habitual Christmas sales rise.
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Ethical spending continues, says Co-op Bank
The Co-operative Bank has insisted the economic downturn will not halt the growth in ethical consumerism, as it published its ninth annual report into green spending.
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ArticleHMI prosecutes Food City (Stourbridge)
Horticultural Marketing Inspections (HMI), part of the Rural Payments Agency (RPA), has successfully prosecuted Food City (Stourbridge) Limited for displaying and selling sub-standard and incorrectly labelled fresh fruit and vegetables.
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ArticleMorrisons unveils sales leap
Third-quarter sales at Morrisons rose by an impressive 8.1 per cent, the chain has revealed, thanks to its efforts to keep costs down for shoppers.
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ArticleTesco masterclass raises spud awareness
Tesco ran a potato masterclass hosted by Michelin Star-rated chefs for its staff last month, to raise awareness of the diversity of potatoes.
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ArticleKatopé Malet Azoulay unveils name change
Katopé Malet Azoulay is changing its name to become Univeg Katopé (UK) Ltd and launching a new UK subsidiary of the Univeg group: Univeg Direct (UK) Ltd.
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ArticleTomato growers call for reforms
Tomato growers in the EU are calling on the European Commission to reform the entry price system for produce from third countries entering the union.
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Tesco to unveil sharp slowdown in growth this week
Tesco is due to unveil a sharp slowdown in third quarter like-for-like sales growth this week.
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ArticlePiccolo hits right note
A new preparation-free parsnip that is big on taste has been launched onto the UK market just in time for Christmas.
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ArticleOutspan juice range hits the mark
A new range of Outspan pure juices has been launched by Aimia Foods, the independent supplier of hot and cold beverages, in agreement with Capespan.
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UK science well placed, insists government adviser
UK food science is well placed to help developing countries as well as itself face increasing global supply pressures on water and crop availability.
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ArticlePlain sailing for MMD after joining council fold
The UK’s largest fruit port’s main fresh produce specialist, Mainland Market Deliveries (MMD), is back in calm waters after moving into the ownership of Portsmouth City Council (PCC) earlier this year.
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Yorkshire scheme budget unveiled
A budget of £8.8 million has been allocated to the Farexchange programme, unveiled in October, that aims to develop the Yorkshire and Humber food and drink industry.
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ArticleEx-Sainsbury's man issues call to arms
Former Sainsbury’s food director Ian Merton has called on growers and marketing companies to support supermarkets through the economic slowdown, insisting they are facing the same pressures as the rest of the supply chain.
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ArticleWTO condemns European banana tariffs
The EU’s import tariffs for bananas break global trade rules, according to a ruling this week from the World Trade Organisation (WTO).
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Food industry events planned for South West
The Chartered Institute of Marketing is hosting a programme of food and drink events across the South West for spring 2009.
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ArticlePre-Budget Report prompts mixed reaction
Chancellor Alistair Darling’s Pre-Budget Report released on Monday has sparked mixed responses from across the food and retail industry.
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ArticleWaitrose holding own, insists Price
Waitrose managing director Mark Price has insisted the upmarket supermarket chain is holding its own in the financial crisis, in an interview with the Financial Times.
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ArticleIrish mushroom growers face sterling crisis
Irish mushroom growers may be forced “to opt out of the industry for a time” if the value of sterling against the euro continues to fall.
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Fruit fly halts South Africa-Namibia trade
Fruit and vegetables grown in northern Namibia have been infected by an invasive fruit fly that is set to cause exporters to lose millions of dollars.