All articles by Laura Gould – Page 48
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ArticleEU pesticide proposals under UK fire
Potato and leafy vegetable production in the UK could be slashed by up to 60 per cent in the next five to 10 years, if EU proposals to restrict the amount of plant protection products available to farmers are implemented.
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ArticleRASE to hold reception at London show
The Royal Agricultural Society will be holding a reception party for its guests at the World Fruit & Vegetable Show (WFV) on October 8.
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Waitrose gives boost to delivery service
Waitrose is significantly expanding its online delivery service, Waitrose Deliver, according to an article from the Financial Mail on Thisismoney.co.uk.
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ArticleBooths full of beans this June
Yorkshire vegetable producer-packer Scholes is to supply north-west supermarket chain Booths with frozen Flageolet beans this month.
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ArticleNew identity for Pollybell
Multi award-wining Pollybell Organic Farm in North Lincolnshire has unveiled a new company identity, website and media relations campaign, heralding a new chapter in the life of the vegetable business.
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ArticleSun World reveals new additions
Sun World has announced several new appointments, including a new procurement director and a new director of product development.
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Fresh Del Monte announces acquisitions
Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc has bought two Costa Rican fruit producers and an affiliated sales and marketing business in a deal worth $403 million (£204.6m).
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ArticleSouthern Salads to supply Spar
Southern Salads, a provider of leafy salads and fresh fruit and vegetables to the foodservice sector, has entered the retail market for the first time, to supply 14 different fresh produce lines to convenience store chain Spar.
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ArticleNew product Pre-Tects UK cherry crop
Fast Ltd has been continuing independent investigations into a new protein-based product called Pre-Tect, aimed at combating cherry splitting.
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Aldi breaks records in May
Aldi has described May as its best-ever month, with shoppers switching from dearer supermarket rivals as a result of the credit crunch, according to Thisismoney.co.uk.
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ArticleBlack Diamond antioxidant boost
A study conducted in the US by the Produce for Better Health Foundation, in collaboration with the US department of agriculture, has revealed that Sun World proprietary plum Black Diamond contains very high levels of antioxidants.
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ArticleLate Chilean grape glut helps UK market
Late-season arrivals of Chilean grapes in the US may be having a knock-on effect on supplies of Mexican fruit to the UK.
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ArticleMelon market going strong
The melon market in the UK is buoyant as Spanish supplies get into full swing.
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New bubble pack launched for stonefruit
WFP has launched a degradable bubble packaging material for stonefruit.
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Diet pressing priority, summit concludes
The Fruit & Vegetable Summit was held last week under the auspices of the World Health Organisation and the Food & Agriculture Organisation of the UN in Paris
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ArticleNational symbol to front French fruit campaign
The annual French marketing campaign promoting summer fruits has this week unveiled its promotional plans for the UK, with a fresh new logo and design incorporating France’s national icon - the Eiffel Tower.
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ArticleOrange decline hailed as positive for citrus sector
Israeli citrus specialist Mehadrin Tnuport Marketing has responded to TNS data revealing that consumption of oranges in the UK has fallen by two per cent over the past 12 months - the third year of decline in a row - by saying the fall is a positive sign for the citrus sector as a whole.
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Delays build up after PEACH failure
The government’s PEACH system for import clearance went down again this week, causing delays for agents and importers alike and leading to increased costs.
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ArticleBrits head of the pack on ethical shopping
British shoppers are leading their European counterparts when it comes to shopping ethically, new research from international food and grocery expert IGD has revealed.
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ArticleCalifornian association turns 75
California Tree Fruit Agreement (CTFA) is celebrating its 75th anniversary.