All articles by Laura Gould – Page 66
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ArticleACS speaks out against CC report
There is a sustained decline in the number of convenience stores in the UK, the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has said this week in its official response to the Competition Commission’s (CC) provisional findings report.
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Green manures way forward, says Garden Organic
Green manures are set for a boost in popularity, according to organic growing charity Garden Organic, as the cost of nitrogen fertilisers rockets and pressure to reduce leaching into ground water mounts.
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Produce passion starts before birth
Babies can develop a lifelong taste for fruits and vegetables before they are even born, according to new research published this week.
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Fruit and veg prices soar by 23 per cent
The price of fruit and vegetables has reached its highest point in three years, with a typical basket of fresh produce costing 23 per cent more than it did in July.
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Tesco defies expected consumer slowdown
Tesco is weathering the global credit crunch well, today unveiling a 4.1 per cent increase in like-for-like sales in the UK, excluding gasoline, for the third quarter.
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US groups unite on traceability front
Representatives from more than 30 US companies, from a broad cross-section of the produce supply chain, have been appointed to serve on the steering committee of the Produce Traceability Initiative.
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ArticleIsraeli researchers release new cultivars
Last week, Israeli researchers introduced several new varieties of fruits and vegetables, in a bid to improve on existing cultivars in the marketplace.
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Exosex trials a hit in South East
Exosect, a leading provider of Intelligent Pest Management solutions, has said that its Exosex CM mating disruption technology reduces fruit damage by 85 per cent more than standard organic sprays in Kent and East Sussex orchards.
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ArticleM&S and Tesco top of admiration awards
Marks & Spencer has been voted Britain’s Most Admired Company, in an awards ceremony organised by Managementtoday.com (MT).
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EU raids fruit importers amid cartel suspicions
The European Commission carried out a number of anti-trust raids at the premises of various producers and importers of exotic fresh fruits between Wednesday and Friday last week.
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FCC saves farms £14.4m
The Food Chain Centre (FCC) said its five-year pilot programme to test a variety of business methods to boost profitability for UK farmers and growers has saved the sector £14.4 million.
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Russet maintains niche share
Egremont Russet sales are set to extend to the end of January, as the traditional home-grown variety continues to maintain its position on shelf.
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ArticleBramley hits high point
Fresh sales of Bramley hit unprecedented levels in September and October, driven partly by the introduction of a new identification sticker on fruit.
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Defra scientist lined up for Oxford event
Defra’s new chief scientist, Professor Robert Watson, is to speak at the Oxford Farming Conference, which will be held on January 2-4 2008.
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ArticleCrimbo cheer for JO Sims
Importer JO Sims has reported soaring demand for both its cranberry and date imports.
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ArticleGhanaian delegation hits UK shores
A selection of Ghanaian agribusiness companies visited the UK last week, on a mission to raise the African country’s profile as an exporter and re-establish historical trading links.
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ArticleGarden scotches rumour mill
Both the tenants’ association and the market authority at New Covent Garden Market (NCGM) have quashed rumours that any contracts have been signed for development work on the Nine Elms site.
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Asda comes out on top for festive value
Asda has been named the cheapest place to buy Christmas dinner, as it slashes prices in the run-up to the festive period.
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ArticleWTO rules against EU banana regime
The World Trade Organisation yesterday ruled that the EU’s banana importing practices violate international trade, according to diplomatic sources.
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ArticleU40s pick Leipzig for 20th outing
The 20th U40s Fruit Growers’ Conference will be held in Leipzig, Germany, at the beginning of February 2009.