All articles by Laura Gould – Page 67
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TNS predicts rosy future for Tesco in US
TNS Retail Forward estimates that Tesco could be a $4 billion (£1.9bn) retailer in the US with 500 stores, with sales potentially reaching $10bn by 2015.
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ArticleFlorette in fine fettle
Prepared salad specialist Florette has reported a robust trading period over the past month.
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Nunhems' novelties make a splash
Several new Nunhems melon and watermelon varieties have proved a hit on the European market in 2007, according to the seed company, helping push up sales of the fruit.
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ACS states wage case
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has reinforced its concerns surrounding the national minimum wage and its impact on small retailers, by giving evidence to the Low Pay Commission as part of its latest consultation.
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Exosect team expansion continues
Exosect has appointed two new members of staff to its QA logistics team.
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Irish growers under fire for nutrition
Irish growers are producing vegetables that are “nutritionally deficient”, because of pressure from the multiples to supply more at less cost, according to a chef at one of the republic’s leading cookery schools.
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Slowdown in Fuji shipments
Exports of Chinese Fuji apples to Europe are set to drop in volume by the end of 2007, compared to the year-earlier period.
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ArticleCarter claims chicory crown
Amateur chef Susie Carter was crowned queen of chicory last week when she scooped the £5,000 first prize at the final of the Chicory Challenge.
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Polish apple prices pushed down
Prices for fresh apples in Poland have decreased this week, due to a drop in quality standards.
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Financial penalty for Lancs trader
Horticultural Marketing Inspections (HMI) has successfully prosecuted J H Haslam (Preston) Ltd and its director John Haslam for displaying and selling sub-standard lettuce and satsumas.
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ArticleWork starts on Thanet Earth site
Work officially kicked off at Thanet Earth last week, the site designated to become the UK’s largest-ever glasshouse development for pepper, tomato and cucumber production.
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ArticleNew look for French kiwifruit
Two major French kiwifruit operators have clubbed together to form Swiki, a new marketing approach set to update the way kiwifruit is displayed and sold on the French market.
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Afghan growers get helping hand
Afghan fruit and nut growers are reaping the rewards of a $6.6 million (£3.19m) agricultural and marketing assistance programme implemented by the US Agency for International Development (USAID).
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Oz stones under attack
At least a third of Western Australia’s stonefruit crop, worth more than £8 million (£3.4m), has been decimated by poor weather conditions.
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UK exports break records
UK food and drink exports continued to break all records in the first half of 2007 - with fruit and vegetables in particular notching up a small increase in figures.
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ArticleDon't forget to eat your carrots
A carrot a day can prevent dementia and keep the memory on top form, scientists have revealed.
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ArticleCredit crunch fails to deter top four
The UK grocery market is shrugging off the credit crunch gloom and effects of the price discounting seen in August, according to the latest grocery market share figures from TNS Worldpanel.
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She makes me want to shop
Scottish songstress Lulu has been chosen by Morrisons to front its Christmas ad campaign, launched last week on television.
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ArticleFresca unveils Evesham expansion
The Fresca Group has opened a new Evesham-based business, ValeFresh Ltd, a specialist packer and ripener.
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ArticlePublic thumbs up for Spanish exotics
Foods from Spain gained useful insight into public perception of Spanish exotic fruits when it gave demonstrations of cherimoya and persimmon to members of the public at the Taste Spain festival at Borough Market.