All articles by Laura Gould – Page 74
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ArticleOrganics sales set to rocket
Spending on organic products is set to soar by 50 per cent over the next five years as health and ethical concerns become increasingly important to consumers.
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ArticleCornish maincrop now in store
Last week saw the first arrivals of Cornish maincrop potatoes into Asda stores across the county, following the success of the early season crop.
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Tesco and M&S singled out for praise
Tesco and Marks & Spencer have been singled out for special praise in the Carbon Trust’s annual report, which detailed its work in cutting 10.8 million tonnes of carbon emissions among UK businesses.
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ArticleKenyaGAP given thumbs up
EurepGAP has announced the approval of the KenyaGAP benchmarked standard, developed by the Fresh Produce Exporters’ Association of Kenya (FPEAK) for fruit, vegetables and flowers.
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Israeli carrot volumes up
Carrot exports from the Maon region in the north-western Negev in Israel rose by 44 per cent in 2006-07, compared with the year-earlier period.
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Ashcrofts licence revoked by GLA
Ashcroft Employment Services Ltd has had its gangmasters licence revoked, without immediate effect, by the Gangmasters Licensing Authority (GLA).
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ArticleEco-vehicles on road for London
LVS Leasing is launching a new range of eco-friendly refrigerated vehicles in response to the forthcoming Low Emission Zone (LEZ) and congestion charge in London.
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ArticleWhite sweetcorn fresh from Enfield
Sainsbury’s is launching the first-ever white sweetcorn to have been grown in the UK - in the unlikely location of north London suburb Enfield.
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Qataris one step nearer to Sainsbury's
Shares in J Sainsbury rose by 9p yesterday after renewed hope that the Qatari-backed investment fund interested in the chain is securing the backing of the supermarket's board.
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NYK to close UK and Chile branches
NYK LauritzenCool is to close its branch offices in London and Santiago as of December 31 and centralise headquarters into its Stockholm base.
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Food sector quizzed on sustainability
A survey of food businesses carried out by ADAS has revealed a "poor" level of understanding of sustainability within the food sector.
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Bakkavör buys Exotic Farm Produce
The Bakkavör Group has acquired the Exotic Farm Produce (EFP) group. The deal was announced on Tuesday, after more than six months of negotiation.
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ArticleIrish get good natured
After making a positive impact with retailers and consumers in the UK, Good Natured Fruit, the pesticide-free soft-fruit brand, has jumped the Irish Sea.
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Supermarkets on green job hunt
Asda, Sainsbury’s and Tesco are reported to be on the lookout for new directors of corporate social responsibility to help their environmental image.
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Chile climes cause further worry
The snow and frost in Chile may well threaten early grape production and possibly even cherry volume, some producers are now warning.
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ArticleVeg threat widens across Europe
Vegetable supplies are under further threat, with the UK experiencing more rain, a similar picture in France, and producers in southern Spain warning that their drought conditions will severely hinder autumn and winter supplies.
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Vinalopo grape crop dips
The Denomination of Origin Regulatory Council for speciality bagged grapes from Vinalopo in Spain has estimated that this season’s crop is likely to be down on 2006 levels.
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Colour compounds fight cancer
Compounds found in red, purple and blue fruits and vegetables can significantly slow the growth of colon cancer cells, according to research from the US.
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Chile in labour crisis
Chilean growers and exporters have insisted their sector is in crisis and they need to start attracting immigrant labour.
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ArticleTop of the crops for Scripps
Increased demand for English apples and pears, coupled with indications of good quality from the first of the crop picked this week, have boosted the confidence of the UK top-fruit sector, according to independent grower Adrian Scripps Ltd.