All articles by Laura Gould – Page 91
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ArticleAgrexco fills European potato void
An unprecedented potato shortage in Europe this season has enabled Israeli produce giant Agrexco to substantially boost exports to the region.
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Vitacress hosts inaugural lecture
The very first Vitacress Conservation Trust Annual Environment Lecture is set to take place on Tuesday, March 27.
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UK shapes up, says report
An in-depth study of trends and developments in the UK's retail food and drinks market has revealed a definite leaning towards convenient, healthy products.
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ArticleRose puts foot in mouth over Sainsbury’s claims
Marks & Spencer chief executive Stuart Rose has ruled out a bid for retailer J Sainsbury - just hours after publicly telling shareholders to “watch this space”.
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PAFA to overhaul packaging industry
Two former packaging organisations have merged to create the brand new Packaging and Films Association (PAFA).
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ArticleProfits slide at beleaguered Somerfield
Supermarket chain Somerfield has revealed it suffered a 7 per cent profit slump during 2006, a year which also saw the retailer struggle through a ten-month takeover battle.
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Grower of the Year goes green
An organic vegetable company has been named Vegetable Grower of the Year, thanks to its unique growing conditions in the Moray Firth region of Scotland.
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ArticleMixed bag prediction for SH top fruit
The southern hemisphere top fruit season is due to kick off over the next few weeks, according to John Hopkins from Capespan UK, and UK importers can look forward to a market of mixed fortunes.
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Consumer thumbs-up for big four
The big four supermarkets have come top in a new report investigating customer concentricity and consumer attitudes towards customer services.
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Article5 A DAY message hammers home
Healthy eating is now a top priority for consumers, according to a study published last week by the Food Standards Agency (FSA).
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Australia “appalled” by NZ ruling
Australian apple growers have lashed out in fury following a rejection of their appeal to keep New Zealand apples out of Australia.
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ArticleFairtrade receives marketing accolade
The Fairtrade Foundation scooped a prestigious award last week recognising excellence in marketing
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ArticlePrice squeeze untenable, warns NFU chief
NFU president Peter Kendall is expected to stand up today and denounce the pricing policies of the UK’s major supermarkets
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ArticleNet sales increase fails to boost Chiquita income
Multinational produce giant Chiquita has posted a 15 per cent increase in net sales to US$4.5 billion for the full year 2006, but a net loss of US$96 million for the same period, compared to a net income of US$131m in 2005.
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ArticleBorough traders reclaim homes
Leading figures from the UK food industry were invited to London’s Borough Market for a tour and tasting event on Wednesday, to celebrate the return of the market’s wholesalers to the site’s Jubilee Market following its extensive refurbishment.