All Scotland articles – Page 7
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ArticleSainsbury's lowers specs on potatoes
Following wet weather, the retailer announces it will lower specifications on potatoes sourced from Scotland
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ArticleScotty ramps up production
Scotty Brand ramps up Scottish supplies as soft fruit and tomatoes come on stream
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Scots launch Sourcing for Growth
The Scottish government has launched a knowledge hub to match food-manufacturing companies with producers of quality Scottish produce.
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RPA slammed as Angus Growers’ PO status is confirmed
Angus Growers has won a major victory after a Scottish court confirmed its status as a producer organisation (PO).
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Fresh Produce Journal adopts new digital strategy
New online presence for Americafruit, Asiafruit, Eurofruit, Fresh Produce Journal, Fresh Convenience and Produce Plus
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ArticleFirst-ever Indian Fairtrade grapes on way to UK
The first-ever Fairtrade Indian grapes have been commercially harvested by Univeg Katope UK and are set to arrive in Britain in mid-April.
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ArticleNFU calls for greater security over High Speed Rail link
Farmers who are indirectly affected by the proposed High Speed Rail (HS2) rail link should be able to apply to guarantee the value of their homes, the NFU has said.
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ArticleBritain is shunning Sunday roast for plant-based foods
The UK is starting to shun Sunday roasts and the British banger for healthier plant-based swaps, a survey from Alpro indicates.
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ArticleTesco's UK CEO Richard Brasher quits
Tesco UK chief executive Richard Brasher is stepping down, allowing group boss Philip Clarke to take over the reins at what he calls a “very important time”.
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ArticleUK to welcome international blackcurrant conference
The third International Blackcurrant Association Conference is to be held on 16-18 May this year in Dundee.
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ArticleCo-op calls for members to help find new stores
The Co-operative Group is calling for its six million members to help it find sites for new food stores across the nation.
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ArticleSpelman enjoys Scottish welcome
Secretary of state for environment, food and rural affairs, Caroline Spelman visited Scottish growers and farmers last week and described their produce as “the envy of the world”.
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ArticleCo-op takes over Scottish retailer David Sands
The Co-operative has bought Scottish convenience retailer David Sands Ltd to take on 28 new outlets as part of its plans to open 300 more stores in the next three years.
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ArticleSainsbury's 'holding its nerve' over xmas prices
Sainsbury’s will be holding its nerve and sticking to its plans, rather than slashing prices as Christmas sales look gloomy, its commercial director has said.
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Article‘Disjointed’ food safety campaign slammed by trade
The industry has criticised the government’s approach to a new consumer hygiene campaign on raw vegetables as the Cabinet Office declares the supply chain must take responsibility in promoting food safety advice.
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ArticleScottish berries hit a high at Highland Show
Scottish grower members of Berry Gardens were out in force supporting the Marks & Spencer marquee at the Royal Highland Show on 23-26 June.
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Global potato event is Scotland bound
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) Potato Council is to stage the eighth World Potato Congress next May in Scotland.
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ArticleWages board under Scottish grower fire
Scottish soft-fruit growers are calling for an end to the Agricultural Wages Board (AWB) as they fight to gain parity after huge losses.
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ArticleScots count losses after storms hit soft fruit
Scottish soft-fruit growers are dealing with the fallout of high winds that swept the country last month as they approach what should be the peak of their season.
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Apprenticeship boost for Scotland
Scotland’s food and drink industry has received a major boost after the Scottish Government agreed to invest more than £2 million to fund modern apprenticeships in the sector over the next years.