All articles by Thomas Hobbs – Page 32
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ArticleGrocery trade targeted by tax cheat taskforce
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) hopes to recover more than £7 million with the launch of a new taskforce that will target tax dodgers from the UK's grocery and retail trade.
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ArticleMcDonald's explores fruit and veg options
McDonald's will list calorie information on US restaurant and drive-thru menus from next week.
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ArticleNew transport system for Asda
Asda says it's fully switched over to a new regional transport distribution network that will boost the efficiency of deliveries.
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ArticleBayer CropScience to invest £4 billion in R&D
Bayer CropScience plans to invest up to £4 billion into its research and development programme by 2016.
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ArticleMarket innovation award for Bolton
Bolton City Council was one of the big winners at the 2012 NABMA Awards, taking home the market innovation award for its Wellbeing Project initiative.
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ArticleFarmers' markets show strong growth
Farmers' markets’ ‘unique fresh produce offerings’ have helped them to outperform traditional retail markets in 2012, according to new figures released at the annual National Association of British Markets Authorities (NABMA) conference.
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ArticleChilean fresh fruit exports climb
The latest Chilean fresh fruit export statistics, released by the Chilean Fruit Exporters Association (Asoex) and published by SimFRUIT, have revealed that the country's fresh fruit exports during 2011/12 jumped 0.14 per cent to 275.4m boxes.
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ArticleSurprise at Tesco’s in-store tomato warning
The fresh produce industry has expressed surprise after Tesco opted for an in-store message warning customers about weather-related problems on its tomatoes and peppers.
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ArticleStripy aubergine strikes gold
Abel & Cole’s stripy aubergine, supplied by Adrian Izzard of Wild Country Organics, has won the prize for best vegetable at the Soil Association’s Organic Food Awards 2012.
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ArticleLED lighting first for Tesco
Tesco expects to produce a 30 per cent energy saving on its first ever LED-powered store in Loughborough.
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ArticleRecord year for Asia Fruit Logistica
More visitors and exhibitors than ever before took part in Asia Fruit Logistica last week, making this sixth edition of the event the biggest and best yet.
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ArticleEx-Total Value director disqualified for six years
A fresh produce industry executive has been banned from being a company director for six years.
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ArticlePositive growth for Waitrose
Sales at Waitrose for the last week of August were up 6.4 per cent, compared to the same period last year
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ArticleEconomic pressure and LPT closure eat away at Fresca profits
Fresca group has blamed tough market conditions for a decline in profits in what it has called a “disappointing” set of annual results.
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ArticlePositive growth for Waitrose
Sales at Waitrose for the last week of August were up 6.4 per cent, compared to the same period last year, with the upmarket supermarket achieving positive growth across the board.
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Article'Delicious Italy' food debuts at Selfridges
Selfridges will launch a brand new Italian-themed food festival showcasing over 70 new products from Italian growers and producers.
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ArticleSupplier predicts EU apple shortage
Inclement weather in the US and a lacklustre growing season in Europe has European traders preparing for tight apple supplies this year, reports Marc Peyres of French apple exporter Blue Whale.
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ArticleMixed reviews for Paterson's rural contract
The first contract between rural England and the government was announced by new environment secretary Owen Paterson this week, and its plans to boost the rural economy have received mixed feedback.
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ArticleHot stuff for Tesco
The Bedfordshire Super Naga will be exclusively sold at Tesco stores in the UK
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ArticleHot Stuff for Tesco
The hottest commercially grown chilli pepper will be exclusively sold at Tesco stores.