All articles by Tommy Leighton – Page 110
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ArticleSomerfield recruits new veg buyer
Ex Soil Association and Sainsbury’s man bolsters Somerfield’s fresh produce buying team.
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Doncaster to host logistics event
Over 100 exhibitors will meet at the Doncaster Racecourse Exhibition and Conference Centre to show visitors how to improve their supply chain.
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Defra details climate change research
Defra has outlined in a new note how it is using science and technology to tackle climate change.
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Celebrating the tomato
Growers and cookery enthusiasts are to meet in Chichester to celebrate the versatility and health benefits of the tomato.
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China targets international floral market
The Chinese floriculture industry has signalled its intention to expand into the international flower market.
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Consultation opens on packaging waste
Defra has opened a consultation looking at future packaging recycling and recovery targets for businesses during 2006-10.
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Gate Gourmet talks on hold
Gate Gourmet and unions have put talks to resolve the ongoing jobs row are on hold after a deal which may help end the crisis was agreed on Thursday.
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ECR UK launches free Retail Ready Packaging guide
Retail Ready Packaging (RRP) has been identified as a key way to address the industry's £3billion on-shelf availability problem.
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Belgian pears up to second
Belgium is set to become the second biggest producer of Conference pears in Europe.
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Gate Gourmet crisis far from over
The Transport & General Workers' Union has warned of further disruption to British Airways flights and on-board meals. Meanwhile the catering firm said that administration is now a "real possibility".
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ArticlePMA announces high-flying keynote presenters
The Produce Marketing Association (PMA) has announced its list of keynote speakers for this year's Fresh Summit, In Atlanta in November.
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Last call for export stars
Food from Britain is making a a last call for entrants to this year’s Export Awards.
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ArticleSize doesn't matter, brightness does
Brightly coloured fruits and vegetables apparently reduce the risk of developing inflammatory polyarthritis, including rheumatoid arthritis.
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ArticleApple growers ignore wholesale sector
UK apple growers are under fire for ignoring the needs of the wholesale sector.
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ArticleThe great Sundowner giveaway
Sundowner® apples are being given away at three London mainline stations this week to raise awareness of the crunchy red apple.
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ArticleSprout season debuts early
UK Brussels sprouts are kicking off early this year and building on surprise strong demand for the product over the summer.
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ArticleLeo Fine dies, aged 78
The Western Cape and South African fruit industry has lost one of its most respected and colourful leaders with the death of Leo Mayne Fine.
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ArticleBSF claims raspberry hit
Hard news coverage has eluded British Summer Fruits this season, but there have still been successes for its raspberry campaign.
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Spanish take a stand
Melon growers in Spain’s leading production area of Castilla-La Mancha are taking a stand against low prices.