All articles by Tommy Leighton – Page 115
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AWB agreement restructures grading
Representatives of agricultural employers and employees have reached an agreement to boost training and skills amongst agricultural workers.
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Netherlands most vulnerable to weather problems
New ABN AMRO weather risk study shows industry in Netherlands and Denmark most vulnerable to adverse weather.
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Eurotunnel facing financial collapse
Eurotunnel chairman Jacques Gounon says the company faces possible financial collapse if it cannot come to an agreement with creditors.
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Advanced slug killer targeted and deadly
A highly targeted new slug pellet combining excellent efficacy with low toxicity to all organisms other than slugs and snails has been launched by Certis.
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China - it's still in your hands
The signing of a ChinaGAP agreement should not be seen as the next step towards world domination for the country’s fruit
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ArticleTwelfth annual Brammy awards launched
Bramley Campaign begins search for 2005 award winners.
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ArticleSomerfield goes bananas for Tots TV
Somerfield has teamed up with children's television favourites Tots TV to encourage healthy eating - and especially banana consumption - in young children.
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Get your essential transport supplies
FTA publishes one-stop shop full of essential transport supplies, from tacho charts and accessories to cab items, and from workshop stationary to hazardous goods material.
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ArticleLiggins to leave Garden post
Dr Mike Liggins, has decided to retire from his post as general manager of Covent Garden Market Authority in the autumn, after 16 years in the post.
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Moth could close Taiwan borders to Japan
Taiwan is expected to announce fruit import restrictions soon after finding a peach fruit moth in a shipment of Japanese apples.
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Zeraim invests in biotech company
Seed breeder Zeraim Gedera has invested $150,000 in biotech company Evogene, as it aims to develop non-transgenic new hybrid varieties of vegetables, notably tomatoes, cucumbers, capsicums and melons.
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ArticleRight varieties are key - Enzo
Syngenta's Massimo Enzo suggested that the growers who select the right varieties through a deep understanding of consumer requirements will win in the end.
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ArticleGet noticed with IGD Food Industry Awards
Entries are being invited for the 2005 IGD Food Industry Awards, for the UK food and grocery industry.
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ArticleChiquita to launch strawberry-flavoured bananas
Chiquita International has announced plans to market strawberry-flavoured bananas.
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ArticleFrench urges tomato sector to find USP
Stephanie French, of UK consultancy Harlequin Plus, has urged the tomato industry to identify and enhance its unique selling points (USP) and fit that with the changing outlook of the consumer.
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Lack of transparency holds back organics
The organic supply chain needs to become more transparent, if it is to hang on to consumers who now demand more information about their food.
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ArticleSharp responds to education challenge
Retailers were challenged to educate their customers better, at the Syngenta Seeds Tomato Conference. M&S's Andrew Sharp responded.