All articles by Tommy Leighton – Page 124
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Fruit fly eradicated by California
The US Department of Agriculture has announced the eradication of the Oriental fruit fly in Orange County, California.
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Kees Minnaar dies at 61
Kees Minnaar, who ran C Minnaar Ltd, has died after a two year battle with cancer.
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ArticleKids don't know how to peel potatoes
Half of children do not know how to peel a potato, according to a school food project coordinator.
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Labelling needs a facelift
Produce labelling is in need of a “fresh”face lift, according to grower Derf Paton.
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ArticleShared responsibility for sustainability
Both suppliers and catering contractors are responsible for ensuring a more sustainable future for UK farmers, according to speakers at a national suppliers conference.
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ArticleMcDonald's goes on PR offensive
McDonald's has launched a new worldwide initiative to promote healthy living.
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Shropshire firm gets green light to house fruit pickers
Kirkenel Orchards, a fruit farm near Ludlow in Shropshire, has been given permission to house up to 70 East European strawberry pickers in caravans during the summer months.
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Norfolk grower predicts price rocket
A leading Norfolk grower has warned that vegetable and salad prices are set to rocket.
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Use Batneecs, don’t Catnap
Protected cropping is where energy is making a big impact in the horticulture industry and participating growers are bearing the brunt of increasingly steep energy costs.
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Wetherspoon announces profit crash
First-half profits at UK pubs group JD Wetherspoon dropped by 31 per cent.
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Apple a day link to breast cancer
Experiments in animals show that eating one or more apples a day might help reduce the risk of breast cancer.
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Frank Payne dies
Frank Payne, a well-known face on the London fruit importing scene, has died, aged 73.
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Fyffes announces profit rise
Fyffes has announced a 32.2 per cent rise in profits to €94.7 million.
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ArticleBlueheath could revolutionise distribution
UK growers could benefit from a revolutionised method of distribution.
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Supermarkets running berry short
Despite being prioritised above other European customers, the UK supermarkets are running short of soft fruit.
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ArticleUtopia scoops Peruvian accolade
Frutopia, a Peruvian mango producer owned by Spalding-based Utopia, has been named as the highest quality mango operator in the South American country.
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ArticleWith the LINK it's easy
LINK grants have been enabling significant advancements in horticultural practises.
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Oranges and bananas in leukaemia link
Giving infants oranges and bananas regularly may halve their risk of developing childhood leukaemia, suggest the results of a new study.
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ArticlePen a poem for Pink Lady
Pink Lady®, the apple with the flowing heart-shaped logo is spreading the message of love this March by calling all aspiring poets to put pen to paper and write love poems in a major new competition.