All articles by Tommy Leighton – Page 161
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ArticleFarmers trial new Maxicast granule applicator
The new design nemathorin Maxicast applicator from Techneat engineering is being trialed this season by three eastern county potato growers.
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McDonald's gets active
McDonald's have launched its new adult meal-in-box Go Active in the US, which will be available in the UK later this year.
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ArticleOcado to deliver with BT Rolatruc
Ocado, the internet grocer has chosen BT Rolatruc as its supplier of equipment for its Hatfield distribution centre on a
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McDonald's ceo dies suddenly
Jim Cantalupo, the man credited with turning the fast-food restaurant chain around by including a healthier menu, has died suddenly of a heart-attack.
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Dawn raid on gangmasters
Twenty-three suspected illegal gangmasters operating in the agricultural sector have been arrested.
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ArticleManning warns against mixed messages
Roger Manning, who sits on the Freshfel Promotional Working Group, warns that disjointed PR and media coverage can only give out mixed messages that are harmful to the food industry.
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ArticleM&S sales slip further than expected
The expected downturn in fortunes at Marks & Spencer has been confirmed by figures released this morning.
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ArticleNew products in the freshinfo store
There are two more new products available in freshinfo store. The FPJ Analysis of the EU accession countries is available for £50 and the annual FPJ Organic Supplement can be purchased for £18.
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Tesco strategy questioned by Observer
A columnist in one of the UK's Sunday broadsheets has questioned the overseas expansion strategy of Tesco.
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ArticleThree more sponsors get Re:freshed
Three more sponsors have teamed up with Fresh Produce Journal, Highbury Nexus and the FPC to support the inaugural Re:fresh Conference and Awards.
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Pressure builds on M&S board
The chairman and chief executive at Marks & Spencer face a tricky week, as the City waits to pounce on expected disappointing results.
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ArticleFrosts damage European stonefruit
Winter frosts have damaged stonefruit crops across Spanish and French producing areas to varying degrees.
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ArticlePlum tomato deal for Somerfield
Stubbins goes commercial after trials success with orange plum tomato for Somerfield
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ArticleNew FPC man outlines priorities
New FPC ceo Nigel Jenney outlines his priorities and perspective on the future of the UK's trade association.
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ArticlePolish admit to container forgery
Two Polish companies have admitted responsibility for counterfeit containers, copies of Euro Pool System rigid container model M.
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ArticlePartnership to reduce certification costs
Two professional food safety standards and inspections bodies have created a partnership to offer organic businesses efficient and cost-effective inspection and certification services.
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ArticleGreenery signs organic joint venture
The Nautilus co-operative and VTN/ Greenery Naturelle have signed a joint venture agreement.
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Zimbabwe recovery to be based on horticulture
A tour of the Horticultural Research Institute in Cairo convinced Zimbabwe’s minister of agriculture that his country’s horticulture sector holds the key to economic revival.
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ArticleFreshfel unites behind healthy eating
Freshfel Europe, the umbrella organisation of the fresh fruit and vegetable industry in Europe, is united in its support to increase the consumption of fresh produce and welcomes the WHO World Health Day.