All articles by Tommy Leighton – Page 17
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ArticleAsda makes merry in May
Asda has reported that its sales “strengthened further” during May, and fresh foods were one of the drivers.
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ArticleA rise? Not this time Sir Stuart
The salary of Sir Stuart Rose, executive chairman of Marks & Spencer, fell by 40 percent in 2007-08 despite profits breaking through the £1 billion mark for the first time in a decade.
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Asda founder Asquith dies, aged 81
Peter Asquith, who was the last surviving founder of Asda, has died at the age of 81.
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ArticleRetailers welcome interest rate stability
The BRC has welcomed yesterday’s decision to leave interest rates unchanged.
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ArticlePrepared veg leader buys Solway
Acquisition of Solway Veg gives Parripak Foods access to 95 per cent of UK food producing market.
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ArticlePrince puts trust in heritage apples
A Scottish collector has united with the Prince of Wales and the Co-operative Group for an attempt to save 1,000 varieties of rare British apples.
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ArticleEarly action needed to protect beans
Growers should be gearing up to start their fungicide programme in winter and spring beans, according to chemical supplier BASF.
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Scouse kids hit the jackpot
Schoolchildren in Liverpool are being encouraged to put their money into fruit machines; all in the name of healthy eating.
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ArticleStorms fail to dampen Pink Lady volume
Pink Lady apple volumes remain stable despite southern hemisphere storms.
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Produce rich diet can reduce laryngeal cancer risk
A diet rich in fruit and vegetables could reduce the risk of laryngeal cancer, according to an Italian study released this month.
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Flavin quits as Fyffes case takes new twist
In a new twist to the long running saga, DCC founder Jim Flavin has resigned as its executive chairman following a move by the official enforcer of corporate law, Paul Appleby, who wants the Irish High Court to appoint inspectors to investigate how DCC sold a major stake in fruit importer Fyffes in 2000
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ArticlePakistani mangoes feel the pinch
Pakistani export representative calls for subsidies to protect mango industry from financial collapse.
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Rey reigns at Freshfel
European fresh produce trade association Freshfel has elected Ramon Rey, of ARC-Eurobanan/Total Produce, Spain, as its president for the term 2008-2010.
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ArticleCapespan signs key Namibian grape deal
FRESHINFO EXCLUSIVE: A deal struck with leading Namibian grape producer NGC will see Capespan export more than half of the country's early table grapes from the coming season.
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ArticleKiwifruit growers to get higher returns
Zespri is predicting higher returns to New Zealand’s kiwifruit growers this season, thanks to the positive combination of better pricing, sizes and exchange rates.
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ArticleBanana price wars condemned
The latest round of price-cutting in the banana category has been condemned by overseas aid charities.
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ArticleFairtrade awareness rising fast
Consumer awareness of the Fairtrade mark has shot up from 57 to 70 per cent in the UK in the last 12 months, according to latest research commissioned by the Fairtrade Foundation.
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Co-op in discussions about Somerfield stores
According to the Sunday Telegraph, the Co-operative Group is in early discussions with rival supermarkets about selling on a proportion of Somerfield stores if its bid for the chain is successful.
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Turner goes out with a bang
In his final speech at the end of a two year term as chairman of the Packaging and Films Association, Barry Turner reinforced the resolve of the flexible packaging industry to shoulder the regulatory burdens placed on UK manufacturing industry and continue to fight “ill-informed” attacks by the popular media.
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Total Produce buys into Dutch salad firms
Total Produce has announced it will pay an initial €9.5 million (£7.5m) in cash for a 60 per cent stake in Dutch salad firms Haluco and Nedalpac.