All articles by Tommy Leighton – Page 176
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ArticlePackaging sector seeks better support
UK government policies towards manufacturing and retail power are the major concerns of the UK packaging manufacturing and machinery sectors, according to a recent survey.
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ArticleWaitrose overtakes M&S in compassion stakes
Second annual audit of British supermarkets on farm animal welfare reveals extent of Waitrose's efforts.
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ArticleWight Salads announces new ceo
Wight Salads Limited has announced the appointment of Jack O'Brien as its new chief executive officer.
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Punch to buy Pubmaster
The consolidation of the catering sector continues, as Punch's acquisition of Pubmaster creates a new mega-player on the UK pub market.
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ArticleGloucestershire leads way with buy local initiative
Gloucestershire campaign sets the standard for local food procurement.
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ArticleGovernment cracks down on winter lettuce
The government has today announced an enforcement programme to crack down on illegal pesticide residues in winter lettuce during the 2003-04 season.
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ArticleFresh produce to benefit from FSA report
The fruit and vegetable industry is well placed to benefit from further evidence that obesity is one of the major problems facing British society in the early 21st century.
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ArticleOrganics branded "a gigantic con"
Observer columnist concludes that the organic movement is largely conning a willing section of the British public with mythical claims.
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Illegal travellers cost farmers £100 million a year
Illegal travellers are costing the UK's farming community up to £100 million a year
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Lingarden takes Safeline with onions
Spalding producer Lingarden has installed a new Safeline signature detector, to perfect the difficult task of metal detection in its onion packhouse.
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Sort out your waste - now!
Farmers, horticulturalists, waste contractors and suppliers should start preparing now for new waste management controls for agriculture due in 2004.
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Donovan dies, aged 83
Alf Donovan, a member of the fresh produce distribution industry for 54 years has died, aged 83.
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ArticleFairtrade to enter second decade in 2004
Fairtrade Fortnight in 2004 (March 1-14) ñ will mark the 10th birthday of the FAIRTRADE brand.
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ArticleEnza returns to growers fall year-on-year
New Zealand top-fruit exporter Enza has announced it will make a final 2003 season payment, totalling NZ $172 million, to all its growers.
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ArticleMorePeople expands recruitment network
MorePeople has announced the acquisition of The Peepul Bureau, an established horticultural recruitment specialist...
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ArticleFresh Summit feeds 11 counties
To illustrate the scale of Fresh Summit, the PMA was able to donate an enormous 345,182 lbs of fruit, veg and related products to charities in Florida on its closure.
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Pomona pulls 'em in
French wholesaler attracts more than 2,000 clients and suppliers to open event at Rungis.
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ArticleSomerfield signals support for English Braeburn
Somerfield is stocking UK-grown Braeburn for the first time this season.
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ArticleAvicorn to open up down under
Importer-exporter Avicorn is opening an office in Australia in December.