All articles by Tommy Leighton – Page 45
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ArticleC&C Group comes of age
The C&C Group celebrated its 21st anniversary in style last Saturday evening, joined by 250 guests for a cruise down the River Thames.
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ArticleEurozone interest rate highest for six years
The European Central Bank (ECB) has raised interest rates for the eurozone to their highest level for six years.
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Taypack stays at the top
Taypack Potatoes has achieved the highest possible BRC Global Food accreditation for the fourth year running.
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Dairy farmers to distribute fruit drink
An international fruit-juice brand is to be distributed in the UK by Dairy Farmers of Britain (DFB).
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ArticlePeas pop up early at Sainsbury's
Sainsbury’s has got homegrown fresh peas on its shelves two week’s earlier than in 2006.
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Saudi grapes coming to Holland
Dutch importer Royal van Namen (RvN) is to bring in its first Saudi Arabian grapes this season.
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Total and Tata plough £75m into India
Total Produce and its joint venture partner Tata Chemicals, has unveiled a five-year plans to invest more than £75 million to set up around 40 fresh produce distribution centres in India.
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Monsanto forms International Seed Group
Monsanto Company has formed International Seed Group, Inc (ISG), a holding company to invest in vegetable and fruit seed businesses with capital and technology investments.
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Veggies call for local backing
A call for more support for local produce has been made by the Vegetarian Society.
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ArticleMorrisons shines in latest TNS data
The latest TNS Worldpanel grocery market share figures, for the 12 weeks ending May 20, 2007, carry heartening news for Morrisons
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ArticleSuperfoods in the spotlight
The phenomenon of superfoods took centre stage during a presentation at Leatherhead Food International’s (LFI) open day, held in Surrey on May 16.
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ArticleAnalyst warning for Kwik Save creditors
Leading analyst warns of difficulties for Kwik Save creditors if the current situation worsens.
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ArticleRCP highlights fresh produce allergies
The Royal College of Pathologists is making the general public more aware of allergies to fresh produce
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ArticleKwik Save shuts one third of its stores
Kwik Save is to close more than a third of its stores immediately as it battles to secure its future.
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Profit warning from Fyffes
Fyffes the Irish fruit distributor, has issued a profit warning.It has revised its adjusted operating profit target for 2007 down to about €15 million from €20 million.
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FSA warns of possible basil contamination
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is advising people who may have bought certain batches of fresh packets of basil from Asda, Sainsbury's and Somerfield stores not to eat them due to possible salmonella contamination, which can cause diarrhoea and sickness.
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Tesco drivers on strike
As many as 150 Tesco lorry drivers have gone on strike over new working terms and conditions.
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ArticleGras trials to change sector shape
Trials which one day could alter the scale and shape of the English asparagus season have begun with the first steps taken by Hargreaves Plants.