All articles by Tommy Leighton – Page 48
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ArticleCalifornian cherries on course
California Bing cherry growers are predicting an excellent crop in both quality and quantity this year, with the first large, dark red cherries set to arrive in the UK by late May.
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Points to reduce immigration red tape
The new points-based immigration system, due to be phased in from 2008, will reduce red tape for employers taking on immigrant workers, says law firm DWF.
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Anglia turnover up 23 per cent
The Anglia Farmers buying group has announced a sizeable increase in turnover for the year.
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Melatonin delays aging process
Spanish researchers have concluded that melatonin, present in various fruit and veg lines, can delay the aging process.
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ArticleRead the magic of mushrooms
The Mushroom Bureau has launched a consumer healthy eating booklet - ‘Mushrooms - The Magic Ingredient for summer’ as part of a wider PR campaign targeting younger consumers.
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Morrisons recalls UK-grown salad mix
The beleaguered salad sector has been hit with another bombshell, with Morrisons recalling bags of ready-to-eat salad due to a salmonella scare.
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Israelis go top with Bio
Israeli produce giant Agrexco has enjoyed a highly successful quarter with its Bio Top organic range.
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Now Middle East invests in Sainsbury's
The Sainsbury’s saga takes a new turn, as an investment company linked to the Qatari royal family becomes a major shareholder.
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ArticleRe:fresh Awards sold out - download conference programme here
The Re:fresh Awards 2007 are a total sellout, after the announcement of finalists last Friday sparked a rush for the final available tables. Download the Conference programme.
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ArticleGLA/ALP welcome undercover BBC operation
The Gangmasters Licensing Authority and the Association of Labour Providers have applauded a BBC News investigation into illegal practices. The ALP tells labour users and their customers that they should not abdicate responsibility.
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Frankfurt expansion to cater for produce
Frankfurt Airport’s 9,000m sq perishables cargo terminal is to be expanded by a further 2,500m sq in order to accommodate a steady growth in traffic of fruit, vegetables, fish, meat and flowers.
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Russia to host international potato fair
For the first time, the biggest international congress and exhibition devoted to potato growing will be held in Moscow, in August.
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ArticleNI growers ride Magners wave
Apple growers in Northern Ireland are continuing to ride what’s been termed ‘the Magners wave’, as demand for regional cider booms in Ulster.
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Waitrose's Esom decamps to M&S food
Waitrose managing director Steven Esom has quit and is heading to high street rival M&S, probably as head of food.
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ArticleMelnyk nets £3.6m on leaving Morrisons
Marie Melnyk, who left Morrisons last December after 31 years, did so with a compensation package of more than £3.6 million, the supermarket chain has revealed. The chain has also unveiled a brand new corporate identity.
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ArticleEnglish top fruit blossoms
The early spring has created ideal blossoming conditions for English dessert apples and pears.
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Haygrove teams up with VOEN
Haygrove has joined forces with VOEN, the tree and grape covering manufacturers.
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45 arrested for €50m fruit fraud
Italian police have arrested 45 people accused of a €50 million fraud involving European Union subsidies for citrus farmers in the southern region of Calabria.
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Retailers form carbon-cutting crew
Tesco and Marks & Spencer are amongst a group of eight of the UK's biggest businesses, which has embarked on a major corporate social responsibility scheme to help cut carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions.
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ArticleSainsbury's plans major investment in stores
According to a report in one Sunday newspaper, the board of Sainsbury’s has plans to invest about £750 million a year to expand and refurbish its supermarkets as part of a wide-ranging strategic review.