All articles by Tommy Leighton – Page 49
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ArticlePeter Kendall elected COPA vice president
NFU president Peter Kendall has been elected a vice president of COPA-COGECA - the umbrella organisation representing the interests of all farmers in Europe.
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Global event for banana trade
The first Global Banana Congress will take place in in Guayaquil, Ecuador, on April 25-27.
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ArticleFSA food safety guidance for independents
New FSA guidance on preventing and responding to food scares will help smaller, independent retailers match the robust food safety practices of the major players in the grocery sector.
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ArticleWell Pict launches online portal
Well Pict European has launched its redesigned website - www.wellpict-european.com. The site features the latest in web programming technologies to allow the company to better respond to customers and clients and relay information efficiently to the global marketplace.
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ArticlePandol search on to fill Breech
US grape giant Pandol Brothers Inc. is looking for a new chief executive officer, following an announcement last week that Jack Breech will retire from the company.
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Peter Heyes dies, aged 66
Ex-Western International tenants’ front man Peter Heyes died last weekend, aged 66.
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Tesco sales at £88,000 a minute
As predicted yesterday on freshinfo, Tesco this morning unveiled a 13 per cent rise in full-year underlying profits to £2.55 billion.
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ArticleJamaica goes down Fairtrade route
Jamaica Producers (JP) is aiming to secure its status as an ethical producer of bananas, by seeking Fairtrade certification in the UK.
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ArticleInnocent boost for berries
Berries will be a first choice for Innocent smoothies this spring and summer, according to the firm.
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ArticleBSF/NFU share tunnel vision
British Summer Fruits (BSF) has linked up with the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) in a bid to get some clarification on polytunnel policy.
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EU tariff removal welcomed
The European Union's (EU) decision to remove all remaining quota and tariff limitations on access to its market for all African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) states was welcomed by the region's chief trade negotiator. But bananas were left out of the agreement, which is a cause for concern.
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ArticleFarma drama: Farmers' markets attacked
The National Farmers’ Retail and Markets Association (Farma) has criticised The Sunday Times for taking a “pot shot” at farmers’ markets.
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ArticleTotal Produce buys George Smalley
Total Produce plc announced today that it has acquired the trade and trading assets of the Leicester, Nottingham and Doncaster operations of George Smalley Limited.
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ArticleElsanta in early at Asda
Some of the first arrivals of UK Elsanta strawberries hit the shelves in Asda today - two weeks earlier than last year
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ArticleEat produce, quit smoking
Increasing intake of milk as well as fruit could help to encourage smokers to give up, a new study suggests.
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ArticlePublic learn to love sprouts
Arbor’s Learn to Love a Sprout Campaign has been a triumphant success for the under-appreciated vegetable, often subject to bad press.
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ArticleApples linked to asthma protection
An apple a day may make all the difference for pregnant woman because it may protect children from asthma, according to Dutch and Scottish researchers.
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ArticleJoel moves from G's to Greens
Spearhead International has appointed Julius Joel as managing director of its wholly-owned UK subsidiary, Greens of Soham Ltd. He will take up the position on June 18.
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ArticleKeelings wins top Irish grower award
Keelings Salads has won the Bord Bia Best Grower of the Year Award, presented to the growers that best represents exceptional standards in production and handling of fresh produce.
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ArticleUS consumers regaining confidence in produce
Consumer confidence about produce safety is improving in the US after a difficult period, but the industry is expected to come good on its promised improvements.