All articles by Tommy Leighton – Page 67
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ArticleAtkinson follows Solomon's reign
Dr Chris Atkinson has been appointed head of science for East Malling Research (EMR) with effect from September 4, as Dr Mike Solomon steps down from the role.
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ArticleFresh impetus in school meal guidelines
A new set of government guidelines on school meal provision came into force today - Monday - with the aim of reducing the incidence of child obesity by driving out junk food, and substituting it for healthier alternatives.
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ArticleMarshalls makes its point with cabbage
Five years of trials in Lincolnshire by Marshalls of Butterwick have allowed a British-grown red pointed cabbage to be offered to supermarkets.
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ArticleAussie exports hindered by quarantine protocols
It has never been more difficult for Australian exporters to send their fresh produce overseas, according to the country’s Horticultural Exporters Association.
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Golden Apple for teachers
South African Goldens are launching Golden Apple Awards for top teachers as part of its first UK consumer campaign.
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SOLA for Oberon
A new treatment against spider mite and whitefly in pepper and cayenne pepper crops has been approved by the Pesticides Safety Directorate (PSD).
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ArticleHDC publishes top-fruit training guides
Horticultural Development Council (HDC) has launched two new DVDs and an accompanying handbook aimed at assisting the tree-fruit sector with this season’s harvest.
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ArticleWaitrose hosts online organic debate
To mark this year’s Organic Fortnight - September 2-17 - Waitrose aims to settle consumer concerns about the real value of organics with an online debate.
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ArticleMinisterial support for Juicy Science
Shadow minister for health and children, Tim Loughton, has expressed his support for Sundowner® apples’ Juicy Science campaign, which aims to encourage an interest in science and healthy eating for children of primary school age.
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ArticleTorrance enjoys golf and top-fruit mix
Unlike sport and politics, the worlds of fresh produce and sport definitely do mix, if last weekend is anything to go by.
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ArticleFlorette flourishes in sunshine
Leading prepared salad brand Florette UK has enjoyed a sizzling summer, as soaring temperatures across the UK sent its sales to record levels.
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ArticleHodge hogs the podium
Andy Hodge, the rower sponsored by JP Fruit as he builds towards the 2012 Olympics, showed he is in pretty good shape already, as his GB coxless fours team landed gold in the World Rowing Championships at Dorney Lake, Windsor.
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ArticleTesco launches organic price cuts
Tesco will mark National Organic Fortnight with a series of promotions across its organic range.
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ArticleFruit Logistica relaunches virtual marketplace
The Fruit Logistica Virtual Market Place has been relaunched online - featuring company information for more than 1,500 exhibitors from 64 countries.
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ArticleBlackcurrants in MRSA link
Blackcurrants can help fight the deadly hospital superbug MRSA, according to new research.
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Fyffes notches hat-trick of deals
Fyffes this morning announced it has made two more large investments in fruit firms, following last week’s Medicitrus deal.
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ArticleNutritious veg being thrown away
The parts of vegetables that are commonly thrown away contain valuable levels of vitamins and minerals, according to new research.
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Zambian exports to Europe well down
Vegetable exports from Zambia to Europe are down significantly.
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Scottish expansion for Tesco
Tesco is set to take a third of the market share in Scotland - and the supermarket giant has reportedly applied for planning permission for 19 new superstores north of the border.
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Weeds in focus
Weed Talk, part of the Bayer CropScience-sponsored Weed Focus initiative, will publish a new management strategy based on feedback from UK growers.