All articles by Tommy Leighton – Page 71
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ArticleOrganic boxers prepare to enter the ring
The impending entrance of Sainsbury's and Tesco into the organic box scheme fold signals ther beginning of a new era for exisiting suppliers.
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ArticleVegetable yields suffer in heatwave
Hot dry conditions over the last two months are playing havoc with the yields of many vegetable crops across the UK, sector leaders have revealed.
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Mushroom added to anti-cancer arsenal
An exotic mushroon could be a secret weapon in the fight against cancer, according to research by the University of Boston.
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ArticleMorrisons surprises City with sales rise
Morrisons' recovery appears to be gathering pace, as the Bradford-based chain this morning announced a 6.6 per cent rise, excluding fuel, in first-half like-for-like sales.
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ArticleChina opens up to SA citrus
The Chinese market has opened up to South African citrus exporters.
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New man for Markem
Leading provider of coding and marking solutions Markem Systems has selected Phil Lewis as sales manager for the West Midlands and mid-South Wales.
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New freight line opens up
New freight services on the route from Holyhead to Dublin will start on September 11, according to leading ferry company Stena Line.
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ArticleSainsbury's acquires stores from Somerfield
J Sainsbury plc has purchased four stores from Somerfield for an undisclosed price.
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Matilda uses PA to expand
Australian fresh produce company Matilda Fresh Foods is set to expand its export operation using Packaging Automation equipment.
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British food on show at Fine Food event
Food from Britain (FFB) is promoting quality British regional food and drink to both UK and international buyers, and profiling its services to the industry through its presence at Speciality & Fine Food Fair (September 2006) at Olympia.
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ArticlePears have 50 per cent more fibre
Pears have 50 per cent more fibre than previously indicated, according to new labeling values by the US Food and Drug Administration.
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ArticleChile appoints European rep from IP
The Chilean fresh fruit industry, through its trade body the Chilean Fresh Fruit Association, has appointed Lianne Jones as its new field manager for Europe.
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NFU's Kendall a bioethanol head
Plant power will be propelling NFU president Peter Kendall to his appointments from this week onwards, thanks to a new car on loan from Saab which runs on biofuel.
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ArticleIrish growers ‘being ripped off’ by multiples
Multiples in the Irish Republic have been accused of ripping off growers and consumers with huge mark-ups on fresh produce.
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Tesco strengthens Czech position
Tesco has strengthened its position in the Czech market with the acquisition of 11 Carrefour outlets in Prague for around CZK 4 billion (£96 million).
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Defra unveils proposed GM guideline
Defra has announced new proposed guidelines to govern the potential production of genetically modified crops in the UK.
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ArticleGovernment shifts responsibility for healthy living
The government will shift some of the onus for living healthily back onto the British public today, as PM Tony Blair tries to distance his party from Nanny State claims.
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ArticleIsraeli avocados to break 10-year record
Avocado yields in Israel are expected to reach a decade-record of 90,000-100,000 tonnes in the 2005-06 season.
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Weather-watcher to save growers cash
Growers could save water and fertiliser thanks to a unique weather-watching system that automatically waters plants according to a five-day weather forecast.
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Pea growers burnt out by heatwave
The recent heatwave could be “the final straw” for some of the UK’s pea growers.