All articles by Tommy Leighton – Page 77
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Peruvian citrus focus on Europe
Eighty-five per cent of Peruvian citrus exports are shipped to Europe, accorsing to export promotion body Procitrus.
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Banana shipment causes chaos in California
A terminal at major Californian fruit port Port Hueneme was temporarily brought to a standstill after an anti-Bush discovery on a banana shipment from Guatemala.
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Florette launches £2.5m TV campaign
Leading prepared salad producer Florette has launched a high profile £2.5 million television and PR campaign to further boost its brand awareness in the UK.
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ArticleLamb's lettuce limelight
Lamb’s lettuce is enjoying a prolonged spell in the spotlight this month.
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Delhaize takes PLA plunge
Following successful trials, a Belgian supermarket chain is expanding its environmentally friendly packaging program to incorporate 100 per cent natural packaging on its prepared salad lines.
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ArticleFrench join Redbridge for summer
The Sunshine Fruits from France campaign will for the first time this year join forces with Redbridge Holdings to boost the wholesale trade of French summer fruit.
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ArticleVital move for labour agency
Peterborough-based labour provider Vital Recruitment has moved into new custom-built 5,000sqft premises, as it gears up for sweeping changes in its sector later this year.
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Asda backs campaign to change Sunday laws
Asda is amongst a group of British retailers campaigning to change Sunday trading laws in England and Wales.
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ArticleCara Cara on trial at Capespan
Capespan is set to trial market the Cara Cara navel orange variety in selected supermarkets across the UK.
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Whitbread pops up at Jessops
Robin Whitbread, the former J Sainsbury plc and Somerfield executive, has resurfaced.
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ArticleBramley growers pumped up by cider
Bramley apple production has received a boost through the success of Magners Irish cider, which is requiring more and more volume from Northern Ireland.
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Asda probes "serious flaws" in GMB ballot
Asda will pursue legal action to prevent a proposed five-day strike by workers at its distribution depots around the UK.
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A blight protectant on all your programmes
Dow AgroSciences is advising potato growers to start incorporating strong protectant foliar fungicides with known zoospore, and tuber blight activity, into their bight programmes.
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Florverde boosts Colombian flower exports
Colombian flower exports to UK gain from environmental and social responsibility project
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ArticleRetailers react to inquiry into supplier relationships
The UK’s top two supermarkets reacted with casual arrogance to the Competition Commission (CC) announcement that it will be investigating retailer/supplier relationships.
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$18 million handout not enough for Florida
The $18 million being offered to citrus nursery growers in the Florida for the 4.3 million trees lost to the canker eradication programme is not enough to support the industry, it has been claimed this week.
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Chiquita given Panamanian deadline
Chiquita has until June 30 to renegotiate terms with the Coosemupar co-operative in Panama for the marketing of its fruit, otherwise it will face international arbitrage, worker and government representatives have said.
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ArticleAsda workers call five-day strike
According to national media reports, Asda distribution workers will stage a five-day strike from June 30, in a protest over pay and bargaining rights.