All articles by Tommy Leighton – Page 79
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ArticleNFU opens new headquarters
The NFU is officially opening its brand new headquarters in the heart of rural Warwickshire.
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ArticleSweet start for Spanish grape
Spanish grape producers could be set for sweet success this year as brix levels are back on track after a string of difficult seasons.
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ABP at centre of bidding war
There has been a twist in the tale of the takeover of Associated British Ports (ABP), as a second offer has sparked a bidding war for the ports operator.
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ArticleDutch Creations set to take off
Leading breeders of cut flowers and pot plants are set to work together in Dutch Creations.
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Produce makes beauty breakthrough
Asda research has revealed that three per cent of adults are using fresh produce to create natural beauty treatments.
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ArticleSmall business unprepared for smoking ban
Small firms in England and Wales are being urged to review their workplace smoking policies amid concerns that business owners are failing to understand the detail of next summer’s smoking ban.
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Azura sponsors Moroccan World Cup bid
Producer and exporter the Azura Group has announced its official sponsorship of the Moroccan rugby team for the Rugby World Cup, taking place in France in 2007.
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ArticleApple Day set for October
The annual Apple Day will be held on October 21, held by national charity Common Ground.
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Taiwanese hopes dampened by rains
An outbreak of heavy rain has left Taiwan's agricultural sector with losses of NT$621.27 million (£10.4m).
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ArticleGreenery goes on the road
European producer and supplier The Greenery is taking to the road with chef Noel Goulding to showcase the versatility of its veg offer at selected wholesale markets across the UK.
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Come on feel the noise
British Potato Council campaigning is set to make even more noise about the healthiness of potatoes.
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ArticleLondon freight plan to improve capital deliveries
At its Greater London Freight Council meeting yesterday (June 13), the Freight Transport Association took another key step in its strategy of Planning for Freight by hosting the launch of Transport for London's (TfL) London Freight Plan consultation.
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Chiquita prices decline in EU
Chiquita sees US market compensate for low-priced EU in April and May.
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ArticleCalcagni new Freshfel president
Freshfel Europe has elected Pino Calcagni as its president until 2008.
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CC will investigate supply chain relationships
The Competition Commission has bowed to pressure, and will now be including supermarkets dealings with their suppliers in the remit of its inquiry into the UK grocery supermarkets sector.
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Organic jv to develop Bulgarian exports
Leading Dutch organic produce marketer Eosta BV has embarked on a joint venture with Bulgarian organic partner Gimel.
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ArticleScottish report raises supermarket concerns
Scotland’s farming union has urged the Competition Commission (CC) to take on board a report published by a Holyrood committee which raises serious concerns over supermarket power.
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ArticleABP snapped up for £2.5bn
Associated British Ports, the owner of 21 ports including Southampton, is to be taken over in a £2.5bn deal.
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ArticleSolid start to trading year for Tesco
Tesco has made a solid start to the trading year, although there has been a slowdown in like-for-like UK sales growth.
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ArticleEdmed wins Tesco grower award
Clive Edmed has won Tesco's top English apple and pear award, being named the retailer’s Grower of the Year, based on last season's performance.