All articles by Tommy Leighton – Page 87
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ArticleIsraeli citrus exports down
On the back of a high volume season in 2004-05, Israeli citrus exports have fallen by 18 per cent in the 2005-06 season to date.
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Drastic measures lift prices for Spanish strawbs
The drastic measures taken by Spanish strawberry producers and reported in last week’s FPJ have succeeded in lifting prices for the fruit.
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ArticleC-stores in fresh produce struggle
Convenience stores are still finding it difficult to compete with the major supermarket chains when it comes to fresh produce.
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ArticleTesco unveils 10-point plan
Tesco has unveiled a 10-point “Community Plan’ as part of an attempt to boost its image.
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Dangerous juice ingredient identified
Scientists have identified an ingredient in grapefruit juice that makes it dangerous to mix with certain drugs.
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Exosect given PSD approval
Exosect, a provider of environmentally conscious insect pest control, has announced that it has been accredited with GEP (Good Experimental Practice) status by the Pesticide Safety Directorate (PSD).
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Government attacked over school delays
Jamie Oliver has hit out at the government for failing to deliver prompt reforms on school dinners and making “the same bloody excuse” for delays.
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ArticleCostcutter and Nisa-Today's could merge
Grocery wholesaler Nisa-Today's is reported to be in “advanced merger negotiations” with convenience store group Costcutter.
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ArticleAviko's no fat chips
Aviko, the number one manufacturer of chilled chips and potato products in Europe, has launched a summer range for health conscious consumers.
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Tunisia gets new perishables logistics service
Logistics services for the export of Tunisian fresh and frozen produce have been opened by Societe Commerciale Tunisienne (SOCOTU) and LauritzenCool.
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ArticleGreenvale in early at Sainsbury's
Greenvale AP has delivered the first of this season’s home-grown new potatoes to Sainsbury’s stores as part of the Local First for Fresh campaign for 2006.
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ArticleHiggins expands down under
Higgins Group, a leading potato supplier in Europe, is expanding its global operations with the appointment of an Australian agent to market two of its varieties down under.
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G's gets water relief
G’s Fresh Beetroot has become the first company to receive Enhanced Capital Allowance (ECA) approval for tax relief on an efficient membrane filtration system.
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ArticleReport: why consumers buy healthy products
Campden and Chorleywood Food Research Association Group has published a new review to shed light on what influences consumers to choose ‘healthy eating’ products.
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ArticleMorrisons chief may be considering departure
Sir Ken Morrison is reportedly considering a timetable that will lead to him stepping down as executive chairman of Wm Morrison, possibly within 12 months.
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ArticleJazz adds support to Fruity Friday
Worldwide Fruit’s Jazz apple brand is supporting World Cancer Research Fund UK’s awareness day, Fruity Friday.
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ArticleTesco plans to become better neighbour
Tesco is to release plans to transform itself into a better neighbour, reports The Sunday Times.
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ArticleSomerfield quits ETI
Somerfield has pulled out of the Ethical Trading Initiative, and an article in today’s [May 7] Observer suggests that the move has provoked criticism that the UK’s fifth-largest supermarket chain is “more concerned about profits than about the fair treatment of workers in poor countries”.
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Chiquita profits slide
Chiquita Brands International has recorded a 77 per cent fall in first quarter profits compared to last year.
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Miliband new Defra leader
David Miliband has been appointed secretary of state for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.