All articles by Tommy Leighton – Page 95
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PMA defends industry's interests
PMA has vigorously challenged an article appearing in the February issue of US journal Consumer Reports that suggests that some conventionally grown fresh produce items are unsafe because of pesticide residues.
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ArticleHairyape gains a voice
Hairyape has introduced a new service for the fresh produce trade which integrates internet telephony with spam-free mail, consignment and document flow management.
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Improve fights plan to slash £24m from training grants
A campaign to spare the axe on £24 million of government funding for employee training has been launched by Improve, the food and drink sector skills council.
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ArticleChiquita to develop global sourcing strategy
Multinational fruit giant Chiquita has announced plans to develop a global sourcing strategy.
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ArticleUS speculation surrounds Fyffes
Speculation is rife in the US as to interested buyers for a majority stake in Fresh Del Monte Produce.
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ArticleVeg beaten up by weather
As UK vegetable growers are starting to recover from the frosty winter, producers across Europe are still feeling the effects of erratic conditions.
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Tumeric cancer prevention potential
Scientists in New Jersey have found that the curry spice turmeric holds potential for the treatment and prevention of prostate cancer, when combined with certain vegetables.
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Million tonne waste dilemma
The government has warned businesses must make more effort to ensure the packaging they use is recycled.
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EMR open for discussion
The East Malling Research Association is holding its first ever member’s day to discuss ways to achieve environmental and economic stability in horticulture.
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ArticleSir Terry to talk for CCFRA
Tesco boss Sir Terry Leahy will deliver a talk to members of Campden and Chorleywood Food Research Association at their annual open day on June 7.
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ArticleRe:fresh Awards nominations details downloadable now!!
The nominations brochure for this year’s Re:fresh Awards, to be held at the London Marriott, Grosvenor Square on May 11, is now downloadable.
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Asda ups stakes in price war
You thought the UK was already engaged in a high street price war? Well, hold on to your hats, because Asda has just upped the stakes.
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Asda employees lose out
More than 60 per cent of Asda employees will go without a bonus this year after the supermarket chain failed to meet its annual sales targets.
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ArticleRe:fresh Partnership to survey industry
The Re:fresh Partnership is carrying out a major survey of the UK fresh produce industry.
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British top online sales charts
British consumers have become Europe’s top online consumers following record online shopping growth rates in the run-up to Christmas.
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Ex-Asda man to head up Somerfield
Former Asda executive Paul Mason is returning to the UK to head up Somerfield.
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Salad industry E.coli pointer
A study by the university of Aberdeen has revealed that slugs could be a factor in the spread of E. coli in salad vegetables.Researchers believe that the slug could be a vehicle for spreading the deadly bacterial strain.
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ArticleWalker claims Iceland glory
Iceland’s sales are up 16 per cent on last year thanks to the return of its founder, Malcolm Walker, according to Walker himself.
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German seminar tackles residues
Die Akademie Fresenius in Cologne is hosting the fourth edition of its two-day seminar on “Residues and Contaminants in Food” on March 29 and 30.
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New recruits for FTA
The Freight Transport Association has appointed three new managers to join its policy teams in the North, the South East and in Brussels.