Foodservice
- Brakes acquired by US firm for £2.2bn>
Brakes acquired by US firm for £2.2bn
by Nina Pullman 25 February 2016 Fruit and Vegetables
Foodservice giant Sysco has bought Fresh Direct sister company and Bain…
- Bel Orta spots gap in market for peeled white asparagus>
Bel Orta spots gap in market for peeled white asparagus
by Nina Pullman 11 February 2016 Fruit, Vegetables, Asparagus and Tomatoes
Producer organisation says new peeled and fresh asparagus is a first for…
- Delizzimo strawberries head for chef's table>
Delizzimo strawberries head for chef's table
by Mike Knowles 28 January 2016 Berries
Grown exclusively from seeds, the new Dutch variety is making a name for…
- McDonald's backs young Italian growers>
McDonald's backs young Italian growers
by Mike Knowles 5 November 2015 Apples & Pears, Citrus and Leafy & Salad Vegetables
Apples, lettuce and oranges among products to be sourced from young producers…
- Mattar becomes KAF managing director>
Subscribers onlyMattar becomes KAF managing director
by Tom Joyce 13 October 2015
Dubai trader KAF Group has named Gladess Mattar as its new MD, with plans to…
- Biggest UK-wide celebration of organics launched>
Biggest UK-wide celebration of organics launched
by Martyn Fisher 3 September 2015 Fruit and Vegetables
Soil Association has put together a free marketing pack for all Catering Mark…
- Israeli exporter launches new organic seaweed>
Israeli exporter launches new organic seaweed
by Nina Pullman 30 July 2015 Other Products and Herbs
Avara Export Growers is targeting UK and German retail markets with its new…
- Zespri kiwifruit scoops McDonald's Happy Meal berth>
Zespri kiwifruit scoops McDonald's Happy Meal berth
by Martyn Fisher 8 June 2015 Kiwifruit
Customers of the fast-food chain in Mexico will find a Zespri SunGold Kiwifruit…
- Bakkavör sells stake in fresh food firm>
Bakkavör sells stake in fresh food firm
by Martyn Fisher 16 April 2015
Foodservice giant sells its remaining 60 per cent stake in Italpizza to…
- Claims McDonald's is looking to add kale to its menu>
Claims McDonald's is looking to add kale to its menu
by Martyn Fisher 11 March 2015 Brassicas
According to financial analysts, the leafy brassica could be used in salads or…
