All articles by Alex Lawson – Page 102
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ArticleHonduras sets banana hopes high
Independent banana producers in Honduras have high hopes for 2010, forecasting an export volume of 14 million boxes.
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ArticleMorrisons sees growth slowdown
Two years of remarkable growth at Morrisons have been curtailed and poor sales were attributed to falling food price inflation as well as wider market slowdown in its latest trading update.
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Israeli grape season begins
Israeli exporter Agrexco has reported that the first pickings of Early Sweet grapes took place this week,
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Nottinghamshire producer academy launches
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU), Newark and Notts Agricultural Society and Nottingham Trent University’s Brackenhurst campus are joining forces to launch the Nottinghamshire Fresh Start Academy.
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ArticleOxford conference begins director search
The Oxford Farming Conference (OFC) is inviting applications for three new directors to join the nine-strong team from January 2011 for a three-year term.
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ArticleDel Monte posts slight improvement
Fresh Del Monte has overcome difficulties in the banana category to report a slight net income increase of $36.2 million (£23.9m) through the first quarter of 2010, an improvement on the $34.9m in the same period of 2009.
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ArticleJersey Royals suffer drought chaos
Jersey potato growers have been hit by the island's worst drought for 34 years leaving trade in the premium spud gutted and product wasted.
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ArticleBlueberry growers warned over moths
Blueberry growers have been advised to check frequently for light-brown apple moth, Epiphyas postvittana, as populations continue to spread unchecked.
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ArticleApril food inflation increases
Poor weather and low yields last year have caused fresh food inflation to increase to 1.2 per cent in April, from 0.5 per cent in March.
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ArticleBooths celebrates Re:fresh nomination
Booths is celebrating after being shortlisted for the title of QV Fresh Approach Multiple Retailer of the Year in the Re:fresh Awards 2010.
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ArticleCo-op chairman backs ceo
Amid reports of boardroom disgruntlement due to poor performance, The Co-operative Group’s chairman Len Wardle has publicly backed ceo Peter Marks.
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ArticleBrazilian apples battle adversity
Brazilian apple producers are positive despite battling adverse conditions during the picking of Royal Gala this season.
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ArticleHaldanes employs marketing guru
Fledgling supermarket chain Haldanes has backed its local sourcing strategy with the engagement of a marketing firm.
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ArticleChilean fruit exports fall
Chilean fruit exports have slipped due to marked declines in table grape and red apple shipments, despite growth in some categories.
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European ministers meet on sustainability
Seven European countries have been asked to co-operate closely in the field of sustainable food when they meet in the Hague next month.
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From My Farm backs Slow Food
Produce World subsidiary and regional fresh produce brand From My Farm has joined forces with Slow Food UK to help them to promote taste, quality and production.
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RASE gains new president
Sir Mike Tomlinson, the ex-chief inspector of schools in the UK, is to be the next president of the Royal Agricultural Society of England (RASE).
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ArticleRestaurant game ups marketing ploys
The UK’s restaurant, hotel and pub operators are using an imaginative range of marketing techniques to keep the nation’s diners eating out.
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Asiafruit Congress line-up strengthens
Further additions have been made to the line-up of this year’s Asiafruit Congress, taking place in Hong Kong in the autumn
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ArticleBerries take fruit sector lead
Soft fruit has become the leading fruit category over citrus, stonefruit and top fruit over the last 12 months with strawberries driving the category, according to the latest research.