All articles by Alex Lawson – Page 123
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Soft-fruit farmer hit with GLA fine
David Leslie Fruits Ltd, a soft-fruit farmer in Scones of Lethendy, Perth, has been prosecuted for using an unlicensed Bulgarian gangmaster.
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Brazil ups UK focus in Berlin
Brazil is set to make a splash at this year’s Fruit Logistica with its eighth appearance at the Berlin fair, with an increased focus on UK business.
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ArticleTesco launches BOGOFl initiative
Tesco has launched the first of its new “Buy One, Get One Free Later” deals this week.
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ArticleCalls for more control over skills funding
The head of the UK food and drink sector skills council has welcomed a call from a leading think tank to hand more control to employers in the way skills and training are funded by the government.
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New fruit allergy site launches
A new website for fruit allergy sufferers has been set up to spread information about fruit allergies, healthy fruits and recent research in development of allergy-friendly fruit alternatives.
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ArticleMorrisons reports strong festive period
Morrisons has continued to outshine its rivals by reporting strong Christmas sales, despite its apparent trouble at the top.
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ArticleEarthquake wreaks Caribbean havoc
The devastating earthquake that hit Haiti last week is causing chaos in the Caribbean produce industry, with volumes, trade and labour taking a severe hit from the natural disaster.
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ArticleAssociated Packaging lands new MD
Adam Buckland has been appointed as group managing director at Associated Packaging, part of the Eurohill Holdings group of companies.
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Greenery agrees John Baarda deal
The Greenery UK has reached an “in principle” agreement with John Baarda Ltd to market its glasshouse-grown products.
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ArticlePortsmouth port gets £2.2m boost
Portsmouth Commercial Port’s fruit importing business, MMD Shipping Services, has invested in a £2.2 million mobile harbour crane and an integral IT upgrade which will improve the service it offers clients as it anticipates a busy 2010.
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ArticlePennycook leads Morrisons race
Morrisons finance director Richard Pennycook has emerged as the firm favourite to take the top job at the supermarket, following the departure of Marc Bolland.
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PEACH disruption tonight and tomorrow
DEFRA has issued a statement to users of the PEACH system, which is undergoing some work and will experience some downtime.
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Sainsbury's tomatoes go green
Sainsbury's has announced that its Basics tinned chopped tomatoes are to be sold in cartons rather than cans, reducing packaging by half a million kilos per year.
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ArticleNew mushroom punnet launched
Sharp Interpack has taken a significant step towards eliminating the impact that its packaging has on the environment with the launch of its c-Low mushroom punnet.
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ArticleEnglish apples see relaunch boost
The English apple season is being relaunched as the industry looks to capitalise on increased availability of designer apples and a lengthier season.
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ArticleGovernment to consult on supply code
Consumer minister Kevin Brennan has confirmed that the government will consult on how best to enforce the Groceries Supply Code of Practice (GSCOP), which comes into force on 4 February.
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On-the-job qualifications get support
An interactive online learning zone is being developed to help employers and training providers serving the food and drink industry get to grips with new work-based qualifications.
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Welsh government backs awards
The Welsh Assembly government has set up a new website - Truetaste.tv - to enable Welsh food and drink producers, trade and media to access news relating to the Wales the True Taste Food and Drink Awards.
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Campden BRI gears up for Foodex
Campden BRI is to take a leading role in the newly revamped Foodex exhibition that takes place at the NEC in Birmingham on March 21-24.
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Rural transport receives boost
New planning policy aimed at giving rural areas without access to public transport equal status has been introduced.