All articles by Alex Lawson – Page 134
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ArticleBlueberry sales soar in UK
British Summer Fruits (BSF) has announced a significant sales increase for summer 2009, totalling 58,400 tonnes of soft fruit, which represents an overall increase of 17.2 per cent over 2008.
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PAFA lands new chairman
David Beeby, chief executive of Innovia Films, is to become chairman of the Packaging and Films Assocation (PAFA) - the trade association which represents the £2 billion UK flexible packaging and plastic films industry.
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Hadlow debates future of farming
Hadlow College is to host a meeting to look at the ways UK farming can capitalise on the need to increase yields in the coming years.
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Dole reports third quarter loss
Dole Food Company has posted a third-quarter loss of $54 million (£32.5m) as the banana giant looks to recover its debts.
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ArticleNorth East backs green projects
A conference concluded that the north-east of England has great potential for renewable energy, following its commitment to producing 20 per cent of all the electricity consumed in the region from renewables by 2020.
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ArticleAmbitious plans for Seasonal Berries
Seasonal Berries has outlined its objectives for the 2009-10 season and has pledged to promote berries and their health benefits over the winter months, drive the continuing growth of blueberries and blackberries and address the quality perception of early Spanish strawberries and raspberries.
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ArticleFormer MEP backs food over environment
Farmers must be allowed to maximise food production from their best soils, with agricultural policies targeting environmental schemes to more marginal land, according to a former MEP.
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ArticleColdpack launches Airliner in the UK
A new insulating film material that enables temperature-controlled transit packaging of a variety of food products has been launched into the UK by Coldpack.
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Widespread success at Restaurant Show
The 21st edition of the Restaurant Show attracted a strong mix of high-quality visitors, exuding positivity and optimism.
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ArticleRudis approved for sprouts
Field vegetable fungicide Rudis has gained approval for use on brussels sprouts.
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M&S ups hospital presence
Marks & Spencer is offering an alternative to often derided hospital food with the announcement of plans to open 20 stores in UK hospitals.
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ArticleSainsbury's launches sustainability groups
Sainsbury’s is to launch three new crop sustainability groups as it moves its work into produce for the first time.
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Europatat heads for the UK
The British Potato Trade Association (BPTA) is hosting the 2010 Europatat Annual Congress in the UK for the first time.
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Improve caution as government wields axe
The head of food and drink sector skills council Improve has “cautiously welcomed” government plans to cut the number of skills bodies in order to make the system easier for employers to navigate.
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WT SeaAir expands into perishables
WT SeaAir Ltd has increased its portfolio of services by expanding into the perishables business with the formation of a new division, WT Perishables.
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13 charged in trafficking investigation
Thirteen people have been charged in connection with Operation Ruby - an investigation into an organised crime syndicate involving human trafficking from eastern Europe.
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ArticlePackaging show set for Birmingham
Top companies are adding their names to the rapidly growing exhibitor list for Total Processing & Packaging 2010, with bookings and enquiries continuing to grow as companies finalise their marketing plans for the year.
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Farmers successful over NVZ appeals
A number of farmers have won appeals against Nitrate Vulnerable Zone (NVZ) designations for their businesses and these are having a positive impact on all farms in that same drainage area, according to the National Farmers’ Union (NFU).
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Convenience show date set
The Convenience Retailing Show (CRS) 2010 is to take place at the Birmingham NEC from March 21-24 next year.
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ArticleDEFRA backs current technology
DEFRA’s chief scientist has urged the food industry to embrace its current resources, insisting today’s technology can be used to address the overarching issues in increasing production amid climate change.