All articles by Alex Lawson – Page 98
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ArticleNunhems launches moonlit melon
Dutch firm Nunhems has bred a new melon with a touch of astronomy through extensive work in the field.
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ArticlePeas and beans summer push begins
The marketing campaign to support this year's British bean and pea season gets underway this month, the fourth year that the Taste of Summer media relations initiative has looked to educate customers in UK on the vegetables.
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ArticleZespri opens new European HQ
International kiwifruit marketer Zespri officially inaugurated its new European headquarters in Berchem, a district of Belgian city Antwerp, last week.
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Spar UK excites with £5m range relaunch
Spar UK is set to relaunch its own-label food and drink range with a £5 million investment in communications for the year ahead.
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ArticleConvenience sector outpaces supermarkets
The convenience store market is growing at a faster rate than supermarkets in the UK as the idea of the big weekly shop wanes.
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ArticleNew DEFRA secretary Spels out aims
New DEFRA secretary of state Caroline Spelman set out her goals in tackling the environment in response to the Energy Bill contained in the Queen’s Speech.
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ArticleProduce World lands sustainability gong
UK fresh produce supplier Produce World has won a prestigious award for its unique and innovative approach to sustainability reporting.
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ArticleOrchardWorld trials new pear varieties
Top-fruit supplier OrchardWorld has planted a new £25,000 concept orchard which will trial four new pear varieties in the UK.
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Parker pulls out of M&S job race
Alan Parker has ruled himself out of the running to take up the chairmanship at Marks & Spencer.
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ArticleSanguinello juice back on the market
Fruit juice giant Tropicana has reintroduced its Sanguinello juice, made from 100 per cent Sicilian blood oranges.
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ArticleGovernment moves to cut red tape
The Forum of Private Business (FPB) has welcomed the new coalition government’s move to cut red tape but fears attempts to tackle the situation could create further bureaucracy.
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ArticleGoplasticpallets on show at Fruit Focus
Goplasticpallets.com is showcasing a variety of plastic field to packhouse products, including hygienic fruit crates, soft fruit trays and boxes that nest, stack and fold, on its stand at this year’s Fruit Focus in East Malling, Kent, on 21 July.
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ArticleCosta Rica sets sights on veg
Costa Rica has set its sights on increasing vegetable exports to Europe following negotiations over a free trade agreement with the EU.
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ArticleQV Foods acquires Scottish business
QV Foods Ltd has acquired potato packing firm Taypack Potatoes Ltd, based at Inchture, Perthshire.
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ArticleGood Natured aubergines launched
The Good Natured range is adding another string to its bow with the introduction of aubergines.
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ArticleBritvic ramps up Wimbledon activities
Britvic is launching a new marketing campaign to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Robinsons’ association with the Wimbledon Championships, the world’s second-longest running sports sponsorship.
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ArticleGuadeloupe exports resume after volcanic delay
Banana exports from Guadeloupe are set to restart following a lengthy hiatus caused by the volcanic eruption at Montserrat.
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ArticleMarks & Spencer begins Fairtrade veg
Marks & Spencer has become the first UK retailer to stock Fairtrade Foundation-certified vegetables, with the launch of Fairtrade green beans flown in from Kenya.
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New Zealand red apple launched
Prevar Ltd has announced it has licensed the marketing rights for a new red apple cultivar with the development name PremA96 to New Zealand firm Havelock North Fruit Company.
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ArticleTesco adds to naked salad
Tesco’s new salad box project is to have an on-shelf counterpart, fresh & naked living leaves.