All articles by Alex Lawson – Page 99
-
Article
Staffline acquires labour provider
HR specialist Staffline has acquired the trade and assets of DKM Labour Solutions, a Nottingham-based provider of recruitment solutions across the UK, from the joint administrators in a pre-pack deal.
-
ArticleIndustry set for GM debate
The potential role of GM technology in horticulture is the topic for a debate to be hosted by the Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC).
-
ArticleNew onion fungicide introduced
A new fungicide will help bulb onion growers improve disease control and crop quality.
-
ArticleEdibles garden on show at Hampton Court
Members of the media gained an insight into edibles at the RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show earlier this month during a preview showing.
-
ArticleMarabel potatoes land award
A poll of shoppers has propelled Marabel potatoes to victory in the Grocer Own Label Food & Drink Awards.
-
ArticleD&F McCarthy opens state-of-the-art site
D&F McCarthy has completed its move to a new state of the art wholesale fruit and vegetable warehouse in Memorial Way, Norwich with a storage capacity in excess of 1000 pallets in a fully temperature controlled environment.
-
Article
Bradford wholesalers raise £10,000
Bradford wholesalers and their guests raised almost £10,000 for charity at the city’s wholesale market annual dinner and dance last Saturday night.
-
ArticleSkills boss appointed after merger
Liz Pattison has been appointed head of skills solutions for Improve and the National Skills Academy for Food and Drink Manufacturing.
-
ArticleRed Tractor Week approaches
Assured Food Standards (AFS) has announced it will mark the 10th anniversary of the Red Tractor logo with a week of activities including supermarket events, following news more than half of the population recognise the mark.
-
ArticleWelsh food awards head to Pembrokeshire
It has been announced that the Wales True Taste Food and Drink Awards will be held in Pembrokeshire at the Withybush Showground in Haverfordwest this year.
-
ArticleFresh Convenience Congress hits London
Fresh Convenience Congress, a new annual conference event for the fresh produce convenience sector, is to take place on 22-24 June in London, United Kingdom.
-
Article
Re:fresh panel call for certification streamlining
A panel of industry leaders agreed that consolidation and co-ordination among the different fresh produce bodies and associated certifications in the UK would be the way forward to establishing a sustainable future for the entire supply chain.
-
ArticleFPJ reveals new editor
Michael Barker has been appointed editor of FPJ. He will take up his new role at the UK’s leading fresh produce business magazine on 7 June.
-
Article
South African transport strike draws to close
The South African transport worker’s strike is likely to end today, but the fall-out will continue.
-
ArticleDale: Action required before government settles
The fresh produce industry should act quickly and concisely to achieve key objectives such as a grocery ombudsman before the new government has time to settle.
-
Article
Eurofins reshuffles its pack
Laboratory testing group Eurofins is strengthening its UK position with the appointment of Liz Paterson as sales and marketing director of the UK Food business.
-
ArticleGamber comes out top in HEFF awards
Gamber Produce Ltd in Herefordshire, championed in the Fresh Produce category at the prestigious Heart of England fine foods (HEFF) Diamond Awards for its Maris Piper Chateau potatoes.
-
ArticlePrice comes out top in IGD research
Price is the number-one factor in consumers choosing which stores to shop in, what to buy and which improvements they would like to see, new research has shown.
-
ArticleBritish asparagus runs short
The British asparagus job has been thrown into turmoil as poor weather has severely dented the flagship season.
-
ArticleAzeri pome juice hits UK
Azerbaijan’s pomegranate growers are celebrating after Jala Super Juice became the first Azeri food and drink brand to be launched in the UK as the country begins a major push to increase food and drink exports.