All articles by Elizabeth O'Keefe – Page 9
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ArticleRed grapes help lower blood pressure
It has been found that red grapes decrease blood pressure and cholesterol levels, thereby decreasing the associated risk of heart disease, scientists at Madrid University have revealed.
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Improve calls for immigration restrictions to relax
The government has been asked to relax labour market restrictions limiting industry's access to migrant workers from Romania and Bulgaria in order to help ease “short-term” staff shortages facing the food and drink manufacturing sector.
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Innovation on cards for food and drink
A new initiative, which helps food and drink companies develop innovative products and packaging, is being launched to ensure companies remain competitive and win market share - especially in today’s challenging economic climate.
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ArticlePomegranates found to inhibit inflammation
Pomegranate extract may inhibit the chronic inflammation linked with a variety of health problems such as heart disease and arthritis, according to a study.
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Slug threat remains high
Slug populations are currently well into critical levels and more wet weather is likely to cause populations to remain high.
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ArticleAsda scores British edamame bean first
Asda is set to become the first-ever British retailer to sell edamame beans fresh in their pods.
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ArticleFirst for salad company
Lincolnshire-based The Organic Salad Company BV received the first shipment of organic round tomatoes from its specialist organic growers based in the Canary Islands.
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Carmel's new pepper is Ever Green
Israeli supplier Carmel-Agrexco will export a new and exclusive pepper variety, Ever Green, on a semi-commercial basis by seafreight this season.
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ArticleSainsbury’s profits up 13.3 per cent
Sainsbury’s has defied the credit crunch and reported a substantial increase in half-year profits.
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ACS: Local shops vital
A new study commissioned by Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has recommended that policy intervention is needed to ensure that all consumers benefit from a small store within five minutes walk of where they live.
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Repeat performance for food safety conference
The international Fresenius Food Safety and Dietary Risk Assessment Conference 2009 will take place on February 12 and 13, in Cologne, Germany.
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Food inflation falls sharply in the UK
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) administered Nielsen Shop Price Index (SPI) for October has reported that annual shop price inflation is three per cent down from 3.6 per cent seen in September - the second consecutive month that inflation has fallen.
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ArticleReal food to conquer the crunch
Consumer drive for provenance and high quality does not have to be affected by the credit crunch, according to Philip Lowery, director of the Real Food Festival at a gathering at the House of Lords to celebrate the show on Friday.
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ArticleGLA warns gangmasters in Northern Ireland
Many gangmasters may be breaking the law by supplying workers to farms and the food industry without a licence, according to ICM research conducted on behalf of theGangmasters Licensing Authority (GLA).
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ArticleDavid Austin set on London wholesale scene
Rose grower David Austin Roses is keen to improve its presence in London’s wholesale markets.
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Writtle students receive prestigious scholarship
This year Marshal Papworth Scholarships have been awarded to three Writtle College students on the MSc International Horticulture course.
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Veg conference set for January
The ADAS/Syngenta UK Vegetable Industry Conference & Exhibition 2009 will be held in January.
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Soil health call welcomed
The UK’s leading organic growing charity, Garden Organic, has welcomed the findings of a significant report from the Royal Agricultural Society of England (RASE), published last week, which highlighted the threats posed to the health of UK soil, and future food security.
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Pre-Christmas conditions to get tough
Conditions are toughening for customers and retailers as the crucial run-up to Christmas begins, said the British Retail Consortium (BRC).
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ArticleRetail innovation rewarded at Horti Fair
Aalsmeer Flower Market and the Holland Flower Council’s joint initiative Retail Inspirations received the overall best innovative product award at the Horti Fair Innovation Awards 2008, at the RAI in Amsterdam.