All articles by Elspeth Waters – Page 15
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Dementia risk drop linked to Med diet
Eating a produce-rich Mediterranean diet could significantly reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease, a US study has found.
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Juicing the way to 5 A DAY
Sales of fruit juices and smoothies are rising as people opt for a quicker way to get 5 A DAY.
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Ginger: the natural alternative to chemo?
Root ginger could be prescribed to combat ovarian cancer, scientists have claimed.
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Retailers offer a Royal weekend
Jersey Royals have hit two top retailers in time for Easter - two weeks earlier than last year.
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Tesco's first Jersey Royals hit stores
Tesco has received the first supplies of new-season Jersey Royals from its depots in Harlow, Didcot and Southampton.
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FTA calls for tighter controls on data release
The Freight Transport Association has urged the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) for tighter controls on the release of vehicle keeper data from the UK vehicle register.
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UK growers get Dutch tips on weed control
A Dutch manual on weed control in arable and vegetable crops has been released in the UK.
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EFSA seeks EC support for food safety
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) is hoping to engage the European Commission’s support on GMO issues.
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New checkweigher gives greater packing accuracy
Automatic weighing equipment specialist Easiweigh, has launched an exciting new Checkweigher for environments with high humidity levels, including the fresh and frozen food sectors.
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New recruits at JO Sims to drive ingredients division
Fresh fruit and fruit ingredient supplier JO Sims has consolidated its UK operation with two key appointments.
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NFU urges Defra secretary to resign
Farmers have put the pressure on the NFU Council to demand a resignation from Defra Secretary of State, Margaret Beckett , if the Single Farm Payment process is not completed by Friday, June 30.
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ArticleHumberVHB push for British cress
UK fresh cress and herbs grower HumberVHB has embarked on its first ever PR campaign to push home-grown cress into the spotlight.
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ArticleSainbury's Online boss puts service first
Sainsbury’s is hoping to up its stakes in the supermarket wars by focusing on its online services.
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US in breach of WTO obligations
The US government has not complied with the WTO judgement on the EU-US trade dispute over the US Foreign Sales Corporations regime, a report by the World Trade Organisation has confirmed.
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Polythene recycling facility doubles capacity
British Polythene Industries plc (BPI) has installed an additional £2million wash plant to double recycling capacity at its Dumfries facility.
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Juicers big up the bumbleberry
Bumbleberry juice is the taste of summer 2006, says juice manufacturer Frobishers.
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Gangmaster crackdown begins
The process of licensing gangmasters began last week in line with the schedule drawn up by the Gangmasters Licensing Authority (GLA) in March.
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Israel juggles higher volumes and costs
Exports and costs were up across Israel’s agricultural sector at the end of last year, according to recent reports.
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ArticleSupermarket wars will ruin industry, unions warn
The ongoing supermarket power price wars are damaging the UK food supply chain and creating a climate of fear, according to UK farming unions.
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Far Eastern move for LCL
Logistics services provider LCL is continuing its global expansion with the opening of an office in Singapore.