All articles by Jane Mornement – Page 12
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Potatoes go online
Potato Call Ltd has launched a website to help those in the potato industry. The site will enable potato players to interact electronically, discuss topical issues and see news and prices.
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Oxford conference looks to the young
January's Oxford Farming Conference has a prestigious line-up of speakers including HRH The Princess Royal and Defra minister Margaret Beckett. Young horticultural entrepreneurs will also be speaking for the first time to offer their views on the changing industry.
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Superquinn opens new distribution centre
A new distribution centre in Dublin has been opened by Irish supermarket Superquinn. The site will mean shops will receive more regular deliveries, as well as deliveries which are more individual to each shop and its requirements.
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Onions can halve the risk of prostate cancer
Researchers in China have found that eating onions, garlic, leeks and spring onions can halve men's risk of prostate cancer. Those with a diet heavy in the allium food group can lower their chance of developing the disease by as much as 70 per cent.
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BRC reports downturn
In its latest report the BRC notes a 0.1 per cent drop in food prices. This is alongside a 0.32 per cent drop in the price of non-food items.
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New barcoding information to enhance traceability
e.commerce has announced several new barcoding and traceability innovations. These include extra small barcodes to fit on individual pieces of fruit, and a new traceability scheme ready for the introduction of a new food law in 2005.
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Growers on cue in Almeria
Members of the Cucumber Growers' Association (CGA) were taken on a four-day tour of Almeria, Spain, to see for themselves the recent developments in tackling the cucumber vein yellowing virus (CVYV).
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Fyffes goes back to school
Fyffes has teamed up with school caterers to promote bananas to school children.
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Arnott & Mason opens new Surrey facility
Cut flower company Arnott & Mason has opened a new warehouse in Epsom this week.
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Jaffa all over the world
The Jaffa brand will now be used by producers and traders all over the world.
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Fruit South Africa is re-constituted
The citrus, deciduous and sub-tropical fruit industries of South Africa have reconstituted Fruit South Africa.
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HRI wins funding for mildew research
Defra has awarded funding for research into downy mildew to HRI. Roy Kennedy and the Central Science Laboratory will lead the project.
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Innocent drinks hit the road
Fruit drink company Innocent promotes wares with cow-themed vans from Renault. The vans come complete with cow names, horns and eyelashes.
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Hewitt looks to cut red tape
Moves to reduce red tape and help the UK's retail sector have been announced by trade and industry secretary Patricia Hewitt.
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BRC responds warmly to Hewitt's suggestions
BRC appreciative of Patricia Hewitt's efforts to unite the retail industry with the government, as reported earlier today on freshinfo.
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Enormous pumpkin put down to organic techniques
Organic growing techniques are reportedly behind the success of Europe's largest pumpkin. The 668lb squash has been grown by EarthWorks in Kent with the aid of student Chris Bonnett.
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Coolmation updates website
Coolmation has launched an updated version of its website. The site is now more accessible to users and has an easier to navigate design.
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Restaurants to list calorie content on menus
In a move backed by the Food Standards Agency, restaurants may soon have to list the calorie and fat content of food and drinks served on the menu. The move is part of an ongoing campaign to improve the diet of the nation.
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Fenmarc bought out again
Following a management buyout in 1998, Fenmarc Produce Ltd has been bought out again. The new owners are Mark Harrod and Chris Swift. The secondary buyout will free funding for future development.
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Member checker service launched by Assured Produce Scheme
The Assured Produce Scheme has created a facility for buyers to check the validity of supplier's APS membership online. Information will be updated daily and is available 24 hours a day.