All articles by John Broy – Page 18
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ArticleOFT tells Tesco to sell
The Office of Fair Trading has threatened to refer Tesco’s acquistion of a former Co-op store in Slough to the Competition Commission, unless the supermarket chain sells the shop.
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New EU 10 to add to flower expenditure
The 10 new EU member states are likely to boost the EU's flower and plant expenditure by 800 million euros according to Susanne Lux of the German consultancy Mec Marketing & Ethics.
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ArticlePink Lady launches Valentine promotion
Pink Lady® has announced it’s joining forces with Tesco and Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment in an on-pack instant win Valentine’s promotion.
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ArticleLincolnshire growers announce merger
Jo’s Country Herbs and Ventura Nursery have announced the merger of their businesses to form Country Herbs and Plants.
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ArticleAgronomist takes on Scottish-wide responsibility
Niall Allison has taken on a Scotland-wide remit to support growers of seed potatoes marketed through the Pseedco group.
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ArticleSainsbury's to invest IT savings in price cuts
Sainsbury’s has freed up £25 million to invest in price cuts, following the announcement that it plans to buy the company set up to overhaul its antiquated IT systems.
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Londis appoints five new directors
Londis has announced the appointment of five new independent directors.
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ArticleSoft fruit growers warned of disease threat
UK strawberry growers are being warned to be on the look out for a new disease.
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ArticleNational Schools Fruit Scheme to be extended
The government’s National Schools Fruit Scheme is to be extended to the south west of England from November.
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ArticleSyngenta introduces new device to aid disease control
Syngenta has announced a new version of the Nemathorin Cartridge will be available this season for the control of potato cyst nematode and wireworm suppression.
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ArticleFTA anger over government's green policy
The Freight Transport Association(FTA) has condemned the government for changing its policy on grants intended to promote environmentally friendly vehicles and fuels.
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ArticlePotato trials battle against Black Dot
A leading UK potato researcher has warned that Black Dot is the most important disease in devaluing potato crops, but new trials show Amistar can reduce the problem.
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ArticleFairtrade fortnight only a month away
This year’s Fairtrade Fortnight runs from March 1-14, as the organisation looks to build on the success experienced to date.
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ArticleTesco issues warning to Chancellor
Sir Terry Leahy, Tesco chief executive, has warned that companies could desert Britain unless the government cuts tax and red tape and boosts investment in R&D and the skills base.
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ArticleBrussels supports GM plans
The European Commission has approved a proposal to allow the import of a genetically modified type of maize.
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Baltimore announces exhibition plans
Baltimore Innovations to display the Always Fresh system at Foodex Meatex.
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FTA says Working Time Directive requires flexibility
The FTA has told the government that its regulations to apply the Working Time Directive to the transport sector should provide flexibility to the industry.
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ArticleCapespan announces brand restrictions
Capespan has announced it is to restrict the use of the Cape brand to products grown in South Africa and Namibia.
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Foodex Meatex joins forces with chefs network
Foodex Meatex has teamed up with the Development Chefs Network who will be present at the March exhibition showing what can be achieved when chefs, food developers, manufacturers and suppliers all work together.
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Ocean Spray appoints new marketing manager
Ocean Spray's Ingredient Technology Group (ITG) has appointed a new business to business marketing manager.