All articles by Kathy Hammond – Page 40
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ArticleTesco calms Robbins rumour
Tesco has moved to quash rumours surrounding a new appointment for Bob Robbins, chief operating officer of Tesco’s UK stores.
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ArticlePossible watermelon link in UK salmonella outbreak
A salmonella outbreak in the UK in December last year may be linked to watermelon.
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ArticleUK business buoys ND performance
Annual revenue for 2011 was up by 26 per cent at logistics group Norbert Dentressangle (ND) with an increase in organic growth of 5.6 per cent.
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ArticleCitrus crisis blame lies with whole supply chain
The president of the regulatory council for PGI Citricos Valencianos has said the entire supply chain is accountable for the prices crisis in the Spanish citrus sector.
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ArticleDEFRA assesses climate-change risks
DEFRA has published its Climate Change Risk Assessment (CCRA) highlighting the challenges as well as opportunities for the UK economy including agriculture. The 2,000 page report means the UK is one of the best prepared nations for the implications of climate change.
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ArticleSize no matter for ethical values
Size is no barrier to values, one of the country’s largest organic growers has emphasised at the Organic Producers’ Conference.
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ArticleNew funds for AgroThermal Systems
Innovative pest control business Lazo TPC Global, which trades as AgroThermal Systems, has received significant new funding from private investors and restructured its ownership and management team.
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ArticleTesco's market share slips
Tesco has dropped market share as Iceland puts in its strongest performance in a decade.
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ArticleLate start for NZ apple exports
New Zealand top-fruit output is forecast to be match 2011’s crop but will be up to two weeks late and features the smallest Braeburn crop for a generation.
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ArticleFreshfel urges holistic approach
The fresh produce trade needs to take a holistic approach to increase consumption, pan-European trade body Freshfel Europe has warned.
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ArticleEU celebrates CAP's 50th
The European Commission launched its CAP@50 campaign this week celebrating 50 years of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) as member states consider proposals for its reform.
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ArticleHalifax grocer hit with massive fine
A convenience-store owner in Halifax has been fined more than £3,000 for offering rotten produce for sale.
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ArticleSpanish temperatures hit crop growth
Large differences between daytime and night-time temperatures have been causing problems for growers of salad and vegetable lines.
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ArticleCauliflowers run a month ahead
Cauliflower production in the UK is running a month ahead of schedule and is unlikely to right itself soon, one industry analyst has said.
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ArticleRetailers top BrandIndex table
The latest annual YouGov BrandIndex league table reveals that among the most highly rated brands are retailers.
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ArticleBrands issued social media warning
Latest research from Mintel throws up interesting results for fresh-produce brand owners.
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ArticleFloraHolland reveals Glazen Tulp winners
Dutch auction-operator FloraHolland has announced the winners of its prestigious Glazen Tulp awards 2012.
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ArticleEating out figures slump
Latest research shows that consumers are reserving eating out for special occasions only as they make seek to rein in spending with pub restaurants the winners.
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ArticleBCPC releases new Pesticide Guide
The British Crop Production Council has published the 2012 edition of The UK Pesticide Guide.
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ArticlePink Lady volumes climb
Pink Lady Europe has said the season for the premium apple has got off to a strong start in 2011-12 in the UK and rest of Europe.