All articles by Laura Gould – Page 41
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Schools to alert parents if children are obese
Schools are to issue letters to parents in England to inform them if their child is clinically overweight for the first time, under plans to tackle obesity unveiled yesterday by the department of health.
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Communication valued by Salter
The value of close communication between market wholesalers and English fruit growers has never been greater, according to Ron Salter, managing director of the family firm based at Highland Court in Bridge.
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ArticleNew lab bearing fruit for Fast Ltd
Agronomy firm Fast Ltd has opened a brand-new laboratory at its new offices in Brogdale Farm, Faversham.
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Chiquita posts strong second quarter results
Chiquita Brands International has reported net sales of $1 billion (£504 million) for the second quarter of 2008, up six per cent year on year.
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NZ grower scoops lifetime award
New Zealand Bay of Plenty grower Hugh Moore has received the industry’s most prestigious prize, the Bledisloe Cup, for his lifetime of commitment to New Zealand horticulture.
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ArticleIndian exotics defy credit crunch
Indian fruits such as chikoo and Alphonso mangoes are enjoying growth in the UK market, despite the credit crunch.
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ArticleBrazilian melons face challenges
The Brazilian melon sector has faced a number of difficulties over the last few years, including adverse exchange rate movements, high taxation and high port costs.
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ArticleHonduran melon growers on track
Honduran melon exporters managed to supply their UK customers with requested programmes this season, in spite of difficulties with seafreight.
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ArticleAirfreight ban not popular with voters
Seventy per cent of voters in key Conservative target seats believe developing countries should not be penalised by restrictions on airfreighting fresh food to the UK.
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New identity for French potato firm
French potato company Buché2 has changed its name to Campéol to mark the launch its international development plan.
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ArticleFirst English Discovery in store
The recent heatwave has helped Kent fruit growers win the race to get the first English apples into stores this year.
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ArticleSuperfruits undermine 5 A DAY targets
Superfruits could be having an adverse effect on fresh produce consumption, as false assumptions about their nutritional value may prevent consumers from fulfilling their 5 A DAY target.
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Ready meal markets enjoy sales hike
The value of the UK retail market for chilled and frozen ready meals rose by 11.4 per cent between 2003 and 2007, from £1.87 billion to £2.08bn.
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FPC calls for labour survey participants
The Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC) is encouraging its members to take part in a survey of labour users in the UK food industry.
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ArticleWFV reveals programme line-up
The forum programme has been revealed for this year’s World Fruit & Vegetable Show, to be held at London ExCeL on October 8-9.
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Somerfield acquisition under OFT spotlight
The Co-operative Group’s acquisition of supermarket chain Somerfield is under review by the Office of Fair Trading (OFT).
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SMEs face crippling claims costs
SMEs are leaving themselves wide open to potential crippling losses and legal claims amounting to more than £3billion, by failing to have the right level of business insurance.
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ArticleLiverpool Produce Terminal on track for October
Work is well underway on the £6 million fresh produce terminal at the Port of Liverpool, planned for completion in October.
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Organic festival to kick off fortnight of fun
The Soil Association Organic Food Festival 2008, on September 6-7, will herald the start of the organisation’s annual Organic Fortnight.
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Plastic bags not the only problem, says King
A leading retail chief has said the environmental lobby’s obsession with plastic bags has detracted attention from more pressing green issues at hand.