News unserer Kollegen aus London – Page 3141
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ArticleFresh expectations
With numerous environmental and food safety initiatives underway and a recently established board of directors now firmly in place, Reynolds Catering is ready to build on its solid foundation and continue expanding its specialist foodservice business. Laura Gould visited the company’s base in Waltham Cross to find out more
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ArticleVegetable industry continues to shine through recession
With an abundance of new-season vegetables coming out of the fields throughout the UK, the vegetable sector is thriving. Elizabeth O’Keefe finds that the category, as well as demand, is on the up
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Actions needed, not just words
Every so often, we get a surge in interest through government channels promoting the advantages of growing more of our own
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Fruiterers taste Spain at Summer Court dinner
Fruiterers’ summer Court Dinners have a tendency to be fairly relaxed affairs, possibly because Liverymen are encouraged
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Looking East for new opportunities
As FPJ heads off to man our first-ever stand at Asia Fruit Logistica in Hong Kong, it will be really interesting to witness
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HMRC and GLA gang up on mobile-worker schemes
Labour providers to the fresh produce industry unhappy with mobile worker travel and subsistence schemes used by some of their competitors have won clarification and further investigation by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) into the schemes.
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ArticleAir cartel decision looms
An Australian litigator is warning fresh produce companies that use airfreight that they could be in line to claim repayment on alleged illegal price-fixing activity by 16 of the world’s major airlines, including British Airways, Air France, KLM, Martinair, Cargolux, SAS, Qantas and El Al.
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Nottinghamshire hosts carrot demo
The British Carrot Growers’ Association (BCGA) will hold its Carrot Variety Demonstration and Trade Exhibition on October 1 in Nottinghamshire.
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ArticleCobrey Farms reduces asparagus giveaway
Asparagus producer Cobrey Farms has achieved a three per cent reduction in ‘giveaway’ and a five per cent reduction in labour.
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ArticleYork potato firm receives £1m
Yorkshire Forward has approved its first £1 million Rural Development Programme for England (RDPE) investment in a potato marketing company in York.
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ArticleAvo supplies run tight
Avocado prices have been climbing steadily on wholesale markets as supplies from Peru and South Africa wind down.
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FTA concerned over skills shortage
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has expressed fears of a looming skills shortage in the industry once the UK begins to climb out of recession.
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ArticleBRC announces new chief exec
The British Retail Consortium’s (BRC) commercial arm has appointed Keith Evans as its new chief executive officer.
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ArticleFoodservice warned not to ease up on cost control
Restaurant operators are being warned this week not to ease up on the tight cost controls they imposed as the recession deepened, even if they see an upturn in trading in the run-up to Christmas.
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ArticleYes Peas! enjoys successful year
The Yes Peas! campaign, run on behalf of UK pea growers and freezers, has enjoyed another successful year with increased media coverage and a resulting sales increase.
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ArticleMaersk result hit by economic crisis
Transport and logistics group reports "severe negative impact" of economic downturn, particularly on Maersk Line shipping operations
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ArticleIndustry considers new qualification
Employers in the food and drink industry looking to boost business performance and productivity are to be supported by a new qualification.
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ArticlePBH gears up for major marketing month
The Produce for Better Health Foundation's National Fruits & Veggies-More Matters Month is taking place in September this year
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ArticleCountries confirm presence at WFV
A number of leading export countries have confirmed their pavilion stands at the World Fruit & Vegetable Show in October.
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ArticleEasy-peel oranges back on the menu
MMG Citrus has launched the fruit in the UK a month earlier than last year