All articles by Nina Pullman – Page 57
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ArticleChanging climate hits veg supply
Warm temperatures are causing havoc in UK cauliflower supply but it is a sign of a longer-term change in winter vegetable sourcing
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ArticleSpecial report: Dawn of the mega-port
A need for shorter supply chains has led to a raft of major investments at key British ports for expansions and port-side logistics centres
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ArticleChiquita hails campaign success
Company’s first consumer campaign in the UK has driven sales rise and is part of major investment under new owner Cutrale
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ArticleTesco and Sainsbury’s affected by Cumbria floods
Severe flooding in Cumbria and Lancashire has left thousands without power and major disruption to road and rail traffic
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ArticleForth Road Bridge closed until January
Fresh produce freight may be disrupted following closure of major bridge linking Edinburgh to the north east of Scotland
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ArticleMushroom supplier wins Tesco listing
Hughes Mushrooms’ new prepared range of mushrooms will be listed in 15 Tesco stores across Northern Ireland
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ArticlePesticide exposure linked to poor lung function
Children who are exposed to organophosphate pesticides have similar lung capacities to passive smokers, new study finds
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ArticleGangmaster with 760 workers has licence revoked
A labour supplier to the Cambridgeshire fresh produce industry has been banned following serious breaches of GLA conditions
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ArticleCGTA raises thousands for charity
Tenants and supporters raised £50,000 for Anthony Nolan and Trinity Hospice at its annual dinner dance
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ArticleTechnical director’s position ‘made redundant’
Mike Corbett has joined Tesco after former company CFUK's restructure meant TD role was made redundant
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ArticleTilbury logistics centre to open next year
The £25m logistics centre from the Port of Tilbury and distributor NFT is now set to open in February 2016
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ArticleWholesaler to offer free fruit to kids
George Perry will provide free produce to children at its Joe Richards Midlands grocery chain to encourage healthy eating
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ArticleAgriculture has ‘unique role’ in climate change
Farming unions ask UK government to recognise crucial role of farming sector at Paris Climate Talks and outline list of key asks
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ArticleKent wine producer wins prestigious award
Sparkling wine producer Gusbourne won English Wine Producer of the Year at the International Wine and Spirit Competition last week
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ArticleVeg supplier wins Aldi potato contract
Scottish potato and veg supplier Stirfresh has secured a contract to supply fresh Maris Pipers into Aldi stores
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Article‘Monster’ sprouts expected at Morrisons
Warm temperatures in November have meant sprouts are up to 20 per cent larger than usual, and weighing up to 35g
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ArticleAsda to sell first UK-grown seedless table grapes
'Breakthrough' trial in Kent has yielded at least two successful seedless table grape varieties expected to be in stores in 2016
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ArticleFood waste stunt targets retailers
Campaigners drive skip of fruit and veg past Sainsbury’s and Tesco's HQs to demand action on waste in supply chains
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ArticleMildew fungicide granted extension for minor use
A fungicide that controls powdery mildew in cucumbers has been granted an Extension of Authorisation for Minor Use
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ArticleGrowers urged to ‘share their story’
Next year’s Open Farm Sunday will celebrate the diversity of farming under new theme as growers urged to sign up