All articles by Nina Pullman – Page 96
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ArticleGM aubergine causes fresh controversy
Anti-GM campaigners are circulating ‘unsubstantiated’ information amid claims that government may not have followed license agreements
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ArticleDefra accused of GM 'collaboration'
Meetings between ministers and GM companies show attempt to create positive press coverage of GM, campaign group claims
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ArticleEU nations vote yes for right to permit GM
Owen Paterson could make England into Europe's GM centre, while critics fear this could risk shutting down some export markets
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ArticleHeinz to turn tomatoes into plastic
Partnership between tomato brand and Ford car manufacturer aims to develop plant fibres from tomato skins into plastic for car parts
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ArticleReedman retires from potato industry
‘Best-known’ character in potato machinery and director of Standen Engineering, Andy Reedman, steps down after almost half a century
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Article‘Tomato pill’ helps dilate blood vessels
Study finds lycopene, an antioxidant found in tomatoes, improves function of blood vessels in cardiovascular disease patients
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ArticleSpider venom used in new pesticide
New insect-specific pesticide created using spider venom and snowdrop protein leaves bees unharmed, researcher say
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ArticleAsda to store apples in mountain caves
UK’s second largest retailer will store golden delicious apples under the Italian Alps as alternative to high-energy storage system
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ArticleUse or lose PGI, growers told
Growers of a PGI bramley apple must promote it better in local area to boost income or risk losing it
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ArticlePublic sector food ready for revamp
Calls for new watchdog to collectively monitor public sector food amid fears that UK 'is not ready' to offer free school meals
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ArticleChingford goes for green
Over the last four years, Kent-based importer Chingford Fruit has become a Zero to Landfill company, saving approximately £220,000 per year. Nina Pullman chats to Colin Ormerod, central services manager at Chingford Fruit, to find out which green strategies the company is targeting
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ArticleFreshtime continues to expand team
Ex-Bakkavor employee Michelle Torinsci and NPD controller from Icelandic Seachill, Amanda Turner, boost snack specialist
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ArticleStudent wins NPD placement at Thanet
Commercial horticulture student Jonathon Farthing has been awarded paid work experience as part of Discovery Fellowship
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ArticleSpar plans to hike own-label sales
Convenience chain announces it will increase own-label sales by 10 per cent over five years at a brand launch event today
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ArticleHS2 compensation not enough, says CLA
Petition calls for more adequate compensation for landowners who have had to give up land for new high-speed rail route
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ArticleLabour supplier given 180 hours community work
Illegal gangmaster to several potato farms did not register as an employer and paid workers below minimum wage
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ArticleTesco wraps up China joint venture
UK’s largest retailer announces completion of ‘milestone’ deal with Chinese firm CRE, creating China’s biggest food retailer
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Video3D printer creates edible berries
A printer that creates edible fruit using a molecular-gastronomy process claims it will 're-invent the concept of fresh fruit on demand'
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ArticleBritish Tomato Week reaches out to public
Multiple mentions on broadcast media, appearances at Westminster and in schools successfully raised the profile of British tomatoes
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ArticleInnocent revamps its veg pot range
Smoothie brand signals its commitment to convenience food sector with addition of three new recipes and improved existing flavours