Tommy Leighton
Tommy Leighton is a freelance writer based in London, a former editor of the Fresh Produce Journal and a former managing director of Lockwood Press Ltd.
NewsMeet the next Master Fruiterer: George Smith
Smith has a wealth of experience in fresh produce marketing, representing growers, and developing export markets
NewsThorogoods marks 50 years at NCGM
Fresh produce wholesale group celebrates a half-century at New Covent Garden Market, during which it has maintained its focus on high-quality British fruit and vegetables
NewsWholesale and Fruiterers legend Peter Cooper dies, aged 78
Founder of Peter Cooper (Fruit) lived a rich and varied life
NewsNCGM serves UK produce to trainee chefs
New Covent Garden Market is helping to educate London student chefs about British fruit and vegetables by supplying free seasonal produce
ArticleBill Sanderson, last of the old market porters retires
Tommy Leighton of the Covent Garden Market Authority reports on the end of an era at the Market
ArticleThe US apple challenge
Life has not been easy for US apple suppliers in recent times, but those that remain are bullish about the future
ArticleItalian Pink Lady boom for UK
Pink Lady apple exports to the UK from South Tyrol are set to rise this season following a vintage year in 2005, according to Gerhard Dichgans, managing director at the Association of South Tyrolean Fruit Growers’ Co-operatives (VOG).
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Italian campaign to target Europe’s children
European children will be encouraged to eat more fruit by a Centro Servizio Ortofrutticoli (CSO) campaign set to launch in July.
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UK in third spot for Italians
The UK is the third largest market for Italian fruit and vegetables, behind Germany and France
ArticleMorocco looks to benefit from Spain's misfortune
Moroccan citrus growers are reaping the benefits of Spain’s recent adverse weather conditions.
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Italians / Cypriots join forces to target UK
Medifruit, new Italian-Cypriot fruit association, has been formed to strengthen its members’ presence on international markets.
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LCL moves south into Spain
Lauritzen Cool Logistics is extending its network with the opening of an LCL office in Valencia, Spain.
ArticleNew £6m promotional campaign for Spain
Foods from Spain has launched a £6 million promotional programme, which brings its existing campaigns together under one banner.
ArticleUK logistics provider win Carrefour contract in Spain
Tibbett & Britten (T&B) has won a multi-million pound logistics contract with Carrefour in Spain. The UK-based logistics
ArticleFair showcases Spain in all its finery
Foods from Spain has announced details of this year’s Spanish Fine Food Trade Fair, to be held at London's Royal Horticultural Halls on April 28-29.
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Italians look to Israel for technological advancement
"Italy needs advanced agricultural research technology in which Israel is a leader," Italian minister of agricultural resources Giovanni Alemanno said today.
ArticleRe:fresh to unravel political mysteries
If you, like everyone else in the industry, are looking for some political clarity as we await the result of negotiations between the main political parties, Re:fresh, in London on Thursday is the place to be. Go to www.refresh.eu to register
ArticleWallace reveals Eat Seasonably at Re:fresh
Today sees the launch of a new campaign called Eat Seasonably, encouraging consumers to eat more local, seasonal food.
Article10 days to Re:fresh
There are now 10 days to go until this year’s Re:fresh Conference, which takes place at the London Marriott on May 28.
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New industry standards look to a sustainable future
A plan to outline a formal set of standards underpinning the development of sustainable and environmentally friendly practices in the food and drink industry has been rolled out for consultation among employers.