All articles by Tommy Leighton – Page 124
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Public sector needs improved supplier standards
Improving standards of catering for the public sector would benefit everyone from schoolchildren, to food buyers and domestic farmers and growers, according to speakers at a National Food Suppliers conference.
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ArticleRedbridge revolution for C-store sector
Redbridge has launched an advanced type of modified atmosphere packaging to extend shelf-life on core produce lines in the convenience sector.
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Fruit fly eradicated by California
The US Department of Agriculture has announced the eradication of the Oriental fruit fly in Orange County, California.
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Kees Minnaar dies at 61
Kees Minnaar, who ran C Minnaar Ltd, has died after a two year battle with cancer.
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ArticleKids don't know how to peel potatoes
Half of children do not know how to peel a potato, according to a school food project coordinator.
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Labelling needs a facelift
Produce labelling is in need of a “fresh”face lift, according to grower Derf Paton.
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ArticleShared responsibility for sustainability
Both suppliers and catering contractors are responsible for ensuring a more sustainable future for UK farmers, according to speakers at a national suppliers conference.
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ArticleMcDonald's goes on PR offensive
McDonald's has launched a new worldwide initiative to promote healthy living.
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Shropshire firm gets green light to house fruit pickers
Kirkenel Orchards, a fruit farm near Ludlow in Shropshire, has been given permission to house up to 70 East European strawberry pickers in caravans during the summer months.
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Norfolk grower predicts price rocket
A leading Norfolk grower has warned that vegetable and salad prices are set to rocket.
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Use Batneecs, don’t Catnap
Protected cropping is where energy is making a big impact in the horticulture industry and participating growers are bearing the brunt of increasingly steep energy costs.
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Wetherspoon announces profit crash
First-half profits at UK pubs group JD Wetherspoon dropped by 31 per cent.
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Apple a day link to breast cancer
Experiments in animals show that eating one or more apples a day might help reduce the risk of breast cancer.
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Frank Payne dies
Frank Payne, a well-known face on the London fruit importing scene, has died, aged 73.
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Fyffes announces profit rise
Fyffes has announced a 32.2 per cent rise in profits to €94.7 million.
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ArticleBlueheath could revolutionise distribution
UK growers could benefit from a revolutionised method of distribution.
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Supermarkets running berry short
Despite being prioritised above other European customers, the UK supermarkets are running short of soft fruit.
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ArticleUtopia scoops Peruvian accolade
Frutopia, a Peruvian mango producer owned by Spalding-based Utopia, has been named as the highest quality mango operator in the South American country.
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ArticleWith the LINK it's easy
LINK grants have been enabling significant advancements in horticultural practises.