All articles by Tommy Leighton – Page 150
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ArticleDefra confirms HDC to continue
The Horticultural Development Council (HDC) will continue in its present role as the body charged with commissioning research and development for the horticultural industry.
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ArticleHutchinson makes feelings known
New tenants’ association chairman Chris Hutchinson made his inaugural speech in the role, as the The Lord Mayor of London Robert Finch visited New Spitalfields.
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ArticleIP establishes a new model
Kathryn Gray, general manager of International Produce, the dedicated Asda supplier which opened its doors last week, says the partnership is redefining the supplier/buyer relationship.
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No ban on food ads to kids
A blanket ban on TV advertising of food and drink to children has been ruled out by Ofcom.
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ArticleFlorette shrinks its salads
UK salad producer Florette has unveiled a new smaller portion salad pack as part of its latest collection for 2004.
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Fuel backdown delights transport industry
The Freight Transport Association welcomed the Treasury's statement that the government will not impose the planned increase of two pence per litre on fuel duty scheduled for September 1, 2004.
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ArticleUnsettled weather increases potato blight risk
Potato growers shouldn’t be deceived by the relatively low levels of blight around this year.
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Annual pesticides report published
The Pesticides Safety Directorate has published its annual report for 2003-04.
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ArticleKids still prefer unhealthy options
A department of health study has found that only six of per cent of schoolchildren would select salad or vegetables as a preferred lunchtime option, while an even more unhealthy two per cent would opt for fruit.
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Food safety review published
The risks posed by pathogens on fresh produce are the subject of an extensive new review…
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UK economy at strongest point since Millennium
The UK economy is in better health than at any time since the turn of the century, according to a new report.
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ArticleClimate change to create garden of Scotland
A report in The Times predicts that the garden of England will move to Scotland long before the end of the century, while Kent will become a stonefruit haven.
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ArticleProduce World appoints new chairman
Produce World, one of the UK’s leading vegetable suppliers, has announced the appointment of Paul Wilkinson as its new non-executive chairman.
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ArticleFlower show visitors blown away
Despite the rain and high winds, the Flowers & Plants Association had a very successful week at the Hampton Court Flower Show.
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ArticlePipfruit New Zealand urges growers to vote on united approach
Pipfruit New Zealand is urging all growers to have a say in the future direction of their industry at a special general meeting in Hastings tomorrow.
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Save our brands - before it's too late
Although it hasn’t enjoyed the most successful period in its history in recent years, the longevity of the Fyffes brand
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Chilled website out
The Chilled Food Association (CFA) has launched a dynamic new website to promote the highest standards of safety and hygiene within the chilled prepared food industry.
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ArticleBourne to stir fry
Three leading suppliers of own label packs of fresh cut stir fry vegetables have joined forces to launch a new generic PR consumer campaign, fronted by fusion food celebrity chef Peter Gordon.
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ArticleWatercress campaign wins top industry award
A naked glamour model, a celebrity chef and strong healthy eating messages proved a recipe for success for the watercress industry.
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ArticleSearch on for Spanish grape
A group of 18 Spanish grape exporters have stepped up research and development of indigenous varieties.