All articles by Tommy Leighton – Page 158
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ArticleBananas put fitness first
The Banana Group is celebrating its 20th year with another raft of PR and promotional activities around the UK.
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Survey reveals changing purchasing habits of over-50s
A new report from independent market analyst Datamonitor (DTM.L) reveals a rise in self-rewarding behaviour amongst Empty Nesters - its term for the fastes growing band of UK consumers, those aged 50 or above.
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BT Rolatruc sponsors seminars at premiership clubs
The Pride for Performance seminars will be held at Old Trafford and Chelsea Village, the homes to Manchester United and Chelsea football clubs.
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ArticleSouthern hemisphere counts oil costs
Exporters in the southern hemisphere are facing up to spiralling logistics costs and a lack of freight capacity.
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Eurozone growth rates fastest in three years
The eurozone economy has increased at its fastest rate since 2001 for the quarter ending March 2004.
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ArticleSainsbury's support for British tomatoes
Sainsbury’s teamed up with its suppliers and the Tomato Growers Association (TGA) to mark the beginning of the inaugural British Tomato Week at the chain’s Holborn hq.
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When will they ever learn?
There surely cannot be a better example of shooting yourself in the foot than this week’s front page lead article in the
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Compass onto a winning year
Leading contract caterer Compass Group has issued positive forecasts for the current financial year.
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Positive government response to farm labour shortage
The NFU has expressed its satisfaction that the government and lifted the employment related visa restrictions on Bulgarian and Romanian workers.
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Safeway shareholders confront chairman Burd
Safeway chairman Steven Burd has a shareholder battle on his hands at the agm on May 20.
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ArticleNominations for the Vegetarian Society Awards 2004 open
The Vegetarian Society invites nominations for its annual awards to be held in October.
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Welsh farmer seeks ring rot compensation from Agrico
The Welsh farmer who received a diseased batch of Dutch potatoes last November will receive no compensation from the government.
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Union campaigns for better pay for supermarket workers
Supermarket workers need to work 94 hours per week to earn the national average wage.
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The NFU and French farming union join forces
The NFU president Tim Bennett met with the French farming union president, Jean-Michel Lemetayeur, to discuss topics of interest shared by both countries.
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Industry must take lead in training
Horticultural employers should be in "driving seat" of Apprenticeship reform.
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Trials reveal safety of Talat on soft fruit
Fungicide trials conducted to test the crop safety of applications to protected strawberries reveal high crop safety to all treatments.
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Children’s Food Bill aired in Parliament
A Children’s Food Bill, developed by Sustain: the alliance for better food and farming and supported by 114 national organisations, was presented to Parliament yesterday by Debra Shipley MP.
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Oil prices continue to soar
Industry around the world is holding its breath as the price of crude oil hits record highs.
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ArticleAward-winning firm gets fruity to tackle obesity worries
An award-winning company is getting fruity to help Minor Weir and Willis tackle the UK’s rising obesity worries and promote healthy-eating.
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Peas up profile
The Processed Vegetable Growers Association (PVGA) is making its debut at this year's Royal Show with its Yes Peas! Stand.