All articles by Tommy Leighton – Page 160
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ArticleProduce on top in ECR / IGD shelf survey
Only three out of 200 products score top marks in ECR UK on-shelf availability study - but two are fresh produce lines and produce scored joint highest of the 12 categories surveyed.
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Sodexho forced into High Court by Channel 4
Foodservice giant Sodexho has been forced to seek a High Court injunction on a Channel 4 documentary.
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Article5-a-day message strengthened by DoH
The department of health and leading food manufacturers and retailers have launched a handy-hints guide to strengthen recognition of the 5-a-day message across the UK.
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ArticleOil price rises threaten efficiency
Logistics costs are set to soar as violence in the Middle East sends oil prices to near record levels.
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New name for industry Stalwart
Stalwart is the new name for Nico Soap, the nicotine-based product used for controlling aphids in vegetables, brassicas, fruit and salads.
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ArticleM&S in pursuit of Norman
Ex-Asda chief Archie Norman is reportedly in the sights of Marks & Spencer, as the chain hunts a new chairman.
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Ex-Pizza Express directors hungry for more
Two former Pizza Express directors are preparing to take ownership of small restaurant businesses through a new investment
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Eurozone recovery gains momentum
The eurozone showed signs of economic recovery with the manufacturing index for April rising above economist’s
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ArticleFyffes buys Swedish fresh produce distributor
Fyffes has announced it will buy the Everfresh group of companies, the Swedish distributor of fresh produce.
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ArticleSomerfield's sales creep up
Somerfield announced an increase in sales for the year ending April 24, 2004.
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NFU Food and Farming show on the road
The sixth NFU Food and Farming show is on the road, launched at the School Farm Fair in Suffolk on April 28. The Roadshow
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ArticleKwik Save to shut in Scotland threatening 400 jobs
Somerfield announced the closure of 22 Scottish-based Kwik Save supermarkets, and the risk of over 400 job losses, in an attempt to reduce costs.
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ArticlePort of London reports a good year for 2003
The Port of London Authority (PLA) has reported stability in traded volumes for 2003 and a turnaround in operating revenue to a £433,000 surplus from a 2002 deficit of £89,000.
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Retailers and government unite to plan for the future
A Retail Policy Forum will be established so that retailers have an early warning system about new regulations affecting the
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ArticleFreshfel Europe welcomes the EU enlargement
Freshfel Europe has welcomed fresh produce industry representatives from the 10 new member states.
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Transport industry faces massive costs
The freight and transport industry will incur costs of more than £1 billion to implement the EU working time directive requirements in the UK.
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Retail figures give no reason for rate rise
High street prices fell in April 2004 compared to March according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC).
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ArticleEU expansion will boost UK businesses says DTI
Higher productivity and economic growth will be the benefits to all 25 countries in the European Union according to a report published by trade and industry secretary, Patricia Hewitt.
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EU workers registration scheme debated in parliament
Home office regulations regarding Eastern European workers from the new EU member countries were debated in Parliament this week for approval.
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ArticleSygenta trial neck rot solution for onion growers
Researchers at the agribusiness company Sygenta have identified the amistar fungicide to help onion growers with the control of neck rot disease.