All articles by Tommy Leighton – Page 170
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ArticleWIM tenants win temporary reprieve
A group of tenants that lost out in the initial selection process for space following the relocation of Western International Market (WIM) has won an opportunity to be reconsidered.
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ArticleRe:fresh ñ a new brand in industry events
The Fresh Produce Consortium, the Fresh Produce Journal and Highbury-Nexus Media have combined to jointly host a new one-day conference and exhibition for the UK's fresh produce sector.
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ArticleCapespan apples on course
The first shipment of Capespan South African Gala will be in the UK in mid-February. Meanwhile, Capespan is telling its growers in South Africa to reduce their dependence on the declining rand.
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ArticleSchool Fruit Scheme receives £77 million boost
Health secretary John Reid announced today that a further £77 million government funding will be made available to enable the nationwide roll-out of the National School Fruit Scheme (NSFS).
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Maynard moves to md at JP Fruit
JP Fruit Distributors Limited has appointed David Maynard as managing director.
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ArticleAgrexco expects 20 per cent uplift
Agrexco has forecast a 20 per cent increase in its fresh herb exports this year.
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ArticleBrassica conference taking bookings
There is still time for delegates to register for next week's Brassica Growers Conference.
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What happened while you were away? Click here
A Happy New Year from everyone at the Fresh Produce Journal and freshinfo.com. Here's what you've missed while you've been away...
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Londis makes shareholder pledge
Londis will involve shareholders in an independent review of its future.
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ArticleVitacress founder given MBE
Founder and chairman of Vitacress Malcolm Isaac has been awarded an MBE in Her Majesty the Queen's New Year honour's list.
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ArticleAsda registers record sales
Asda has reported record sales levels at its stores in the week leading up to Christmas.
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ArticleBologna to host European gras gathering
The fifth European Asparagus Forum will take place in Bologna, Italy, on March 1-2, 2004.
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ArticleChiquita charts banana prices
Chiquita has announced updated information on banana prices and volume for the first two months of the 2003 fourth quarter.
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Dollar slips further against euro
The US dollar has fallen to a new record low against the euro.
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ArticleNew seedless grape variety on water to UK
UK consumers will soon have their first taste of an American-bred black seedless grape as the initial commercial shipments of Midnight Beauty® brand grapes arrive in Europe.
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ArticleGarlic the best defence against superbug
Garlic has emerged as an unlikely potential life-saver for the National Health Service (NHS).
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BFG launches Londis charm offensive
The Londis takeover saga has stepped up its pace post-Christmas, as the Big Food Group launched its bid to charm shareholders of the convenience retailer.
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ArticleRoads ñ congestion is the real toll
Road congestion is costing the UK economy more than £20 billion each year. The FTA tells the government to buck its ideas up.
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ArticleNew Year celebrations for watercress company
The Watercress Company is welcoming the New Year with the announcement of important developments at its farms in the UK, Spain and the US.
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Top speakers for Berkshire conference
The Berkshire branch of the Institute of Agricultural Management is holding a conference in February.