All articles by Tommy Leighton – Page 88
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ArticleAsda suppliers speak out
Asda’s fresh produce suppliers are beginning to voice their discontent at demands they are facing from the retailer for massive cash investment.
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ArticleTrade singles out Jamie Oliver effect
The Jamie Oliver effect has had more impact on consumption of fruit and vegetables in the last 12 months than any other factor, according to the fresh produce industry.
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ArticleTNS: Asda stays at number two
TNS Worldpanel data shows that Asda continues to hold onto its number two slot in the UK grocery market.
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OFT expected to refer supermarkets
The OFT is expected to announce the supermarket sector’s referral to the Competition Commission next week.
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Bristol hosts organic bash
The Soil Association Organic Food Festival, the largest celebration of organic food in Europe, will take place in Bristol from September 2-3.
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Syngenta promises soft-fruit yield enhancement
A new kind of soft fruit fungicide that promises to improve yield, quality and shelf life could be available to UK growers this season, Syngenta has announced.
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Migrants work harder - new study reveals
UK employers prefer to appoint migrant workers for low-skilled, low-waged jobs, rather than reluctant, ‘lazy’ UK nationals, a new study has revealed.
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Retail sales bounce back
This year’s late Easter timing has given retail sales a boost, ending a pattern of decline in sales figures for the last three month.
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ArticleEx-BBC anchor joins Sainsbury's
Former BBC newsreader Anna Ford has joined the board of Sainsbury's as a non-executive director.
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Sclerotina in carrots under control
The soil-borne disease Sclerotinia can be controlled in carrots with a range of both chemical and cultural solutions, according to chemical company BASF and Plant Systems Ltd.
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F&PA shows vitality
The Flowers & Plants Association has undertaken a houseplant promotion in recent weeks, providing displays for the UK’s biggest health and beauty event, Vitality.
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ArticleM&S considering name change
Marks and Spencer is reportedly considering changing the name on its store fascias to “Your M&S”.
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ArticleRedbridge wholesale sites get BRC
Redbridge Produce & Flowers, Redbridge Holdings’ wholesale division, has had six of its regional branches awarded BRC accreditation.
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EFSA ceo vows to consolidate
The European Food Safety Authority’s (EFSA) newly appointed chief executive has vowed to consolidate the organisation’s strengths to help it build a successful future.
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Sainsbury's ends BRC stand-off
Sainsbury’s has resumed membership of the British Retail Consortium (BRC).
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Biobest buzzes in with new product
Bumblebee pollination company, Biobest Biological Systems, has developed a new Mini-Hive suited to the pollination of fruit and vegetable crops in small compartments.
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ArticleSyngenta sales dive by five
A strengthening dollar has seen Syngenta’s first quarter sales fall by five per cent on last year, the company claims.
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Blanc blast for moronic TV shows
In the latest issue of Waitrose’s Food Illustrated magazine, celebrity chef Raymond Blanc has branded the latest craze for TV restaurant shows, aimed at “morons”, a “disaster” for the catering industry.
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Whitbread sells Marriott stake
Hotels in a joint venture between Whitbread and Marriott International have been sold in a deal worth almost £1 billion.
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Beijing conference sets attendance record
The Asiafruit Congress, in the Chinese capital of Beijing from April 8-10 and Asia Fruit Expo attracted 630 fresh produce delegates from 35 different countries, a new attendance record for the annual event.