McDonald’s set to unveil eco outfits next week by John Reynolds, 14 June 2012, 8:58am   Be the first to comment   McDonald’s is expected to unveil its 100% recycled uniforms, designed by Wayne Hemmingway, next week. McDonald’s: new uniforms will be unveiled next week Staff at the fast-food chain will wear the uniforms, which […]

Lebanon’s agricultural exports to Syria rise 17  percent June 12, 2012  01:10 AM The  Daily Star Dozens  of trucks line up at the Masnaa border crossing between Lebanon and  Syria. BEIRUT: Lebanon’s agricultural exports to Syria in the first four months  have surged for the first time in many years as the war-ravaged country is  […]

Sainsbury’s buys HMV’s stake in e-book retailer by Matthew Chapman, 12 June 2012, 10:55am   Be the first to comment   Sainsbury’s has acquired HMV’s holding in Anobii, a social network and online retailer of e-books, for £1. Sainsbury’s: investing in e-book retailer It is anticipated Sainsbury’s will have a 64% stake in Anobii as […]

Italy: Sicily table grape season gets underway In Sicily, in the area of Mazzarone (Catania, Italy) the table grape harvest has just started. Table grapes were cultivated under cover in order to speed up their production. Colleroni’s company are picking the first bunches of Victoria variety (white grapes) and Black Magic variety (black grapes). As […]

Netherlands: Competitive prices for Egyptian red onions The Dutch market for Egyptian red onions is very competitive at the moment, according to Hamdy Ahmed from Masr Fruit, this is due to the low quality of Dutch onions. In the last few weeks Masr Fruit has imported around ten containers with sizes from 40-110 and they […]

Nergeta, Georgian kiwi producer plans to start exporting to the UK next year. The company has 72ha of land of which 24ha is planted with kiwis. they aim to expand the kiwi plantations and add persimmon, feijoa and berries. Founder and director Konstantine Vekua, expects to export 2000 tons a year of thier own produce […]

Tesco debuts ‘Delivery Dash’ Facebook game   by Gemma Charles, 06 March 2012, 8:30am   Be the first to comment   Tesco is seeking to build brand engagement with customers through the launch of its first Facebook game. Tesco ‘Delivery Dash’ Facebook game The game, by social-media agency Yomego, primarily targets female Tesco shoppers and […]

Samsung hires Jamie Oliver as Olympic brand ambassador   by Matthew Chapman, 06 March 2012, 3:15pm   Be the first to comment   Olympic sponsor Samsung has signed up celebrity chef and former Sainsbury’s brand ambassador as one of its ambassadors for the London 2012 Olympic Games. Jamie Oliver: secures deal with Samsung Oliver will […]

Australia’s love affair with imported frozen and processed fruit and vegetables is continuing unabated. The Australian Bureau of Agriculture and Resource Economics and Sciences says imports began increasing during the 10 year long drought, and it’s been compounded by the closure of processing plants here, the strong Australian dollar, and the high cost of labour. […]

Tesco has appointed David Wood to be its UK marketing director following the promotion of Carolyn Bradley to group brand director. Carolyn Bradley: group brand director, Tesco Bradley will join the newly created group marketing team, which has been set up by Tim Mason, deputy chief executive and chief marketing officer. She will work alongside […]