News Archive

May 6, 2010

Health Claims for Fruit & Veg: The Facts' FREE event at Stockbridge Technology Centre, June 23rd 2010 for producers, processors and retailers, to discuss what is a health claim, what the potential benefits are and how to get one.

Apr 22, 2010

An audience of NHS, horticultural industry and scientists enjoyed 'Selling a Healthier Future: Strategies to promote Fruit and vegetable Consumption'.

Apr 8, 2010

MacTavish:West will be speaking on UK-production for specialty chemicals at 'Greener Chemistry for Personal Care' Meeting on the 22nd June in York, UK.

Nov 19, 2009

New research by a team of experts from two universities, two commercial laboratories and a perfumer has concluded that “few strawberry varieties taste like a strawberry should” and that one variety is head and shoulders above the others.

"Tasty Feedback"

MacTavish:West has a respected track record within the fresh produce industry, qualified and experienced in nutritional science with respect to fresh produce. We were impressed with the quality of scientific input and their ability to respond to deadlines. A recent proposal they put forward showed the best scientific approach to our call and Dr Hazel MacTavish-West's skill set was perfect. The proposal was successfully funded.

Phil Effingham, Director of Farming & Agronomic Development, Marshalls (Produce World)