All articles by Alex Lawson – Page 107
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Colin Bentley dies, aged 87
Former fruit trade veteran Colin Bentley has died aged 87 after a long and glittering career in the industry.
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ArticleYorkshire toms hit Asda
Yorkshire cherry tomatoes have made their debut for the season on Asda shelves.
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ArticleFirst Cornish new potatoes lifted
The first Cornish new potatoes have been lifted and will be marketed under the Growfair - Pride of Cornwall brand.
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ArticleRestructure Improves skills council
Employers in the food and drink industry will be handed better access to advice and support on skills following a major restructuring of sector skills council Improve and the National Skills Academy for Food and Drink Manufacturing.
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ArticlePOM Wonderful bumps up bottle size
POM Wonderful will be available in a mega-size 710ml bottle at Waitrose stores nationwide from 17 May.
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ArticleNew English apricots in bloom
The first fruits of a new English apricot variety that has been 15 years in the making have debuted.
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RHS orchard project funds sought
Investment is being sought to exhibit an orchard garden at this year’s RHS Flower Show, Tatton Park in Cheshire.
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Asda boss steps aside
Asda boss Andy Bond has stepped down as chief executive of the supermarket - triggering another hunt for a top UK supermarket job.
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Skills report rejected by industry bodies
Sector skills councils Lantra and Improve have called for a re-examination of the impact of the UK’s agriculture and food manufacturing sectors on the nation’s economy.
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ADAS offers green web tool
ADAS is offering a free online tool to help farmers assess and reduce energy consumption and cut carbon emissions.
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NFU ramps up political drive
Agriculture needs better political representatives to meet future challenges of increasing population, dwindling resources and climate change, according to the National Farmers' Union (NFU).
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ArticleClayton appointed Potato Council boss
Dr Rob Clayton has been appointed director of the Potato Council, a division of the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB).
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ArticleNew Zealand Jazz in full swing
The 2010 New Zealand Jazz apple season is underway, with Enza’s packhouse working at full capacity.
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FTA introduces vehicle checking guide
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has introduced a compliance guide to help vehicle operators comply with stricter checks of vehicle side-guards, scheduled to begin this May.
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Asparagus anticipation grows at markets
The first crop of British seasonal asparagus is due to arrive at New Covent Garden Market (NCGM) in the first week of May with a number of celebration planned.
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Scottish Food awards sees entry surge
The 2010 Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards have received more than twice the number of entries received last year.
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ArticleNorfolk asparagus underway
Hargreaves Plants Ltd is lifting the first asparagus crowns of the season in West Norfolk.
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Improve offers women subsidies
Women working in the food and drink industry are being offered access to subsidised training in a bid to give them better access to higher paid, higher skilled careers.
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European consumers back CAP
The National Farmers’ Union’s (NFU) call for a strong Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) has been backed by a recent survey which found that an overwhelming 90 per cent of EU consumers regard agriculture and rural areas as important for the future.
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Plant health imports under scrutiny
Proposals to increase the charges for plant health import inspections are to be scrutinised by the Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC).