All articles by Alex Lawson – Page 109
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ArticleRay Vale steps down from fruit show role
Raymond Vale has stepped down as publicity officer for the Marden Fruit Show Society, a role which he held for 26 years.
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ArticleSpitalfields unveils new chief executive
The Spitalfields Market Tenants' Association has announced that Janet Hutchinson is to become its new chief executive.
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ArticleNew container range launched
Goplasticboxes.com has developed a new range of plastic containers specifically for the food industry.
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New tax debt rules pending
New rules for businesses that want to reschedule large tax debts under HMRC’s Business Payment Support Service (BPSS) come into effect next month.
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Organics hit mainstream, OTB reveals
Some 83 per cent of Britons now buy organic food, dispelling the common misconception that organic food is only for the small minority who are totally committed to organic principles, according to Organic Trade Board (OTB) findings.
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Cape Town to host African standards event
The Perishable Products Export Control Board (PPECB) is to launch a Bi-Annual Africa Product Standards Workshop, scheduled to take place at The Lord Charles Hotel, Somerset West, Cape Town on 20-22 April.
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ArticleHEFF unveils Diamond Award nominees
The shortlist for the prestigious Heart of England Fine Foods (HEFF) Diamond Awards 2010 has been revealed and there is stiff competition in the new fresh produce category.
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Amsterdam hosts sustainable summit
Sustainable supply chains are to be the focus of the second edition of the Sustainable Foods Summit, taking place on 10-11 June in Amsterdam.
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NFU urges on VI amid regulation fears
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) is reminding farmers and growers that they have until the end of March to complete their Crop Protection Management Plan (CPMP) as it battles to avoid regulation and get behind The Voluntary Initiative.
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Hertfordshire festival set for May
Letchworth Garden City in north Hertfordshire is to host its first-ever food festival on 22-23 May to celebrate the completion of extensive new landscaping in the town.
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Tesco thanks Waitrose over rhubarb boom
Tesco has seen a considerable boost in sales of rhubarb due to an expensive campaign highlighting the product - from fellow supermarket Waitrose.
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Waste regulations cut farm costs
New waste regulations set to come into force next month will see farmers and growers potentially saving more than £4 million in potential costs.
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ArticleLiverpool Produce Terminal steams ahead
Liverpool Produce Terminal (LPT) is steaming ahead with its operations, after struggling to attract shipments in its first year.
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Birmingham love-in for logistics sector
Some of the foremost logistics companies and truck manufacturers will meet for a gala event at the start of the Love Logistics campaign next month.
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ArticleBerry Congress early bird offer still on
With the final date for making exclusive savings on delegate fees nearing, berry industry professionals are readying themselves for London's Global Berry Congress on 12 May.
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Chiquita bullish despite banana woes
Chiquita has responded to problems in the European banana market with an update, while simultaneously unveiling a tie-up on beverages with Danone.
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EU approves £20m UK farming crisis fund
A temporary UK scheme to grant limited amounts of aid of up to €15,000 (£13,214) to UK farmers affected by the economic crisis has been approved by the European Commission.
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ArticleMcCain launches footy product
McCain Foods is set to capitalise on the impending World Cup football fever with a new frozen potato product - McCain Footballs.
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ArticlePineberries hit Waitrose shelves
A white strawberry described as “Alice in Wonderland-style fruit” has hit Waitrose shelves.
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ArticlePhilips takes up Morrisons helm
Dalton Philips has taken up his post at the head of the Bradford-based supermarket chain Morrisons.