All articles by Alex Lawson – Page 11
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ArticleMonth of Mushrooms approaches
The Month of Mushrooms is fast approaching with a promotional push set for the product.
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ArticleLord Taylor given DEFRA role
Lord Taylor of Holbeach has been appointed Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
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ArticleOwnership conundrum for UK markets
Retail markets can be run better as commercial businesses, according to a sector expert.
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GFS appoints new champion
The Global Food Security programme (GFS) has appointed a champion to take on the key role of co-ordinator and spokesperson for the group.
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ArticleSpanish growers get a flavour of UK wholesale
A group of Spanish growers from Almería and Granada enjoyed an early visit to New Spitalfields wholesale market last week.
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ArticleDWS launches strawberry machine
A new machine for cutting and de-calyxing strawberries is to be launched in the UK in time for the 2012 season.
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StePac unveils new innovation
StePac has developed a range of giant bin liners for pomegranates and melons.
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ArticleStonefruit growth plan for SA promotions
The South African fruit industry is set to kick off the third round of its cross-category promotional campaign in the UK when the new stonefruit season gets underway in December.
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ArticleFirst ever Potato Week approaches
The UK is bracing itself for its first ever Potato Week. Organised by the Potato Council, the event aims to build on last year’s Potato Day.
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ArticleTacon departs The Co-operative
Christine Tacon is to leave The Co-operative Farms after 11 years at the helm. She will move to a position on the government’s Strategic Regulatory Scrutiny Panel.
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Sainsbury's steps up own brand plans
Sainsbury's has unveiled its new strapline Live Well for Less.
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Supply chains bullies to be hit by EU code
The NFU has lauded ambitious plans to develop a Europe-wide code of practice to fight food chain bullies.
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ArticleBorough traders set for dramatic market return
Borough Market’s disenfranchised former traders could make a sensational return to the global attraction.
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ArticleTesco looks to slice prices
Tesco is reportedly aiming to grab more market share in the UK and strengthen its leading position in the market by revamping its entire product pricing structure from the start of next week.
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ArticleSainsbury's writes off riot damage
Sainsbury’s chief executive Justin King has revealed the supermarket will not claim for any damage during the riots in the UK in August.
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ArticleAmery in for FPJ event
The Watercress Company’s Tom Amery is to speak at the FPJ Conferences - South West event.
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ArticleThanet Earth makes million-euro profit
Fresca reports Thanet Earth Marketing has achieved financial turnaround at UK's largest glasshouse vegetable project
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ArticleEnglish apple season officially launched
English Apples & Pears welcomed 100 guests to its official launch of the new season at the Royal Ballet School in London last week.
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ArticleBritish push for Fresca as Thanet Earth turns profit
Fresca Group is planning to move into British top fruit as part of a major push on home-grown production.
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ArticleTotal Berry unveils new strategy
A major new strategy created by Total Berry UK is to be unveiled to the group’s marketing companies across Europe at an internal conference to be held in The Netherlands on 22 September.