All articles by Alex Lawson – Page 113
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EU demands countries return cash
A total of €346.5 million (£305.2m) of EU farm money improperly spent by member states is being claimed back by the European Commission, with a significant chunk heading from the UK.
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ArticleCo-op sees profits surge
The Co-operative Group has recorded a huge jump in revenues, despite warning that the road ahead remains difficult for the retailer.
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ArticleTraining budgets set for increase
Research published by international food and grocery expert IGD has found that 80 per cent of food manufacturers and retailers expect to increase their training and development budget per head over the next 10 years.
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ArticleNew Spar site embraces Olympics
Spar (UK) Ltd has revealed a new consumer website that will enhance the convenience group’s food and drink credentials, and champion its ongoing commitment to athletics sponsorship ahead of the Olympics.
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Manufacturers urged to take catering seriously
Food manufacturers should be encouraged to “take the catering market more seriously” when it comes to new product development, consider using the sector to launch products and build brands, and should “stop viewing catering as just a bolt-on to retail sales”.
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Country of origin gets EU green light
Europe has moved a step closer to clear country-of-origin food labelling after lobbying from the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) in Brussels.
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ArticleBananas could inhibit HIV transmission
US researchers have discovered that bananas have the power to stop the transmission of HIV.
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Trade gears up for Berry Congress
With anxiety growing over the future of the berry market and its ability to operate in a market facing a fresh set of challenges, the Global Berry Congress in London on 12 May is set to provide a focal point for the international soft-fruit industry.
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Legume research sees Scottish debut
Researchers representing 12 other EU countries will be in Edinburgh to join scientists in Scotland in a consortium seeking better ways to use legume crops.
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S&A Marden site gets approval
The Planning Committee of Herefordshire County Council has today approved a planning application for workers' accommodation at S&A Produce’s site in Marden.
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Healthy report ups consumer focus
The Council of Food Policy Advisors has published its second report to the government, recommending that efforts to promote healthy diets and environmentally sustainable food production should focus on the power of consumer demand to bring about change.
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ArticleBoycott puts in late Garden shift
London Mayor Boris Johnson’s chief food adviser Rosie Boycott worked a night shift at New Covent Garden Market last week to gain an insight into the trade.
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ArticleFood skills academy strengthens
Six new training providers have joined the National Skills Academy for Food and Drink Manufacturing.
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Government green targets enrage industry
The Packaging and Films Association (PAFA) has expressed concern that the government risks setting unachievable plastic recycling targets before ensuring there is the infrastructure in place to make recycling more efficient in the UK.
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£6m food security fund launched
A £6 million research initiative has been launched to accelerate the development of improving crops and yields in the interest of food security.
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ArticleOlins gains Lewis award
Laurence Olins has received the Worshipful Company of Fruiterers' triennial Lewis Award for 'Distinquished Services to the Marketing of Fresh Fruit' at the Company’s Annual Banquet at Plaisterers’ Hall in London.
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ArticleSugratwentythree grapes hit UK
The first shipment of a Capespan Gold-branded grape has reached UK shores ahead of a promising season.
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ArticleWaitrose stocks first UK strawbs
The first British strawberries of 2010 are set to arrive at Waitrose ahead of schedule, hitting the supermarket’s shelves this Friday.
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ArticleBayer hosts stewardship series
Bayer CropScience ran a series of Monceren stewardship workshops in partnership with Branston, Greenvale AP, McCain Foods and Team Sprayers last month.
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Supermarket staff see bonus boost
Staff at Sainsbury’s and Waitrose are set to benefit after changes in bonus policy and a strong performance respectively left the supermarkets' workforces in strong positions.