All articles by Alex Lawson – Page 116

  • Adrian Shepherd said the new facilities would allow the company to meet demand
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    Allen Coding relocates head office

    2010-03-06T13:01:01Z

    As part of a significant restructuring exercise, Allen Coding Systems - a division of the global ITW Group - has relocated its head office to a new state-of-the-art business park located in Stevenage, Hertfordshire.

  • Florent Geerdens outlined future options
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    Next UK apple generation previewed

    2010-03-06T09:01:01Z

    Evelina, Sweetie and an as yet unnamed new variety could be among the new apples set to replace UK production of traditional apple types, according to an expert.

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    Dole urges Fruity Friday push

    2010-03-05T16:01:01Z

    Dole Fresh UK is urging companies in the fruit sector to go Fruity Friday and raise money for the World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF).

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    Trials endorse BackRow for weeds

    2010-03-05T14:01:01Z

    Potato growers are juggling with fewer herbicides and lower dose rates, yet they still need to remove weed competition early and effectively, according to new research.

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    Bitter melon gives cancer hope

    2010-03-05T12:01:01Z

    Extracts of a fruit grown on tropical vines may hold the key to preventing breast cancer, according to researchers.

  • The trend for gardening has been sparked by the recession
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    Grow-your-own exploitation exposed

    2010-03-05T09:01:01Z

    Companies trading off the back of the ‘grow-your-own’ phenomenon have been exposed as charging vastly over the cost price.

  • Smith and Blumenthal will demonstrate cookery in the ads
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    Waitrose bags Delia and Heston

    2010-03-04T15:48:31Z

    Waitrose has bagged its first-ever celebrity advertising endorsements, with Delia Smith and Heston Blumenthal coming together for the first time to be part of Waitrose’s campaign on TV, press and online.

  • Pictures from producers in Chillán
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    Fedefruta states Chilean earthquake challenges

    2010-03-04T13:44:32Z

    Fresh produce association Fedefruta says urgent work is needed to restore power and road networks to return supplies to normality.

  • Terry Jones will talk on the eve of the bill's presentation to parliament
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    NFU urges ombudsman push

    2010-03-04T12:01:01Z

    The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has urged MPs from all parties to support MP Albert Owen’s Private Members’ Bill to establish a grocery ombudsman when it comes before the House of Commons for a second reading on Friday.

  • Total Produce reports pre-tax profits
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    Total Produce reports pre-tax profits

    2010-03-04T10:01:01Z

    Total Produce has announced pre-tax profits as currency fluctuations and acquisitions strengthened the group.

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    Fresh Russia deadline nears

    2010-03-03T17:01:01Z

    Representatives from Russian fresh produce groups Nevskaya Co and RGS are among speakers at Fresh, Europe’s leading fresh fruit and vegetable conference, held in St. Petersburg, Russia for the first time on 13-15 April, 2010.

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    Europe's first GM potato gains approval

    2010-03-03T16:01:01Z

    The EU has approved the cultivation of the genetically modified Amflora potato, sparking protests across Europe.

  • Cheshire shift sees Tesco axe staff
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    Cheshire shift sees Tesco axe staff

    2010-03-03T14:01:01Z

    Tesco could axe more than 400 jobs as it announced it is to close its distribution centre in Cheshire, while its produce operations are set to shift as part of the move.

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    Del Monte posts strong Q4 performance

    2010-03-03T13:42:49Z

    Fresh Del Monte Produce has posted quarterly results that beat analysts' expectations, driven by strong demand in its gold pineapple and fresh-cut product lines.

  • M&S aims to top green charts
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    M&S aims to top green charts

    2010-03-03T10:01:01Z

    Marks & Spencer has announced ambitious plans to become the world’s most sustainable retailer by 2015.

  • Bananas: the most wasted food in the UK
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    Bananas deemed most wasted item

    2010-03-03T09:01:01Z

    Bananas are officially the most wasted food item with fruit, salad and vegetables all representing the most wasted items in the weekly shopping basket, according to new research.

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    FFP makes environmental headway

    2010-03-02T16:01:01Z

    Northampton-based company FFP Packaging Solutions has achieved the benchmark environmental standard ISO14001 and has committed to further green goals in driving waste out of the business and minimising waste in their customers’ businesses.

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    Staples invests in anaerobic digester

    2010-03-02T14:01:01Z

    Staples Vegetables is to build an anaerobic digestion plant at its Lincolnshire site, turning waste into energy and fertiliser using state-of-the-art technology.

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    GLA revokes Lincolnshire licence

    2010-03-02T10:01:01Z

    The Gangmasters Licensing Authority (GLA) has tightened its grip on gangmasters supplying this year’s flower-picking season, by revoking a licence before the season began.

  • MEPs propose wonky veg ban
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    MEPs propose wonky veg ban

    2010-03-02T09:01:01Z

    The UK could fall victim to backtracking from Europe on the sale of misshapen fruit and vegetables.