All articles by Alex Lawson – Page 122
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Retailer woe as high street slows
The UK high street reported a slight fall in year-on-year sales in early January, disappointing retailers' predictions and ending a three-month run of sales growth, according to the CBI.
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Irish unknown takes Morrisons top job
Morrisons has stunned the retail world by appointing a relative unknown as its new chief executive.
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Taste of Kent celebrates record year
The Taste of Kent Awards' search for the county’s most outstanding food and drink businesses and products during 2009, hit the right flavour with the people of Kent, when voting leapt to over 10,000 votes, smashing all previous records
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New Brazilian produce group formed
A new Brazilian produce association has been formed, representing some of the largest export companies in the country.
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ArticleProduction rise for US sweet potatoes
US sweet potato production rose in 2009, with severe losses in some areas tempered by record yields elsewhere.
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On-farm wind projection made
An environmental expert has boldy stated that “every farm in the UK will have a wind turbine in five years’ time”.
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Packaging Automation gears up for Foodex
Packaging Automation Ltd (PA) will be unveiling “the future of high-speed tray heatsealing” when it launches its range of flexible new machines at the Foodex show at the NEC in Birmingham.
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NIAB unveils new glasshouses
The National Institute of Agricultural Botany (NIAB) is to officially open its new modern glasshouse development, the MacLeod Complex, this month.
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ArticleBramley Apple Week approaches
The Bramley Campaign is preparing for one of its most important events during the year - Bramley Apple Week.
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ArticleTenderstem sets out 2010 goals
Tenderstem broccoli has reported a successful 2009 and stated its ambitious intent to spearhead its way further into the premium fresh produce market in 2010 with a new marketing campaign.
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ArticleFTNON to present savings in Berlin
Dutch company Food Technology Noord-Oost Nederland BV (FTNON) will present its new flotation washing machine for salads and herbs, vegetables and fruit during the Freshconex show in Berlin next month.
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NFU encourages rent preparation
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) is highlighting the need for tenants to be well prepared for upcoming rent reviews for Candlemas and Lady Day by encouraging tenants to look to the future.
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RPA hits back over freeze
The Rural Payments Agency (RPA) has hit back at calls for it to unfreeze the payment suspension that has created widespread consternation, urging all Producer Organisations (POs) to respond promptly to requests for further details or documentation.
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ArticleBrazilians focus on Red Niagara
Brazilian producers are to launch a new grape to the world at Fruit Logistica as they look to replicate the success the fruit has had in the domestic market.
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ArticleNew sprout hits M&S shelves
A new vegetable named Flower Sprout, a cross between a Brussels Sprout and a kale, is due to hit the shelves of Marks & Spencer this week.
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Prize up for grabs at Precision Farming
Visitors to the forthcoming Precision Farming Event in Peterborough have a chance to win a year’s free use of a Yara N-Sensor simply by registering and purchasing a pre-paid ticket for the show.
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ArticlePotato campaign gathers speed
Grow Your Own Potatoes, the largest primary school growing project from the potato industry, is well on its way to smash targets for 2010 - but there is still time for industry to recruit local schools before registration closes on 5 February.
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Producer ire over RPA
Producer organisations (POs) and their members are rapidly losing patience over the time being taken by the Rural Payments Agency (RPA) to assess whether POs comply with new criteria following an EU court ruling last September, according to the National Farmers’ Union (NFU).
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ArticleGuillin negotiating Sharp Interpack takeover
French packaging multinational Groupe Guillin is in negotiations to take over UK packagaing specialist Sharp Interpack.
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ArticleDEFRA task force makes progress
Hilary Benn’s flagship Fruit and Vegetable Task Force has taken further steps forward in achieving its goal of increasing production and consumption in the UK.