All articles by Alex Lawson – Page 125

  • Snow has been widespread throughout the UK since Tuesday
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    Snow chaos triggers crisis management

    2010-01-08T14:01:01Z

    Businesses across England that are concerned about the possible impact of the recent snowfall were today urged to use Business Link for help and advice on their contingency planning.

  • Benn looked to silenced the doubters about DEFRA's long-term vision
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    Government defends food plan

    2010-01-08T08:01:01Z

    The government has vehemently defended its new overarching food strategy amid criticisms that it is not incisive and is “Soviet” in style.

  • Pattison: time to work harder
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    Produce trade emerges from malaise

    2010-01-07T15:01:01Z

    There are early signs that the fresh produce industry is slowly emerging from the malaise of the last two years, according to new research.

  • David McCann was positive about the company's prospects in 2010
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    Fyffes harbours acquisition ambitions

    2010-01-07T12:01:01Z

    Fyffes has revealed it is looking to expand its operations further this year and may consider potential acquisitions should the right opportunities arise.

  • Waitrose tops Christmas charts
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    Waitrose tops Christmas charts

    2010-01-07T11:01:01Z

    Waitrose has emerged the Christmas winner among the big retailers, according to latest data.

  • Justin King was pleased with the increased Christmas footfall
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    Sainsbury's reports record Christmas

    2010-01-07T09:53:43Z

    Sainsbury’s has reported a record Christmas as the peak of a strong third quarter in a trading report today.

  • South African stonefruit strong
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    South African stonefruit strong

    2010-01-07T09:01:02Z

    Capespan has reported a strong performance during the South African stonefruit season, with new cultivars and increased UK business bolstering it in a tough year.

  • Nick Herbert criticised the government's new approach
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    Budget shortfall could gut plan

    2010-01-07T08:01:01Z

    The Conservatives have said the government’s plan for agriculture’s future is fundamentally flawed, as it does not take into account the considerable hole in the public purse.

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    SEEDA encourages water grants

    2010-01-06T16:01:01Z

    SEEDA, the Regional Development Agency for the South East, is keen to attract applications from horticultural businesses in the region for grants to help these businesses make better use of water resources.

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    HEFF Diamond Awards open

    2010-01-06T14:01:01Z

    The prestigious Heart of England Fine Foods (HEFF) Diamond Awards 2010 are open to entries from companies vying for the gongs.

  • Booths reports strong Christmas
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    Booths reports strong Christmas

    2010-01-06T10:58:01Z

    North West supermarket Booths has reported a surge in sales over the festive period, with like-for-like sales up 2.5 per cent on a year earlier.

  • M&S posts Christmas cracker
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    M&S posts Christmas cracker

    2010-01-06T09:27:53Z

    Marks & Spencer broke free of two years of struggle to report a 'good Christmas', including record sales.

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    South West fest places open

    2010-01-05T16:01:01Z

    South West producers and catering outlets can now book their place at the region’s leading food festival in 2010, giving them the opportunity to reach thousands of potential customers during the Exeter Festival of South West Food & Drink 2010.

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    CenFRA set for Foodex show

    2010-01-05T13:01:02Z

    Automation and robotics organisation CenFRA will be showcasing its bespoke range of services at the 2010 Foodex show in March.

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    Agricultural professor honoured

    2010-01-05T10:01:01Z

    Professor Val Braybrooks, dean and associate professor of the University of Lincoln’s Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Animal Sciences, has been awarded the MBE in the New Year’s honours list.

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    ALV system set for February

    2010-01-05T09:01:02Z

    Long-awaited benefits for importers and agents from simplifying procedures for importing fresh produce and cut flowers will be realised when the Automatic Licence Verification (ALV) system is implemented fully on February 16, 2010.

  • The new digestor will convert 30,000 tonnes of waste into power
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    Scottish green drive encouraged

    2010-01-05T08:01:01Z

    Scottish Water Horizons is encouraging the food industry to make a fresh start in 2010 by recycling food waste, helping to cut costs and divert food from landfill.

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    Trading back up on the agenda

    2010-01-04T16:01:01Z

    A quarter of the UK food and drink industry’s leading personalities are to discuss whether consumers will ‘trade up’ after the recession has ended at the forthcoming trade show, Food & Drink Expo 2010 on March 21-24, 2010, at the NEC in Birmingham.

  • Peter Kendall urged ministers to back the bill
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    Industry supports ombudsman bill

    2010-01-04T14:01:01Z

    The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has urged the government to work with Albert Owen MP following the introduction of his Private Members’ Bill, which would introduce a grocery supply ombudsman.

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    Costa Rican pine exports down

    2010-01-04T12:01:01Z

    Costa Rican pineapple exports have fallen by 11 per cent on last year as the global recession continues to bite into trade.