All articles by Alex Lawson – Page 126
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Thift shift hits catering sector
The recession could leave a legacy of improved resource efficiency in the hotel and catering sector as UK businesses adopt an increasingly ‘thrifty’ mindset, according to a new report.
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ArticleWeight thrown behind railfreight options
The UK’s climate change dilemma will worsen without support for more strategically sited railfreight terminals, according to the Freight Transport Association (FTA), which has set out its recommendations for the provision of railfreight terminals in the UK.
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Midlands farm leaders announced
The personalities who will lead the Campaign for the Farmed Environment (CFE) in the East Midlands have been announced.
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Report offers local food options
Food producers and suppliers have been urged to capitalise on the growing “local food goldmine”, following publication of a new feasibility study which puts food hubs and markets at the head of its agenda.
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ArticleNZ kiwi season draws to a close
Zespri’s final shipments of New Zealand kiwifruit have now been completed, signalling the end of the export season.
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NFU canvasses CAP opinion
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has launched a survey of its members to gauge their thoughts on the future of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP).
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Sheffield Hallam runs healthy courses
Courses that explain healthy eating guidelines and the link between diet and health are being run by Sheffield Hallam University from January 2010.
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ArticleBellaverde nominated for Logistica award
The long-stemmed broccoli variety Bellaverde has been nominated for the Fruit Logistica Innovation Award 2010.
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Landmark issues software tips
Agricultural software company Landmark Systems has put together its top 10 tips for taking time out with software to encourage users to look at how they are using a computer program and what else can be done with it.
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ArticleThe freshinfo year - December
Florette online... Ombudsman anger... Israeli pepper promise... BBC win for Bristol Fruit Sales... What rounded off the year for you?
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ArticleThe freshinfo year - November
Total Produce buys Utopia... Asda profit fall... Rail link on right tracks... Mitchell Partnership to end... What else took the top spots in November?
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ArticleSoil Association conference nears
The challenges of climate change, resource depletion, population growth and diet-related ill health are set to be among the over-arching issues at the Soil Association annual conference.
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ArticleWaitrose freezes up with new range
Waitrose is to relaunch its frozen offer with a new range to put the emphasis on the icy option and get more people cooking from frozen.
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ArticleWOW! Micro leaf launches new site
WOW! Micro leaf has launched a new website to promote the premium herb and salad leaf range.
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Confagricoltura appoints new president
Rosario Rago, president of the Rago Group, has been elected as the president of the Salerno food industry association Confagricoltura.
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ArticleThe freshinfo year - October
Wal-Mart buys International Produce... Rain in Spain... Asda banana row... Satsuma shortage... What else made the news in October?
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ArticleThe freshinfo year - September
Asco launches... Tesco takes the blame... Rooster gets Desperate... Naked Grocer bares all... What else got you talking in September?
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Korean citrus heads for UK
The South Korean island of Jeju has begun exporting a small amount of citrus to the UK.
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Trade welcomes SDC diet report
The Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC) has backed the Sustainable Development Commission’s recommendation that all government departments must co-ordinate their approach to achieving a sustainable diet.
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ArticleUS pear exports down
A larger European crop has meant lower export volumes to the continent for the US Northwest pear industry.