All articles by Alex Lawson – Page 135
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Argie blueberries hit the shelves
Good Natured blueberries from Argentina hit the shelves last week, as part of the extension of the brand.
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Israeli strawberries imminent
Carmel strawberry sendings are set to kick off at the end of November, with Israeli varieties Orly and Yuval.
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Charity pink punnets hit Tesco shelves
A new initiative from G’s Marketing Ltd, which produces Tangy Traditional Beetroot for Tesco, is set to brighten the fresh produce shelves this weekend in the name of a good cause.
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Tesco ups China presence
Tesco has signed an agreement to set up the first in a planned series of joint ventures to develop shopping centres in China.
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Hot Cuisine installs pear line
An Ishida Fresh Food Weigher (FFW) has installed new packing lines for grated beetroot and half and quarter pears at Hot Cuisine, a Belgian specialist supplier of freshly prepared meals.
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Yes Peas! enjoy Lord Mayor's Show
The Yes Peas! campaign ratcheted up its public profile a notch with a public parade through the Lord Mayor’s Show last Saturday.
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Sales slow as Morrisons reels
Morrisons today reported a slowdown in sales growth with the retailer still reeling from the news that its Dutch boss, Marc Bolland, is to leave for Marks & Spencer.
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Tozer strengthens commercial team
Tozer Seeds has announced a key new appointment, with Roger Vickers joining its commercial team in the role of product and key account manager.
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Associated British Ports gains green mark
Associated British Ports (ABP) has been awarded an accolade for reducing its carbon footprint.
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Task force meet identifies challenges
DEFRA secretary of state Hilary Benn has stated that the key objective of the newly formed task force launched last month is to identify the barriers to increasing the production and consumption of fruit and vegetables in England and to put forward practical proposals to remove these barriers.
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Hortyfruta hits back after Ecohal departure
Andalusian umbrella association Hortyfruta has hit back at former member Ecohal-Granada after it left the Spanish organisation in ignominious circumstances amid accusations from both sides.
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LEAF to hold 18th birthday bash
Linking Environment and Farming (LEAF) is to celebrate 18 years of tireless work for the agricultural industry with a gala dinner in central London next month, followed by an AGM and president’s event the next day.
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Christmas veg backed at BBC Good Food
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) will be pushing the case for locally grown seasonal vegetables for the Christmas table at this year’s BBC Good Food Show.
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Marc Bolland named new M&S ceo
Marks & Spencer has sensationally swooped for Morrisons boss Marc Bolland to become its new chief executive.
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Israel signs new EU export deal
Israeli agricultural leaders have brokered a groundbreaking new deal with the EU that will see the majority of exports free from tax or levies.
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Sainsbury's beats Tesco in BOGOFL race
Sainsbury’s has followed in Tesco’s footsteps by introducing a Buy One Get One Free Later deal in store - ahead of its rivals.
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Namibian grape centre opened
The Namibian Grape Company (NGC) has opened a pre-school educational resource centre for the children of its employees in Aussenkehr.
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Mr Fruitness project extended
The European Commission has approved another three years of funding for the “Fruitness enjoy it!” project.
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Washington apples strong despite drop
This season’s Washington apple crop is likely to be down around 5.8 million cartons on earlier estimates - but it will still be a positive year for the US state.
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Ultimate green packaging released
Ultimate Packaging believes it has produced a world first environment-friendly laminate as part of a joint venture with Innovia Films and Sun Chemical.