All articles by Alex Lawson – Page 147

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    French hit back in organics row

    2009-09-18T12:01:01Z

    The row over the nutritional benefits of organic foods has flared again after the French food agency, the AFSSA, challenged the Food Standards Agency’s recent report.

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    Belt-tightening benefits fast food sector

    2009-09-18T09:01:02Z

    Despite the recession consumers are still eating out, but have reduced their average spend when they do so by going to cheaper outlets and choosing those offering good money-off deals, according to new research.

  • Covent Garden opens up plans
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    Covent Garden opens up plans

    2009-09-18T08:01:01Z

    New Covent Garden Market (NCGM) is to open up its plans for a huge overhaul and redevelopment to the public as it looks to harness local approval.

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    Budgens boom follows own-brand sales

    2009-09-17T11:01:02Z

    Budgens has seen an uplift in sales of up to 24 per cent with the relaunch of its own brand ‘better’ tier, as it continues to develop its own brand range.

  • Blueberries could hold diabetes key
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    Blueberries could hold diabetes key

    2009-09-17T10:01:01Z

    A groundbreaking Canadian study on mice has revealed blueberry juice may be able to prevent diabetes in humans.

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    Charlton House reports successful year

    2009-09-16T17:01:01Z

    Independent corporate caterer Charlton House has reported it has gained more than £11 million-worth of new business and retentions since January as it outlined recent successes.

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    Stormy row meets potential Israeli export ban

    2009-09-16T16:21:47Z

    The Trade Union Congress (TUC) is to vote on a suggestion to boycott Israeli goods amid a political storm that could potentially cripple some fresh produce exports from the country.

  • Martin Brown (left) and Steven Henderson - the team behind Henderson Brown.
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    Henderson Brown appoints PR agency

    2009-09-16T13:01:01Z

    A new recruitment agency which specialises in the food, fresh produce, horticulture and related industries in the UK and the Netherlands has appointed Peterborough-based marketing and public relations consultancy Smye Holland Associates to assist with its launch publicity.

  • Innocent is a major player in the £169 million a year smoothie industry
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    ASA backs Innocent claim

    2009-09-16T12:01:01Z

    Following a protracted debate over the health benefits of fruit smoothie drinks, it has been confirmed they can make up as much as two of the recommended 5 A DAY.

  • Waitrose has weathered the recessionary storm well after initial difficulties
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    "Recession panic" ebbs, says TNS

    2009-09-16T10:01:01Z

    “Recession panic” is ebbing away from the high street but retailers should not expect a speedy return to pre-recession growth, warns TNS Worldpanel.

  • Le Crunch campaign kicks off
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    Le Crunch campaign kicks off

    2009-09-16T09:01:01Z

    Le Crunch is marking the start of the new French apple season with the launch of a marketing and promotions campaign focusing on the major multiple retailers, on top of heavy apple volumes.

  • Found! new mushroom brand
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    Found! new mushroom brand

    2009-09-16T08:01:02Z

    Produce Global Solutions (PGS) has launched a new mushroom range in response to consumer demand.

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    De Ruiter and Koppert team up

    2009-09-15T15:01:01Z

    LTO Groeiservice is organising, in co-operation with De Ruiter Seeds and Koppert Biological Systems, an international masterclass for European tomato growers, taking place on October 13-14.

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    Dixon heads M&S ceo race

    2009-09-15T13:01:01Z

    Marks & Spencer’s head of food has become the forerunner in the race to succeed chief executive Sir Stuart Rose next year.

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    Sainsbury's appoints new chairman

    2009-09-15T11:01:01Z

    Sainsbury’s has signed up technology company Logica’s David Tyler to become its next chairman following a protracted process.

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    Co-op refits Scottish spud factory

    2009-09-15T10:01:01Z

    The Co-operative has refurbished a potato packing facility at Carnoustie, Scotland, which washes and packs potatoes for Co-operative stores throughout the UK, with machinery supplied by Herbert Engineering.

  • Çiğdem Akmandor
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    Turkish trade fair nears

    2009-09-15T09:01:02Z

    The fourth edition of the Turkish trade fair Fresh Antalya will take place in spring next year, hosted by Anfaş.

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    Potato fungicide receives acclaim

    2009-09-14T17:01:01Z

    The potato fungicide Electis has been recognised by the prestigious Arvalis Institute in France and has been declared among the top three potato late blight fungicides.

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    Good Food Guide extended

    2009-09-14T16:01:01Z

    The Good Food Guide has expanded its list of the top 40 UK restaurants to a top 50 as so many up-and-coming UK chefs are making the grade this year, its creators have said.

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    British Food Fortnight approaches

    2009-09-14T14:01:01Z

    The industry is bracing itself for British Food Fortnight - one of the biggest celebrations of food produced on these shores in the calendar.