All articles by Alex Lawson – Page 150
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ArticleCosta Rican research recognised
The research director of the Costa Rican banana producers’ association, Corbana, Dr Jorge Sandoval Fernández, has been appointed president of Musalac, the Plantain and Banana Research and Development Network for Latin America and the Caribbean.
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IGD hosts farmer workshops
IGD is launching a series of workshops aimed at helping farmers to increase sales and reduce costs in their business this month.
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Fortress reports sales boom
Fortress Technology Europe has reported a 28 per cent increase in global sales for this financial year to date compared to the same period last year, seeing sales in the UK alone up 13 per cent.
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ArticleEdible Ornamentals reaches final
Edible Ornamentals has been voted as regional finalists in the Local Food Heroes competition staged by Good Food cookery show Market Kitchen.
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ArticleThe Greenery sets out new model
Responding to speculation in the trade last week, Dutch produce giant The Greenery has announced its intention to set up a new model for “co-operation” among the company, the co-operative and its members.
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M&S chills its Hong Kong offer
Marks & Spencer has branched outside the UK in chilled foods for the first time in its history, to enter Asian market in Hong Kong.
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ArticleRecord entries for Yorkshire awards
The fifth annual deliciouslyorkshire Awards organised by the Regional Food Group for Yorkshire and Humber has attracted a record number of entries - more than 268 in total, and will this year feature a Fresh Produce Award sponsored by Stockbridge Technology Centre.
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Disabled entrepreneurs encouraged
Advisory service Business Link is encouraging people with disabilities to consider starting up their own business.
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Own-brand boom continues
Shoppers are opting for supermarket own-brand products in their droves, according to new research.
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ArticlePepper prices soar as production falls
Yellow peppers from the Netherlands have shot up in price by almost 50 per cent in a week on some UK wholesale markets, from 700p a 5kg carton to 1000p.
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Tight market creates Fyffes success
Fyffes has increased its profit forecast for the second time in three months after seeing a positive rise in its profits over the summer.
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ArticleProject backing for Yorkshire firms
The Appetizing Innovation scheme, run by Yorkshire Forward, is supporting projects costing from £5,000 upward, looking to benefit from access to the most up-to-date skills, technologies and equipment.
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Valencian kakifruit sees huge increase
Growers in Valencia are expecting a massive increase in kakifruit production this season, following a disastrous campaign in 2008-09.
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Hull wholesaler Cliff Blackburn retires
Produce trader Cliff Blackburn of Dennis Butler Ltd, based in Hull’s wholesale market, has retired this week after an illustrious career spanning six decades.
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ArticleAldi launches Super 6 campaign
Aldi has launched an autumn fruit and veg advertising campaign under the tagline September Super 6 offering produce for 49p.
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ArticleM&S seeks Rose replacement
Marks & Spencer is set to confirm the appointment of a new headhunter as the retailer looks to replace influential executive chairman Sir Stuart Rose.
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ArticleS&A blasts trade rumours
S&A Produce has moved to quash trade gossip that the soft-fruit and vegetable supplier has been glossing over significant difficulties following last month’s announcement that it is to scale back plans for its Brierley site.
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ArticleNew supermarket chain launches
A brand-new supermarket chain is due to open its first store in Warrington next month.
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Compass and IGD co-host conference
Compass Group UK & Ireland’s annual supplier conference will be organised for the first time by food and grocery industry experts IGD, bringing together hundreds of food and non-food suppliers under one roof.
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ArticleGrowfair scores well in Wales
Premium produce brand Growfair made a successful launch into Wales this summer, with Pembrokeshire-grown strawberries including Elsanta and Malling Pearl, as well as field-grown varieties Darselect and Florence.