All articles by Alex Lawson – Page 160
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ArticleBenn backs budget amid cuts fear
Hilary Benn has assured the industry that the government will not cut horticultural development funding further and will squeeze every penny from the public purse.
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ArticlePakistan produce exports thrive
Fruit and vegetable exports from Pakistan have increased significantly in the last year as the country shrugs off the economic downturn.
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ArticleGreenvale lands sweet deal
Greenvale AP is branching out into sweet potatoes after it won the contract to supply Tesco with the spuds, sourced in the US.
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ArticleWaitrose raises Scottish stakes
Waitrose has announced it is to open its first ever store in Glasgow at the end of the year, with more than 100 jobs up for grabs.
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ArticleConsumer shopping habits staunch
Most UK consumers are refusing to adapt and make wholesale changes in their grocery shopping despite the recession, new research has revealed.
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Dole sues over fraudulent film
Dole Foods is suing a Swedish film company for defamation after allegedly screening a documentary based on fraud.
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ArticleIndian pomegranates arrive in UK
The first pomegranates from a new partnership to bring the exotic fruit into the UK and Europe from India have arrived.
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ArticleSomerset shop in awards hunt
A diverse farm shop and visitor centre in Somerset has reached the final of this year’s Farmers Weekly Awards.
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ArticleItalians unite in green agenda
Two Italian firms are aiming to achieve strong environmental goals after an agreement to unite their packaging and produce functions.
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Staffline reports steady year
Recruitment and human resources (HR) specialist Staffline has reported a steady first six months of 2009, with falling client volumes offset by some new business.
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S&A dismisses labour accusations
S&A Produce has defended its wages policy following claims in the media it has paid its workers as little as £45 a week.
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Zespri loses out in hedging game
New Zealand kiwifruit exporter Zespri has been hit hard by losses linked to currency fluctuations in the last year, losing more than $50 million (£31.3m).
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ArticleSchools project celebrated
London’s New Covent Garden Market (NCGM) celebrated its Feeling Good: Eating Well joint project between Covent Garden Market Authority, Wandsworth Children’s Services and Farming and Country Side Education (FACE) last week.
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ArticleRoyal stamp for AF Blakemore & Son
AF Blakemore & Son Ltd’s managing director has been named the 2009 Prince’s Ambassador for the West Midlands in recognition of his leadership and commitment to responsible business.
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Metro Cash & Carry gives Asia update
International wholesale chain Metro Cash & Carry will present to delegates at this year’s Asiafruit Congress on its groundbreaking venture for sourcing from producers in China, Star Farm.
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ArticleFood players discuss future
Leading players across the food industry met in London last month to discuss the continuing profitability and practicalities of staying competitive in the current environment.
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Pesticide ruling overturned
The Appeal Court has unanimously ruled to overturn last November’s High Court ruling on pesticide spraying which saw campaigner Georgina Downs claim victory over the government.
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ArticleLeatherhead unveils rebrand
Leatherhead Food International has unveiled its new branding and visual identity, including a change in its name to Leatherhead Food Research.
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Growers rise in public's opinion
Farmers and growers have gone up in the public’s opinion as respect for the role of high-quality food continues to climb, a National Farmers’ Union (NFU) survey has revealed.
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ArticleIsrael set for bumper mango crop
Israeli exporter Agrexco is expecting a 20 per cent upturn in mango production volume, ahead of a promising season.