All articles by Alex Lawson – Page 166

  • Hammocks hung for Tesco bananas
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    Hammocks hung for Tesco bananas

    2009-06-17T11:01:01Z

    Tesco has decided to radically alter the way it displays its bananas to emphasis its commitment to offering a diverse range of colourings - using hammocks to protect from bruising.

  • Labelling debate sparks TV cash
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    Labelling debate sparks TV cash

    2009-06-17T10:01:01Z

    An innovative designer has found a simple solution to the date labelling debate, using cash from her victory on Deal or No Deal.

  • The new 'green' store at Gloucester Quays
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    Sainsbury's expands as sales rise

    2009-06-17T09:38:05Z

    Sainsbury’s has declared it is aiming to create a £445 million pot to fund growth and expand its premises significantly by March 2011.

  • Waitrose reports sales boost
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    Waitrose reports sales boost

    2009-06-17T09:01:01Z

    Waitrose has announced its sales were up almost 10 per cent last week, thanks largely to its value Essentials range.

  • The Lola brand has been launched to help identify Andalusian produce
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    Melons a hit at Taste of Spain

    2009-06-16T17:01:01Z

    Andalusian melons were in full view as 13,000 visitors attended the Taste of Spain festival at Borough Market in London.

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    FARMA launches Month of Taste

    2009-06-16T16:01:01Z

    The National Farmers' Retail & Markets Association (FARMA) has launched The Month of Taste to promote UK product.

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    Chiquita wins ethical gong

    2009-06-16T15:01:01Z

    Chiquita brands International has been awarded the 2009 Circle of Excellence Award, the Distribution Business Management Association’s (DBMA) highest recognition for environmental protection and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives.

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    Tesco boss hopeful over recession

    2009-06-16T12:01:01Z

    Tesco boss Sir Terry Leahy has encouraged the retail sector to concentrate on value as customer confidence starts “slowly seeping back”.

  • Tesco continues worldwide growth
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    Tesco continues worldwide growth

    2009-06-16T10:01:48Z

    Tesco continues to grow rapidly on an international level and increase its presence in Asia, despite difficulties in handling the market on home soil.

  • Dole supplies a wide range of fruit products
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    Dole acquires Romanian business

    2009-06-16T09:01:01Z

    Dole Europe has announced it is extending its operations into Romania and creating a new division following the takeover of Distrifrut.

  • Unica's Enrique De Los Rios and José Martinez Porter
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    Andalusian coalition formed

    2009-06-16T08:01:01Z

    Four of the largest growers in the Spanish region of Andalusia have formed a coalition to increase their buying power and strengthen their position in the UK market.

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    Chamber Awards offer £50k prize

    2009-06-15T17:01:01Z

    The UK’s most inspiring companies are being urged to showcase their talent by entering a top national business award that could open doors - with the most accomplished UK firm winning a £50,000 cash boost.

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    Staffline acquires The Workplace

    2009-06-15T16:01:02Z

    Recruitment and human resources specialist Staffline has acquired Yorkshire-based recruitment company The Workplace.

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    School banana ban questioned

    2009-06-15T16:00:51Z

    A school in Plymouth has come in for criticism for its two-year-old decision to ban children from eating bananas at the school.

  • Image courtesy of Arthur Edwards/ The Sun
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    Prince Charles visits potato project

    2009-06-15T15:01:02Z

    The Grow Your Own Potatoes project received the Royal Seal of Approval at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show.

  • Tesco gloom as grip slips
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    Tesco gloom as grip slips

    2009-06-15T11:38:14Z

    Tesco looks set to lose ground in market share on rivals Asda and Morrisons, while Sainsbury’s will also come into contention in the fight for the retail market.

  • Asda declared cheapest in UK
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    Asda declared cheapest in UK

    2009-06-15T10:20:55Z

    Asda has declared itself the UK’s “biggest pound shop” after being named the nation’s cheapest supermarket for the 12th successive year.

  • Israeli lychee season kicks off
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    Israeli lychee season kicks off

    2009-06-15T10:01:02Z

    The Israeli lychee season has launched with promising forecasts of double last year’s production.

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    Ocado loses battle with Tesco

    2009-06-15T09:01:01Z

    Upmarket online delivery firm Ocado has been penalised for false claims in a price war with Tesco.

  • Heavy organic apple investment made
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    Heavy organic apple investment made

    2009-06-15T08:01:01Z

    An intensively planted orchard in Evesham is set to boost UK organic top-fruit production following a £1.3 million investment in new, disease-resistant varieties.