All articles by Alex Lawson – Page 167
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ArticleIGD: Intense value contest in Europe
Latest research from international food and grocery expert IGD reveals new shopper loyalties are emerging across Europe as food retailers and manufacturers engage in an intense contest for value.
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Government launches food waste scheme
The Environment Agency has launched a new scheme to collect food waste from sites around the country and recycle it through a biomass plant where it is turned into renewable energy.
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ArticleSustainability in public's hands
The onus is now on the public to ensure long-term sustainability and food security as the fresh produce industry has made ‘rapid progress’ in tackling issues such as climate change and oil depletion, according to an expert in the field.
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ArticleCitrus growers score World Cup meet
An international citrus congress is set to take place during next year’s football World Cup as the industry looks to capitalise on its location in Cape Town.
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ArticlePink Lady revs up sales
Pink Lady apples, which hold a nine per cent share of the total UK apple market, is painting towns pink as it tours a branded Mini Clubman car up and down the UK.
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ArticleBananas survive Honduras quake
Disruption to the banana trade out of Honduras caused by recent earthquakes has been minimal.
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ArticleTaste of Birmingham takes new tack
Michelin-starred chefs, award-winning restaurants and local producers will be meeting in the Midlands next month for this year’s Taste of Birmingham event.
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ArticleJR Holland staff gain NVQs
JR Holland Food Services has implemented a new company-wide training scheme that has seen all of its 60 staff members gain an NVQ level two qualification in the past twelve months.
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ArticleNew London market opens
The first traditional street market to open in central London for half a century has opened this week after a £1 million regeneration project.
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ArticleBing cherries back in Britain
The first shipment of California Bing cherries has reached UK shops this week, available for the first three weeks in June.
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ArticleThanet gets Gurkha protection
Gurkha soldiers have been assigned to patrol the perimeter of the Thanet Earth project in east Kent to protect the greenhouses’s valuable crops.
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First Co-op rebrands hit Somerfield
Somerfield stores in Tonypandy, South Wales, and New Milton in Hampshire have become the first in the UK to be converted to The Co-operative brand following The Co-operative Group’s £1.56 billion acquisition of the supermarket chain.
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ArticleSainsbury's King nets £5m bonus
Sainsbury’s ceo Justin King will top a strong year for the supermarket with a £5.4 million pay packet, according to the group’s annual report.
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Large-scale food inquiry launched
The Food Ethics Council has commissioned the Food and Fairness Inquiry into looking at issues of fairness, responsibility and food security.
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ArticleTesco Thais up promotional push
Tesco launched a two-week promotional push on a new range of Thai exotics under the banner Healthy & Tasty from Thailand last week.
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ArticleHDC levy opposition mounts
The UK fruit industry has attacked the government’s handling of the Horticulture Development Company (HDC) levy amid complaints of inequality and procrastination.
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Product designers receive backing
A consortium of product and packaging experts have been supported by funding from Yorkshire Forward to aid product design.
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Scottish info hub launched
Industry organisation Scotland Food & Drink has enhanced its online information hub to create a wealth of information about the organisation, its priorities and its members’ benefits package.
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ArticleBrobot to trade as Londis
Forecourt retailer Brobot Petroleum has confirmed Londis as its long-term retail partner, following a successful trial.
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Seasonal debate sparks gras research
The Regional Food Group (RFG) for Yorkshire and Humber has started in-depth research to confirm that Yorkshire-grown asparagus has higher nutritional quality than any imported produce.